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Arrest report details incident at pool and Villager’s arrest on stalking charge
An arrest report is shedding light on details of an incident at a swimming pool and a Villager’s subsequent arrest on a stalking charge.
Suspect arrested in theft of Villager’s golf cart from bowling alley
A suspect has been tracked down in the theft of a Villager’s golf cart from a bowling alley at Spanish Springs Town Square.
90-year-old Villager arrested on charge of attempted sex with child
A 90-year-old Villager has been arrested on a charge of attempted sex with a child.
Villager who had been drinking jailed after allegedly damaging woman’s laptop
A 64-year-old Villager who had been drinking was arrested after allegedly damaging a woman’s laptop computer and attacking her.
New Yorker loses driver’s license after crashing in roundabout in The Villages
A New Yorker will lose her driver’s license after crashing in a roundabout in The Villages.
Motorcyclist collides on U.S. 301 with vehicle driven by Oxford Oaks woman
A motorcyclist was transported by ambulance to Ocala Regional Medical Center after he collided with a vehicle driven by an Oxford Oaks woman
Mother arrested after student tells Wildwood school officials about abuse
A mother was arrested after a student told Wildwood school officials about alleged abuse which occurred at their home.
Man riding dirt bike out runs Wildwood police squad car
A man riding a dirt bike was able to out run a Wildwood police squad car, but he still ended up behind bars.
Bridgeport Recreation Center tennis courts closed through Oct. 6
The Bridgeport Recreation Center tennis courts will be closed for maintenance through Wednesday, Oct. 6.
The Villages Walk to End Alzheimer’s set Oct. 9 at Polo Fields
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of The Villages to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 9.
Convicted rapist due in court after allegedly exposing himself at Publix in The Villages
A convicted rapist is due in court this week after allegedly exposing himself at a Publix grocery store in The Villages.
Insurance company won’t pay up for Villager accused of pointing gun at neighbor
A Villager’s homeowner’s insurance company has indicated it will not pay to defend a Villager accused of pointing a gun at his neighbor.
Hacienda Hills golf course to remain closed due to excessive rain
Hacienda Hills Championship Golf Course will be closed through Friday, Oct. 1 due to excessive rainfall.
Son of couple in The Villages sentenced in pair of criminal cases
The son of a couple in The Villages has been sentenced in a pair of criminal cases.
Sumter County struggling with growing population at animal shelter
The number of animals at the Sumter County shelter is growing and officials are looking at several initiatives to ease the burden. Villages-News.com's Marv Balousek has the story.
Villager wants to move back home after fight with husband of 38 years
A Village of Bonita woman wants to move back home following her arrest after a fight with her husband of 38 years.
Villager won’t be prosecuted in battle with wife after judge reviews mental health evaluation
A 74-year-old Villager won’t be prosecuted in a battle with his wife after a judge reviewed the man’s court-ordered mental health evaluation.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio to offer mobile office hours in The Villages
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will offer mobile office hours this week in The Villages.
Rohan Recreation Center sports pool will be closed for maintenance
The Rohan Recreation Center sports pool will be closed for maintenance. We've got the dates.
Chula Vista Recreation Center adult pool will be closed
The Chula Vista Recreation Center Adult Pool will be closed for extended maintenance. Mark your calendar.
Villager banned from swimming pool arrested on stalking charge
A Villager banned from a swimming pool after a political argument with a fellow resident has been arrested on a stalking charge.
Villager with history of peeping sentenced in restroom videoing incident
A Village of Chitty Chatty man with a history of peeping has been sentenced after videoing a man in a public restroom at a local Lowe’s home improvement store.
Troopers pull women from SUV before fire breaks out after crash on I-75
Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled two women from an overturned vehicle before a fire broke out after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sumter County. We've got video from the scene of the crash.
Florida Senate president to headline Lincoln Day Dinner in The Villages
The president of the Florida Senate will headline the upcoming Lincoln Day Dinner in The Villages.