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Concerns about crashes could prompt change at intersection in The Villages

Concerns about crashes could prompt a change at an intersection in The Villages.

Bodybuilder arrested in brawl with husband takes deal on lesser charge

A bodybuilder arrested in a brawl with her husband has taken a deal on a lesser charge.

Incredible Brenda Lee back at No. 1 with historic holiday hit

Brenda Lee is back at No. 1 with her historic holiday hit. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti has the story.

Son arrested for allegedly abusing ill mother and using her money to buy booze

A son has been arrested for allegedly abusing his ill mother and using her money to buy booze.

Motorcyclist arrested with drugs after traffic stop for suspicious license plate

A motorcyclist wanted on a Sumter County warrant was arrested with drugs after a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy. 441.

Driver with multiple DUI convictions jailed after caught back behind wheel

A driver with with multiple drunk driving convictions was jailed after he was caught back behind the wheel.

Webster calls for action against China’s control over critical minerals

Congressman Daniel Webster is calling for action against China’s control over critical minerals that could pose a serious threat to our country.

Serene holiday scene on display in Village of Glenbrook

Carol and John Wierzba have created a beautiful holiday display at 3456 Fairfield St. in Village of Glenbrook. Share your holiday photos at news@villages-news.com

Rohan Recreation Center and sports pool will be closed

The Rohan Recreation Center indoor facilities, outdoor facilities and sports pool will be closed for maintenance. We've got the date.

Village of Tamarind Grove resident scores 3rd hole-in-one

A Village of Tamarind Grove resident scored his 3rd hole-in-one at the Hacienda Hills Championship Course. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com.

Married New York City PD officers find sunnier life in Florida

Attorney General Ashley Moody talks to a couple who worked us New York City police officers, but found a sunnier life here in Florida.

Are they even considering the traffic that new development will bring?

A Village of Sanibel resident, in a Letter to the Editor, wonders if the officials who approve apartment complexes and housing developments ever stop and consider the traffic they will bring.

Walmart can follow lead of 7-Eleven and ‘accidentally’ kill trees

A Mangrove Villas resident has a suggestion for Walmart, which is hoping to win approval for the removal of historic trees on a property where a new store is to be constructed.

Second-hand smoke intolerable at town squares

A Village of Citrus Grove resident, in a Letter to the Editor, contends that second-hand smoke is becoming intolerable at the town squares.

Grant money will be used to step up traffic enforcement on Morse Boulevard

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has reportedly secured new grant money and will use a portion of it to step up traffic enforcement on Morse Boulevard.

Villager accused of using company credit card for $3,822 in personal fuel purchases

A Villager has been accused of using a company credit card for $3,822 in personal fuel purchases.

Officials happy to see temporary cessation of neighborhood golf cart sales

Officials are happy to see the temporary cessation of neighborhood golf car sales in the Village of Polo Ridge.

CDD 4 to seek legal opinion on supervisor’s potential conflict of interest

The Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors has agreed to seek a legal opinion on a potential conflict of interest of one of its members.

Driver arrested on felony drug charge after running red light

A 21-year-old Wildwood man was arrested on a felony drug charge after running a red light.

Villager gets first hole-in-one at Lowlands Executive Golf Course

A Villager got his first hole-in-one at the Lowlands Executive Golf Course. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com.

Everybody is running stop signs

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Summerhill resident contends that no one is stopping at stop signs in The Villages.

Oxford teen arrested with garden shears while attempting to cut into towing company office

An Oxford teen was arrested with a pair of garden shears while attempting to cut his way into a towing company’s office.

Trump should be praised for all he has done!

A reader from Brevard believes former President Trump should be praised for all he has done. Read her Letter to the Editor.

Beautiful display lights up the night in Village of Hillsborough

Tony and Judy Dasta have created a winter wonderland at their home in the Village of Hillsborough. Share your holiday photos at news@villages-news.com