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Jealous Villager ordered into batterer’s intervention program

A Villager arrested after a jealous altercation with his girlfriend has been ordered into a batterer’s intervention program and told to get a substance abuse evaluation.

Fruitland Park man charged with ripping off patient at local hospital

A Fruitland Park man has been charged with ripping off a patient at a local hospital.

‘We Remember!’ event in The Villages will pay tribute to Holocaust survivors

Temple Shalom will host the Tri-County Central Florida Holocaust Remembrance event, "We Remember!,” at 4 p.m. Monday, May 6 at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in The Villages.

K-9 assists in arrest of driver with felony amount of marijuana

A K-9 unit assisted in the arrest of a driver with a felony amount of marijuana.

Anna finds new home through fostering after year at animal services

A dog who had been Sumter County Animal Services found a new home through the foster program. Fostering could be right for you!

Excitement at Palmetto as Villager gets his first-ever hole-in-one

Richard Franson got his first-ever hole-in-one while golfing at the Palmetto Executive Golf Course. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Roman Gabriel and death from ’natural causes’

Roman Gabriel, who was a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at age 83. Dr. Gabe Mirkin looks back at his life and career.

Golf leadership created costly situation for residents

A Village of Hadley resident contends that golf leadership has created a costly situation for residents. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Poorly trained dogs and owners in The Villages

A Village of Bonita resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says she is sick and tired of ill-mannered and poorly trained dogs.

Alligator enjoys the day at Lake Denham

Joyce O’Hare shared this photograph of an alligator enjoying the day at Lake Denham. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

You should care about local students!

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of McClure resident argues that Villagers should take an interest in local students.

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.