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AR-style rifle and ammunition seized after shots fired at home
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (255+ words) An AR-style rifle and numerous rounds of ammunition were seized after shots were fired at a home in Fruitland Park. Police responded at 3: 41 a. m. Wednesday to a residence in the 600 block of Smith Street following reports of shots fired inside an…...
If you don't love America, "get the hell out'
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (15+ words) A Villager advises those who don't love our nation to "get the hell out....
Lorin Giles
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (396+ words) Lorin E. Giles, 75, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. His distinguished military career was recognized with numerous awards and decorations, among them the Purple Heart and several honors for his service in Vietnam. After retiring…...
Douglas William Grant
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (19+ words) Douglas Grant was a devoted husband, and a loving father. He cherished tine spent with his family, and friends....
$300, 000 to be spent to demolish and replace restrooms at rec center
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (19+ words) The restrooms at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center are to be demolished and replaced at a cost of $300, 000....
SECO's high-intensity LED streetlights coming to more streets in The Villages
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (22+ words) SECO's high-intensity LED streetlights are coming to more streets in The Villages, but not everyone is happy with the change....
Villager claims $39, 000 prize from lottery ticket purchased at same Publix as two other recent winners
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (32+ words) A resident of The Villages has been officially identified as the winner of a nearly $40, 000 Florida Lottery prize, continuing a streak of winning tickets sold at the same local Publix....
Striking nighttime storm captured over Lake Sumter
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (32+ words) This perfectly timed long-exposure shot showcases a distant lightning strike illuminating the clouds and reflecting beautifully on the completely still water at Lake Sumter Landing. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!...
Fingerprints connect Wildwood woman to threatening card with Nazi accusation
17+ hour, 4+ min ago (232+ words) A 45-year-old Wildwood woman has been arrested after allegedly sending a profanity-laced card accusing the recipient of being a Nazi. Amanda Marie French was taken into custody following an investigation by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to…...
Suspect implicated as "getaway driver" in Kohl"s shopping cart heist
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (28+ words) A susect has been tracked won after investigators identified her as the getaway driver in a brazen retail theft at the Kohl's department store in Lady Lake....