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Sex offender moves in with sister after fire destroys villa in The Villages
43+ min ago (254+ words) A convicted sex offender has moved in with his sister after he was injured in a fire that destroyed a villa in The Villages. Fred William "Sonny" Trinkle, 63, has registered a temporary address at 2427 Ambler Circle in the Village of…...
Villager sentenced for chasing down and attacking Fed Ex driver
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (25+ words) A Villager has been sentenced after using his golf cart to chase down a Fed Ex driver he thought was driving too fast through his neighborhood....
Villager sentenced in attack on gal pal who refused to resume romantic relationship
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (22+ words) An apparently obsessed Villager has been sentenced in an attack on her estranged gal pal who refused to resume their romantic relationship....
Villagers can learn about non-traditional services offered by sheriff's office
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (146+ words) Villagers can learn about non-traditional services offered through the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Adam Dodge will the special guest at the Community Development District 2 monthly question-and-answer meeting set for 7 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, May 26 at El Santiago Recreation Center. The meeting…...
You can sing along to "Proud to be an American" but are you willing to fight for your country?
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (19+ words) A Villager who served in the military wonders about those who have not been willing to do the same....
Canal Street Rec Center getting new assisted listening system
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (16+ words) The Canal Street Recreation Center Cheshire Room will be closed for an assisted listening system installation....
BOGO Bad Parking at Winn-Dixie in The Villages
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (26+ words) A golf cart and an automobile were parked directly in front of the Winn-Dixie at Pinellas Plaza. Share your Bad Parking photos at'news@villages-news. com...
Gay people are not facing discrimination
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (15+ words) A reader shares his thoughts on a Pride Month proclamation being debated in Lady Lake....
William Burnett
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (211+ words) Villages-News. com William G. Burnett, age 96, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, while at The Villages in Florida. He was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, on December 8, 1929, son of the late Minnie M. (Jordan) and OG Burnett. Bill was a U. S. Army Veteran…...
Belvedere swimming pool will be closed this week
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (58+ words) Villages-News. com The Belvedere Neighborhood Recreation Area Adult Pool will be closed for maintenance, Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact…...