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Fire chief praises crew that rescued Villager from burning home

The fire chief is praising a crew that rescued a resident from a burning home in The Villages.

Huge Community Watch increases raising officials’ eyebrows

An increase of more than $1 million in the Amenity Authority Committee’s share of the Community Watch budget is raising eyebrows.

1,339 holes-in-one this year at executive courses in The Villages

There have been 1,339 holes-in-one recorded so far this year at executive courses in The Villages. We've got more news from the director of executive golf.

Woman crashes into Summerfield home after leading cop on 115 mph chase

A woman crashed into a home in Summerfield after leading law enforcement on a chase at 115 miles per hour.

$20 million renovation at Paradise Recreation Center to include resort-style pool

The $20 million renovation at Paradise Recreation Center will include a resort-style pool.

Pregnant woman walking to Walmart found to have drugs tucked in bra

A pregnant woman taking a late-night walk to Walmart was found to have drugs tucked in her bra.

VHS alum with troubled history charged with slashing woman’s SUV tires

A Villages High School alum with a troubled history has been charged with slashing the tires of woman’s sport utility vehicle.

Villager sworn in to take seat on Amenity Authority Committee

Villager Rich Cole was sworn in Wednesday morning to assume his newly appointed position on the Amenity Authority Committee.

Eisenhower Recreation Center and sports pool will be closed

The Eisenhower Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities and sports pool will be closed

Chicago investor scoops up development offering families proximity to The Villages

A Chicago investment firm has scooped up a new development offering families proximity to The Villages.

Golf cart driver traumatically injured in collision with vehicle

A golf cart driver was traumatically injured in a collision with a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in The Villages. Villages-News.com's David Towns was at the scene.

Golf cart driver taken to The Villages hospital after crash on Morse Boulevard

A golf cart driver was transported by ambulance to UF Health-The Villages Hospital after a crash on Morse Boulevard.

Villager locked in battle over home arrested after violating court order

A Villager locked in a battle over a home he purchased with a woman in 2016 has been arrested after violating a court order.

Cuban natives nabbed in Cadillac SUV with stolen Home Depot merchandise

Two Cuban natives were nabbed in a Cadillac SUV laden with stolen Home Depot merchandise.

Suspects arrested in theft of $40,800 camper from RV storage facility

Two suspects have been arrested in the theft of a $40,800 camper from an RV storage facility on State Road 44 in Wildwood.

Villages Charter School student saves girl’s life by performing CPR

A student at The Villages Charter School saved a girl’s life at the Ocala Drive-In. Villages-News.com's Jordyn Pennington has the story.

Chatham Recreation Center and pool will be closed Monday

The Chatham Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities and family pool will be closed for maintenance on Monday, June 12.

Work will be taking place at several gates this week in The Villages

Work will be taking place at several gates this week in The Villages. We've got the list.

Suspect threatened to take a hostage in robbery at Citizens First Bank

A suspect threatened to take a hostage during a robbery Tuesday morning at Citizens First Bank in Fruitland Park.

Citizens First Bank branch location robbed

A Citizens First Bank branch location was robbed this morning.

Boater who said he drank at Gator Joe’s to be arraigned on intoxication charge

A Lady Lake boater who said he drank at Gator Joe’s will be arraigned this week on an intoxication charge.

Dog walker threatened by Villager armed with knife in battle over politics

A 70-year-old dog walker was threatened by a Villager armed with a knife in a battle over politics.

Villager suspected of DUI arrested while limping on flat tire at Lake Sumter Landing

A Villager suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after her vehicle was spotted while limping along on a flat tire at Lake Sumter Landing.

Driver ticketed after hitting firetruck responding to emergency at restaurant

A driver was ticketed after crashing into a firetruck responding to an emergency situation Monday at a restaurant at Lake Sumter Landing.