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‘Cow pasture’ quality sod slapped down on eve of golf course reopening

Villagers living near Hole #4 of the Heron Executive Golf Course watched with disappointment Thursday as a contractor forklifted in “cow pasture” quality sod on the eve of the course’s reopening.

Caretaker charged with ripping off Villager suffering from dementia

A caretaker has been charged with ripping off a Villager suffering from dementia.

Villager escapes DUI conviction after drinking and dancing at town square

A Villager has escaped a drunk driving conviction after a night of drinking and dancing at a town square.

South Carolina man arrested near entrance gate in The Villages

A South Carolina man was arrested in an unregistered, uninsured vehicle near an entrance gate in The Villages.

New traffic pattern will impact flow in and out of The Villages

A new traffic pattern will begin on May 15 for eastbound and westbound travel along County Road 470 between Bexley Trail and Florida’s Turnpike, in and out of The Villages

Summerfield man jailed after allegedly harassing fellow tenant

A Summerfield man was jailed after allegedly harassing his fellow tenant.

Driver with fake decal on license plate claims he was short on money

A man who put a fake temporary tag on his vehicle claimed he did so because he was short on money.

Villager captures photo of baby alligators soaking up sibling time

A Villager captured this photo of adorable baby alligators enjoying some sibling time. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Hibiscus Recreation Center bocce courts will be closed this month

The Hibiscus Recreation Center bocce courts will be closed this month for maintenance. We've got the dates.

Predictions of super-charged hurricane season emphasize need for preparation

A super-charged hurricane season is being predicted with a near-record number of storms possible and that means preparation is more important than ever.

Villager thrilled to get two holes-in-one after 60-year drought

A Villager was thrilled to get two holes-in-one after a 60-year drought. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com

Shockingly light sentence in hit-and-run death

A Village of Antrim Dells resident was shocked to read about the sentence a woman received after a hit-and-run crash on Rolling Acres Road claimed the life of a pedestrian and seriously injured a second man.

They are ruining the reasons people have chosen The Villages

A Village of St. James resident who moved to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown a decade ago, fears The Villages is ruining the reason people chose to buy homes here.

We should be appalled that The Villages will host cold-hearted dog killer

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Silver Lake resident says she is appalled that The Villages will play host to a rising GOP star who is an admitted dog killer.

Snowbird shocked to find stolen ring for sale online

A snowbird was shocked to find his stolen ring for sale online.

Villager who exposed himself at window faces judge at sentencing

A Villager who was charged with masturbating at his kitchen window has faced a judge at a sentencing hearing.

Webster joins in House vote amid worries about antisemitism at college campuses

Congressman Daniel Webster has joined in a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a measure to protect Jewish students amid the pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the nation.

Villager found sleeping at square released from jail and allowed to go home

A Villager who was found sleeping at a town square because he wasn’t allowed to go home has been released from jail and returned to his residence.

Atlas Canine Park will be closed next week

The Atlas Canine Park will be closed for maintenance Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10.

Case worker arrested after alleged abuse of 11-year-old foster child

A case worker was arrested after the alleged abuse of an 11-year-old foster child at Kids Central in Wildwood.

Suspected thief nabbed in attempt to steal merchandise at Home Depot

A suspected thief was nabbed during an attempt to steal merchandise at Home Depot in Lady Lake.

Woman traveling with small dog arrested with large quantity of meth

A woman traveling with a small dog has been arrested with a large quantity of methamphetamine.

Make plans to visit one of Florida’s great state parks

Residents and their guests are encouraged to visit any of Florida’s great state parks on Memorial Day and will enjoy free admission.

Gate attendants can’t keep people out of The Villages

A Village of Santo Domingo resident has come to the realization that The Villages is not truly a gated community. Read his Letter to the Editor.