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Costco news prompts cheers but also fears over congestion

A new Costco Wholesale store proposed for The Villages has prompted plenty of cheers along with fears over increased traffic and congestion.

Reopening date announced for El Santiago golf course

A reopening date has been announced for the El Santiago Executive Golf Course.

Convicted felon headed back to prison after ruckus at square

A convicted felon is heading back to prison after a ruckus last year at Spanish Springs Town Square.

Residents rid themselves of unwanted medicine at event in The Villages

A steady stream of Villagers arrived Saturday at Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages to take part in Operation Medicine Cabinet.

Suspected thief foiled by facial recognition software back behind bars

A suspected thief who was foiled by facial recognition software has landed back behind bars.

Swampy the alligator enjoys lazy day in pond behind postal station

Katie O’Malley of the Village of Polo Ridge shared this photo of a an alligator named Swampy. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Ex-roommate texts threats of ‘whooping’ after kicked out over money

An ex-roommate allegedly texted threats of inflicting a “whooping” after she was kicked out over money.

Villager gets second hole-in-one

A Villager recently got his second hole-in-one while golfing at one of the executive golf courses.

The Villages is not a gated community

A Village of St. Charles resident makes the case that Florida’s Friendliest Hometown is not a gated community.

Big Cypress billiards room will be closed beginning Monday

The Big Cypress Recreation Center Billiards Room (Goldenrod) will be closed for maintenance Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3.

The Villages Daily Sun and high school sports

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Richmond resident responds to a previous letter writer critical of The Villages Daily Sun’s emphasis on high school sports.

We need a voice of authority out on the golf courses

A Village of Santo Domingo resident contends we need a voice of authority out on the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Delays expected through October for resurfacing on Sunset Harbor Road

Motorists can expect temporary lane closures on Southeast Sunset Harbor Road, from South U.S. Hwy. 441 to S.E. 105th Avenue, from Monday, April 29 through Oct. 29.

Are they so busy building houses that they stopped caring about golf courses?

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Villager wonders if The Villages has gotten so busy building houses that they stopped caring about golf courses.

DUI suspect arrested after straying near helipad at Villages hospital

A man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after straying near the helipad at UF Health-The Villages Hospital.

Golf course to reopen two years after ‘expedited’ drainage repair ordered

The Heron Executive Golf Course is scheduled to reopen next week, two years after an “expedited” drainage repair project was authorized by the Project Wide Advisory Committee.

Villager’s oft-arrested son snared in multi-agency initiative

A Villager’s oft-arrested son has been snared in a multi-agency initiative aimed at making sure offenders are abiding by terms of their probation.

Attendant to start staffing new gate south of State Road 44

An attendant will start staffing a new gate south of State Road 44 in The Villages.

Unlicensed driver from Ecuador caught speeding on County Road 466

An unlicensed driver from Ecuador was arrested after he was caught speeding on County Road 466.

Driver who failed to pay ticket arrested with fentanyl and meth

A driver who failed to pay a traffic ticket was apprehended with fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Young talent shines at Opera Club’s 30th anniversary celebration

Young talent had a chance to shine at the Opera Club’s 30th anniversary celebration. Villages-News.com's Tony Violanti was there and his report includes video.

Eating very fast or eating late at night may increase weight gain

Dr. Gabe Mirkin warns that eating very fast or eating late at night may increase weight gain.

What the heck is going on at Havana?

A Village of Mallory Square golfer is curious about the lack of activity at the Havana Championship Golf Course, which as been closed for more than six weeks.

Villager shoots video of alligator walking across golf course

Villager Tom Olson shot this video of an alligator walking across a golf course. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com