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The Villages
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Man arrested in theft of phone after making second trip to Target

A man was arrested in the theft of a phone after making a second trip to Target at Rolling Acres Plaza.

Dwight Scott Southerland, 33, of Summerfield, was arrested Monday afternoon after he was spotted by store personnel.

Southerland had been captured June 2 on the store’s video surveillance, which showed him selecting an LG Stylo cell phone and leaving the store with it concealed under his shirt, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. On the second visit, Southerland was wearing the same baseball cap, T-shirt and jeans he had been wearing on June 2.

The report noted that Southerland has a prior conviction for dealing in stolen property and a misdemeanor conviction for theft.

He was taken into custody and booked at the Lake County Jail.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

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I don’t think the original Developer saw this coming

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Proudly fly the flag in honor of my father’s Navy service

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