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Residents speak up for trees to be cut down for new rec center

Residents are speaking up for two trees that are to be cut down for to make room for a new recreation center in The Villages.

$1.8 million study will be aimed at improving Rolling Acres Road

The developer of the massive Hammock Oaks project has announced the commitment of $1.8 million for a study aimed at improving Rolling Acres Road.

Armed road rage suspect admits yelling ‘damn Yankee’ in traffic dispute

An armed road rage suspect was arrested after admittedly yelling “damn Yankee” at an offending fellow motorist during a traffic dispute.

Golf cart driver taken into custody at taser point at BJ’s Wholesale Club

A golf driver was taken into custody at taser point at BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Villager arrested after allegedly ‘street racing’ near Morse Gate

A Villager was arrested after allegedly “street racing” near the Morse Gate at County Road 466 and Morse Boulevard.

Villager arrested after going out to breakfast at local restaurant

A Villager was arrested after going out to breakfast at a local restaurant.

Villagers can learn about lightning in special presentation this week

The Villages Weather Club will be presenting “Lightning Tips for Villagers” at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Laurel Manor Recreation Center.

Oxford woman arrested after caught driving on suspended license

An Oxford woman was arrested after she was caught driving on a suspended license.

84-year-old Villager gets his 12th hole-in-one while golfing with daughter

An 84-year-old Villager was thrilled when he got his 12th hole-in-one. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Hemingway adult swimming pool will be closed on Friday

The Hemingway Neighborhood Recreation area and adult pool will be closed for maintenance on Friday, May 17.

We need to add citizenship question to U.S. Census

Congressman Daniel Webster, in his weekly message from Washington D.C., explains whey we need to add citizenship question to U.S. Census.

Guests should be charged to use facilities in The Villages

In a Letter to the Editor, a longtime resident of The Villages suggests the 300,000 guests per year to The Villages should be supporting the community by paying for guest passes.

We should not be opening any of the Priority Pools to the public

A Village of Orange Blossom Gardens resident says Priority Pools should not be opened up to non-member Villagers. Read her Letter to the Editor.

Neighborhood restrictions on short-term rentals

A Village of Pine Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, offers information about neighborhood restrictions on short-term rentals.

Amenity fees to fund nearly $3 million remake at Lake Sumter Landing

Amenity fees will be tapped to fund a nearly $3 million remake of the dock at Lake Sumter Landing.

Embattled S.D. governor wows packed house in The Villages

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has endured brutal media coverage in recent weeks, but you wouldn’t have known it when she headlined a rally in The Villages.

Calls for accountability growing after deterioration of golf courses

Calls for accountability are growing after the deterioration of golf courses in The Villages.

Villager arrested after scheduled home inspection turns ugly

A 77-year-old Villager was arrested after a scheduled home inspection turned ugly.

Villager arrested after alleged brawl over golf cart

A Villager has been arrested after an alleged brawl over a golf cart.

New traffic pattern begins Wednesday impacting flow in and out of The Villages

A new traffic pattern will begin Wednesday for eastbound and westbound travel along County Road 470 between Bexley Trail and Florida’s Turnpike.

Louis Gossett’s bad habits took toll on his health

Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back on the life of actor Louis Gossett, who won an Academy Award and an Emmy Award for his unforgettable characters.

Villager and his golf group have close encounter with alligator

Bruce Smith was golfing with his Buttonwood Heights Thursday group when they had a close encounter with an alligator. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

New golfer in Cason Hammock gets first hole-in-one

Tom Boaz of the Village of Cason Hammock got his first hole-in-one. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

La Hacienda Recreation Center and pool to be closed later this week

The La Hacienda Recreation Center and pool will be closed later this week. We've got the date.