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A special needs teacher at Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School has been arrested after allegedly handling students in an abusive manner.
A Villager jailed earlier this week in a raid at a notorious villa allegedly tried to set up a drug sale to raise money for his bond.
District Property Management will be rebuilding the boat launch at Lake Sumter Landing. The project begins Monday.
A Summerfield man was arrested after allegedly slapping his girlfriend’s phone out of her hand to prevent her from recording an argument over infidelity.
Villager Charles Godwin got a hole-in-one March 23 at Churchill Green’s Hole #8, but it is now a bittersweet memory.
Due to ongoing drought conditions and increased wildfire danger, the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution prohibiting all outdoor burning and fireworks until further ...
A Village of Virginia Trace resident is calling out CDD 6 supervisors who have refused to join in discussions about multi-modal safety issues.
The son of a couple in The Villages was arrested after he was spotted driving a golf cart across U.S. Hwy. 441 near UF Health-Spanish Plaines Hospital.
A woman riding a motorcycle was airlifted from the scene of a crash in Sumter County.
A Villager offers applause for the supervisors in Community Development District 5 for showing leadership on an important issue. Read his Letter.
William Sugar was an avid sports fan and was an avid St. Louis and Mizzou sports fan. He enjoyed soaking up the sun during his daily walks, floating at the pool, and playing a round of golf.
Too many golf cart drivers in The Villages are speeding. Golf cart are not supposed to travel at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. However, we seldom see ...