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Why the delay in reopening the Priority Pools?

A Villager who is a member of the Priority Pools wonders why they did not reopen when the rest of the pools in The Villages reopened. Read his Letter to the Editor.

12,000-gallon sanitary system spill prompts warning at Paradise Lake

A power outage trigged by Hurricane Milton caused a 12,000-gallon overflow from a sanitary system into Paradise Lake on the Historic Side of The Villages.

Mystery joy rider leaves behind damage at golf course in The Villages

A mystery joy rider left behind damage at a golf course in The Villages.

CDDs in The Villages to see relief from huge SECO pole rental hikes

Community development districts in The Villages will see some relief in huge increases in pole rental rates demanded by SECO Energy.

Villager who defied cops who tried to stop her from driving sentenced in DUI

A Villager who called police to report a man’s unwanted advances at a local restaurant has been sentenced on a drunk driving charge.

Supervisor will host Q&A session for CDD 4 residents

Supervisor Don Deakin will host a question-and-answer session from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center.

Diagonal Dude shows off fancy Friday night parking at Brownwood

This Diagonal Dude showed off some fancy parking Friday night at Cody s at Brownwood. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com

Sumter officials urge residents to be cautious about rising Withlacoochee River

An emergency shelter has been opened in Sumter County due to concerns about the rapidly rising Withlacoochee River.

Woman who stuffed drugs in vagina thought jailers would not find them

A woman arrested after running a stop sign admitted she stuffed drugs up her vagina because she did not think jail staffers would find them.

Passenger killed when 82-year-old Bushnell driver plunges into pond

A passenger was killed when an 82-year-old Bushnell driver plunged into a pond.

Here is why I gave up on my local government

A Villager who has previously served on town boards in Lady Lake, explains why he has given up on his local government.

Work set at parking lot at LaBelle pool and postal station

The LaBelle Neighborhood Recreation Area Parking Lot will be undergoing a seal and strip process.

Fox News is fair and balanced?

A Village of Buttonwood resident, in a Letter to the Editor, questions a fellow resident’s advice to tune into Fox News for “fair and balanced” coverage.

It’s time for The Villages to change its motto

A Village of Hadley resident says it’s time for The Villages to change its motto.

Influx of illegal immigrants aimed at changing our system

A Village of Amelia resident fears that the influx of illegal immigrants is aimed at changing our system. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Webster calls on White House to expedite hurricane relief funds

Congressman Daniel Webster is calling on the White House to expedite hurricane relief funds.

Carp rather than chemicals could solve problem at pond in The Villages

Officials are hoping that carp rather than chemicals could solve problems at a pond in The Villages.

The Villages to seek FEMA reimbursement for hurricane debris collection

The Villages will seek Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for debris collection and disposal as the result of Hurricane Milton.

Golf cart driver arrested after spotted near local bar

A golf cart driver was arrested after his golf cart was spotted driving in an unauthorized area near a bar.

Vacant home subject of public hearing for second time this year

A vacant home in The Villages has been found to be out of compliance for the second time this year.

Wildwood struggled with flooding and wastewater spills during hurricane

Wildwood struggled with flooding and wastewater spills during Hurricane Milton. We've got an update.

Ex-boyfriend arrested after alleged attack sparked by jealousy

An ex-boyfriend was arrested after an alleged attack reportedly sparked by jealousy.

Lawsuits could overturn Sumter County’s higher fire assessment fees

Four lawsuits filed by Sumter County businesses seek to overturn the county's higher fire assessment fees in this year's budget.

Privileged parking at Winn-Dixie at Lake Sumter Landing

This golf cart enjoyed VIP status at Winn-Dixie at Lake Sumter Landing. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com