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Habitual traffic offender nabbed after caught back behind wheel in Lady Lake
A habitual traffic offender was nabbed after he was caught back behind the wheel in Lady Lake.
Village of Bonita resident celebrates after getting second hole-in-one
A Village of Bonita resident celebrated after getting her second hole-in-one Sunday at the Amberwood Executive Golf Course. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at [email protected]
Villager jailed on drunk driving charge after crashing in roundabout
A Villager was jailed on a drunk driving charge after crashing her car in a roundabout.
Lady Lake commissioner changes vote on apartments at Spanish Springs
The Lady Lake Commission has voted to reconsider apartments at Spanish Springs Town Square.
CDD 9 supervisors question need for windmill as PWAC budget continues to rise
Community Development District 9 supervisors are expressing concern about the rising costs of the Project Wide Advisory Committee and questioned the upcoming replacement of a decorative windmill and water tower at Brownwood Paddock Square.
Village of Caroline resident apprehended on drunk driving charge
A Village of Caroline resident was apprehended on a drunk driving charge on State Road 44 in Wildwood.
Loomer qualifies for ballot in her bid to unseat Congressman Webster
Laura Loomer announced on Monday that she has qualified to appear on the August primary ballot as she fights to unseat incumbent Congressman Daniel Webster.
Villager with drugs arrested on DUI charge at Lake Deaton Plaza
A Villager with drugs in her vehicle was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence at Lake Deaton Plaza.
Villager arrested near Panera at Spanish Springs after alleged attack on live-in lady friend
A Villager was arrested near Panera at Spanish Springs after an alleged attack on his live-in lady friend.
Village of Liberty Park man jailed after woman reports him as trespasser
A Village of Liberty Park man was jailed after a woman reported him as a trespasser in a home owned by a resident of a local care facility.
Evening Rotary chapter celebrates 10 years of service
Rotary Club of The Villages – Evening celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday at Savannah Center with club members, past presidents and guests celebrating the chapter’s accomplishments.
John Bartram DAR to learn about importance of dogs in the military
At the monthly meeting of the John Bartram Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, there will be a discussion about the importance of dogs in the military.
New Sprouts Farmers Market in The Villages expected to be finished in January
Construction of the new Sprouts Farmers Market in The Villages is expected to be finished in January.
Couple in The Villages sentenced after crashing into golf carts at town square
A Villages couple has been sentenced in a case in which their vehicle crashed into multiple golf carts after they had been drinking at a restaurant at town square.
$1.13 million price tag to fix underdrain system in Soulliere Villas
It will cost $1.13 million to fix a non-functioning underdrain system in the Soulliere Villas in The Villages.
Home in the Village of Chatham subject of public hearing due to mold
A home at 17375 SE 76th Corapeake Court in the Village of Chatham was the subject of a public hearing last week before the Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors.
Local lightning expert to discuss strikes at home in The Villages
Villager Len Hathaway is a local lightning expert and will be speaking at his week's POA meeting. You can learn how to protect your home and property.
Chicago Rewired brings back classic hits in show at SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Chicago Rewired bought back some classic hits in a show Sunday at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Temple Shalom one of the top mahjongg card sellers in United States
Temple Shalom in Oxford remains one of the top mahjongg card sellers in the United States.
Man who stole firetruck in The Villages tries to persuade judge he’s ‘not a flight risk’
A man who has stolen and taken wild rides in a firetruck and a Community Watch vehicle in The Villages contends he is “not a flight risk.”
Stormwater drain construction to cause golf cart diversion south of State Road 44
A stormwater drain construction project will cause a golf cart diversion south of State Road 44. We've got details.
Sumter County officials urge residents to be ready for active hurricane season
Hurricane season begins June 1 and could produce as many as 20 named storms. Sumter County officials are warning residents to be prepared.
Pro-choice and anti-abortion demonstrators gather at Lake Sumter Landing
Pro-choice and anti-abortion demonstrators gathered Saturday at Lake Sumter Landing. Villages-News.com's David Towns was there and has our report which includes video.
Mold growing on home in The Village already facing $15,800 in fines
Mold is growing on a home in The Village already facing $15,800 in fines.