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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.

Villager captures photograph of alligator at Fenney Nature Trail

Villager Bill Hillman captured this shot of an alligator at the Fenney Nature Trail. Share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com

Resident thrilled about Costco coming to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Polo Ridge resident says she is thrilled that Costco Wholesale is coming to The Villages.

We need sidewalks and safe places to walk in The Villages

A new resident of The Villages, in a Letter to the Editor, expresses disappointment in the lack of safe places to walk in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

The Villages updates list of golf course closures and reopening dates

The Villages has issued an updated list of golf course course closures and anticipated reopening dates.

Woman headed to prison in fatal hit-and-run on Rolling Acres Road

A woman is headed to prison after a hit-and-run crash on Rolling Acres Road killed a 40-year-old pedestrian.

Bid documents reveal more clues about Costco in The Villages

Bid documents have revealed more clues about the planned Costco Wholesale store coming to The Villages.

Husband and wife land in jail after brawl at their home in The Villages

A husband and wife both landed in jail after a brawl at their home in The Villages.

Bids sought for renovation of F rated golf course in The Villages

Bids are being sought for the renovation of a golf course that has been F rated in The Villages.

Lady Lake motorcyclist arrested after crash during Leesburg Bikefest

A Lady Lake motorcyclist is facing a drunk driving charge after a crash in downtown Leesburg during Bikefest.

Moped rider arrested in parking lot of church in The Villages

A moped rider was arrested in the parking lot of a church in The Villages.

Good news about nuts and peanuts

Nuts are full of fat, but a new study refutes the belief that nuts are fattening and increase risk for diabetes. Dr. Gabe Mirkin has details on the study.

Repair work will be taking place on bumpy stretch of multi-modal path

Repair work will be taking place on a bumpy stretch of multi-modal path in The Villages.

Lake Miona Walking Trail work to force closure of popular path

District Property Management will be repairing the Lake Miona Walking Trail on the north side of the bridge.

Employee of Mexican restaurant at square jailed for second time this year

An employee of a Mexican restaurant at Spanish Springs Town Square has been jailed for the second time this year.