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Villager completes anger management after attack on dog walker

A Villager has completed an anger management course after attacking a dog walker in his neighborhood. Robert Joseph Troller, 62, of the Village of Lake Denham, had been charged with misdemeanor battery stemming from the March 19 incident on Kenneth Street. Lake County Court Judge Emily Curington recently issued an order denying Troller’s motion to dismiss the case based on self-defense or defense of property.

Leesburg, FL · 1d
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Residents invited to join in grand reopening of renovated golf course

Residents are invited to join in the grand reopening of a renovated golf course in The Villages later this month. The El Santiago Executive Golf Course, located at 2381 Enrique Drive, will host its grand reopening celebration on Friday, Nov. 20. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the morning at 9 a.m., with the first tee times officially starting at 10 a.m..

The Villages, FL · 1d
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Amazon delivery driver dies from carbon monoxide toxicity in Fruitland Park

Amazon delivery driver Jaylene Vargas Gonzalez died in Fruitland Park in August from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fruitland Park, FL · 1d

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Don Deakin to host next Q&A meeting at Mulberry Grove

Don Deakin, who has been an involved resident of The Villages and local government for more than 24 years, will host his next Q&A meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mulberry Grove Regional Recreation Center. The meetings are open to all Villages residents and...

The Villages, FL · 1d
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Chili competition heats up Ocala as Marion County Chili Cook-Off returns for 45th year

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Chili lovers gathered at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Saturday for the 45th annual Marion County Chili Cook-Off. Teams from across Central Florida competed for the title of best chili as visitors sampled recipes and voted for their favorites. The winners for each category are as follows:

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Carrots and traffic reassurances cleared way for 7-Eleven at busy intersection

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in road improvements and the promise of new tax revenue proved to be the winning formula to finally clear the path for a 7-Eleven at one of Lady Lake’s most congested intersections. After years of pushback and a previous denial just this past May,...

Lady Lake, FL · 15h

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Couple in The Villages leading effort to make Christmas merrier for Wildwood students

The United Neighborhood Alliance (UNA), a fundraising organization founded by Villages residents Tom and Vicki Lombardo, is announcing the 2026 Wildwood Elementary School Christmas Drive. The school will designate 50 children who are in need, and the organization’s volunteers will use the money raised to shop for the children’s wants...

Wildwood, FL · 17h

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Man from Mexico back behind bars after skipping court date

A man from Mexico who was caught earlier this year driving without a license has landed back behind bars. Gelasio Andres Perez, 28, of Wildwood, was booked Saturday at the Sumter County Detention Center following his arrest by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a warrant charging him with failure to appear.

Wildwood, FL · 1d

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Leesburg cops arrest driver with gun and hallucinogenic mushrooms in SUV

A Winter Haven man was arrested after being stopped with hallucinogens and a firearm in his vehicle. Officers observed 37-year-old Christopher Lee Torres driving a Mazda SUV westbound on South Street around 1:05 a.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. As the vehicle passed Lucas...

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Man allegedly slaps nursing home resident with severe dementia

A Leesburg man was arrested for battery after allegedly slapping a wheelchair-bound woman with severe memory impairments. An officer responded to the South Campus Care Center nursing home, located at 715 E Dixie Ave., regarding a battery between 82-year-old Donald Roy Jurs and a female patient around 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Drunk driving suspect arrested after crash in Leesburg

A Leesburg man was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle and struggling with his balance during the investigation that followed. Officers responded to a traffic crash involving a potentially impaired 51-year-old Patrick Alan Graner at North Truett and High Street at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.

Leesburg, FL · 21h

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Leesburg official says city has enough water to accommodate new homes in The Villages

A top Leesburg official is reassuring residents that the city has plenty of water and utility capacity to support the massive wave of new homes being built in The Villages. City Manager Al Minner recently provided an overview of the city’s development trends, noting that Leesburg has approved approximately 40,000 residential units. Of those, 14,185 are associated with The Villages, with about 3,300 already constructed.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Suspected thief tries to hide from police in Walmart parking lot

A Leesburg man was arrested for theft after he allegedly stole merchandise from Walmart and hid in a van in the parking lot. Officers responded to Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., for a shoplifting complaint around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Dispatch advised that 36-year-old Nathan Noel Ripp concealed items on his person and hid in the parking lot when loss prevention confronted him.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Bay Rider Boats Adds Four Black Label Marine Group Locations

Bay Rider Boats, an independent boatbuilder producing inshore/offshore bay boats, skiffs and center consoles, recently added four Florida-based Black Label Marine Group, LLC locations in Pinellas Park, Ocala, Punta Gorda, and Fort Myers to its growing dealer network. Black Label Marine Group is a Florida-based marine dealership group serving boating...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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DUI suspect driving without headlights refuses to provide breath sample

A Leesburg man was arrested for DUI after driving with his lights off and becoming uncooperative when stopped for it. A deputy on patrol observed 32-year-old Paul Arron Knotts driving a black pickup truck without lights in Leesburg around 10:55 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A traffic stop was initiated near the intersection of Gray Street and Southgate Avenue.

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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Sumter County commissioner to speak at League of Women Voters meeting

Sumter County Commissioner Andrew Bilardello will be the featured speaker at the upcoming meeting of the League of Women Voters of The Villages/Tri-County. The meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Palm Villa Room at the Fruitland Park Library, located at 604 W. Berckman St. Bilardello...

Sumter County, FL · 22h

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CDD 14 seeks applicants after Villager’s election to Leesburg Commission

Voters recently headed to the polls to cast their ballots for Leesburg Commission Seat 3, a newly created district that will give the Leesburg section of The Villages a dedicated voice at City Hall. Voters chose newcomer James E. DeCastro to fill Commission Seat 3, representing the newly created district...

Leesburg, FL · 15h

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Wildwood launches online survey to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian projects

The City of Wildwood is asking residents to weigh in on the future of its bicycle and pedestrian master plan by taking a newly launched online survey. The city has officially entered the third phase of the plan’s development. After working with consulting engineers from Kimley-Horn to narrow down the options, officials have identified 20 potential projects and now need the public’s help to decide which ones should come first.

Wildwood, FL · 20h