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Lake County man dies of COVID-19 as virus slams two local long-term care facilities

News July 11, 2020

A Lake County resident has succumbed to COVID-19 as employees at two local long-term care facilities test positive for the virus that continues to wreak havoc on Florida and the tri-county area.

Suleiman family took between $700,000 and $2 million in COVID-19 aid

News July 11, 2020

The Suleiman restaurant family has received between $700,000 and $2 million in COVID-19 relief aid.

Big donors in county race lined up for government assistance

News July 11, 2020

Some of the major political donors in the Sumter County Commission race lined up for government money being handed out as a result of the Coronavirus crisis.

Villager’s adult son who ‘needed money’ arrested in theft of items

Crime July 11, 2020

A Villager’s adult son who said he “needed money” was arrested in the theft of merchandise from Wal-Mart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza.

82-year-old Villager free again after latest violation of court order

Crime July 11, 2020

An 82-year-old Villager was released from jail Saturday afternoon after violating a court order.

Sumter sheriff seeks help in solving murder of 61-year-old man in Wildwood

Crime July 11, 2020

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as it continues to investigate a homicide from last November.

Saddlebrook Softball Complex will be closed on Tuesday

News July 11, 2020

The Saddlebrook Softball Complex will be closed for maintenance from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14.

Michigan man arrested after caught speeding on State Road 44

Crime July 11, 2020

A Michigan man was arrested after he was caught speeding on State Road 44.

Largo Neighborhood Pool will be closed through Monday

News July 11, 2020

The Largo Neighborhood Recreation Center Pool will be temporarily closed for pavement maintenance through Monday.

Summerfield man dies of COVID-19 as 22 more Villagers test positive for virus

News July 10, 2020

A Summerfield resident has succumbed to COVID-19 as the virus continues to sweep across The Villages and surrounding communities.

Official contends Gov. DeSantis should ‘stay the hell out of The Villages’

News July 10, 2020

A Community Development District 2 official said Villagers “are scared to death” of COVID-19 and that Gov. Ron DeSantis should “stay the hell out of The Villages.”

37 employees of area long-term care facilities test positive for COVID-19

News July 10, 2020

Seventeen employees at Lady Lake Specialty Care and eight others at The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages are among the 37 healthcare workers who have tested positive for the potentially deadly COVID-19 virus at area long-term care facilities.