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Villager arrested on DUI charge after crashing into light pole in roundabout

A Villager was arrested on a drunk driving charge after crashing into a light pole in a roundabout.

82-year-old Villager allegedly shoves woman to floor in domestic quarrel

An 82-year-old Villager allegedly shoved a woman to the floor during a domestic quarrel.

Explosive growth forces Wildwood into stopgap wastewater treatment option

To handle explosive growth, Wildwood will employ a temporary wastewater treatment plant until its permanent plant is functional.

Summerfield woman jailed on DUI after road rage incident

A Summerfield woman was jailed on a drunk driving charge after an alleged road rage incident.

We’ve had enough of Ed McGinty!

A Village of Fenney resident calls upon Villages-News.com to stop providing a forum for outspoken political activist Ed McGinty.

We need more civil discourse on Villages-News.com

A Village of Briar Meadow resident scolds Villages-News.com for the “negative” tone and could start being more positive by rejecting ugly Letters to the Editor.

Beautiful lights burning bright in the Village of Bonita

Dave Brindle has decorated for the season at his home at 869 Baisley Trail in the Village of Bonita. Share your holiday photos at news@villages-news.com

Biden considers dangerous Cuba appeasement that would threaten U.S.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott warns that removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list would only further jeopardize the national security of the United States.

Wisconsinite slides into parking spot at City Fire

A person operating a golf cart with a University of Wisconsin plate was able to shoehorn into a parking spot at City Fire. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com

Sheriff’s office will continue to collect Christmas decorations through Dec. 10

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is collecting Christmas decorations to bring a little cheer to those who need it this holiday season. Here's how you can help.

Let’s go to the Capitol on Jan. 6 and stop the steal!

With a beat of sarcasm, a Village of Palo Alto resident suggests going to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 to “stop the steal.” Read his Letter to the Editor.

Lady Lake will shine bright with holiday cheer

The Town of Lady Lake is a community hub for warm holiday experiences this season. Check out this list of activities.

Expanded liquor store will be future part of renovated retail site in The Villages

On Sunday, shoppers kept driving up to the front door of the shuttered Winn-Dixie grocery store at Lake Sumter Landing, in obvious disbelief it has closed. So what's next for the prime retail site?

Dog walker who allegedly attacked bicyclist enters plea in criminal case

A dog walker who allegedly attacked an 82-year-old fellow Villager has entered a plea in a criminal case.

Wife’s testimony persuades judge to allow Villager to escape prosecution

A wife’s testimony has persuaded a judge to allow a Villager to escape prosecution in a domestic violence case.

Singer known for National Anthem performances sentenced to 60 days in jail

A local singer known for her National Anthem performances has been sentenced to 60 days in jail.

Stop publishing Ed McGinty’s letters!

A Village of Osceola Hills resident says it’s time for Villages-News.com to stop publishing Letters to the Editor from Ed McGinty.

Special motorcycle parking at Magnolia Plaza

A member of the Parking Patrol shot this photo of a motorcycle that enjoyed special parking at Magnolia Plaza. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com

Let’s move on from Ed McGinty and enjoy some holiday peace

A reader from the Village of Liberty Park writes that it is time to move on from Ed McGinty’s political rants and enjoy some holiday peace.

Lilly ready for the holidays in Village of Pine Ridge

Lilly is ready for the holidays in the Village of Pine Ridge. We’d love to see your Christmas decorations and your dressed-up pets. Send your submission to news@villages-news.com

Popular water volleyball pool will be closed for pressure washing

A pool known as a popular spot for water volleyball will be closed for pressure washing. Mark your calendar.

Summerfield man arrested with cocaine after K-9 alerts on his vehicle

A Summerfield man was arrested with cocaine after a K-9 alerted on his vehicle during a traffic stop.

Ed McGinty needs to accept the fact that Trump won the election

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Fenney resident writes that outspoken political activist Ed McGinty needs to accept the fact that Trump won the election.

Odell Recreation Center will be closed for maintenance

The Odell Recreation Center will be closed for maintenance. We've got the date.

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