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Crystal Daniels, mom of 2, remembered in Umatilla

Umatilla, FL · 1d

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Two Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail Nov. 7-13

Two people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail between Saturday, Nov. 7, and Friday morning, Nov. 13, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail records. Both were released within a day. The Gazette searched the jail’s booking records one day...

Sumter County, FL · 5h
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Lake County crossing failure leads to pedestrian death and safety outcry

A dangerous crossing in Lake County is raising new concerns about pedestrian and bicyclist safety. At CR-455 and the South Lake Trail, fewer than 40% of drivers are yielding to people trying to cross. Safety advocates said this is a problem that can no longer be ignored. "I come from...

Lake County, FL · 3d
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Couple Waits Through Long Lines At Salt Shack In Clermont On Earlier Visits, Then Finally Eats There And Finds The Key Lime Pie Outshines The Sides

A restaurant with a line out the door is either a great sign or a great...

Clermont, FL · 2d

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Lake County Schools goes to court after 47,000 student records ‘mistakenly released’ to parent

TAVARES, Fla. – The Lake County school district “mistakenly released” more student records than previously thought, and they are going to court to get them destroyed. A district attorney updated school board members on the debacle during a meeting Monday. Originally the school district said 1,800 student...

Lake County, FL · 3d

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Second Proposal for Eustis Community Center Site is $50M Arts Center

The city of Eustis has received an additional proposal in the controversial possibility of replacing the community center, this time in the form of a $50 million performing arts center, marina and gardens called “The Sanctuary.”. The Commission first aired the possibility of working with a developer to create...

Eustis, FL · 2d

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20 best independent restaurants near The Villages, Florida: highly rated local favorites worth the drive

THE VILLAGES, FL (352Today.com) – The 352 is about to see its first frosty November temperatures this week. Locals are bracing for lows in the 40s, chilly by Florida standards, while our snowbird friends are already in place. For them, winter is an event, and they come here for it.

The Villages, FL · 2d

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Time to dust off the sweaters! Here’s when temperatures will be taking a tumble

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is getting its first taste of cooler weather, but the bigger cooldown is still ahead. A stronger cold front will move through early Friday, bringing drier air and setting the stage for the chilliest morning of the season Saturday. Thursday. A weaker front has...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 6d

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Crickets from the MAGA crowd

Why is the MAGA crowd suddenly so silent after the thumping they took in the midterm elections? No golf cart parades, no sign-waving. Only crickets. Is this the end of the MAGA movement (once and for all)?. John Thies. Summerfield.

The Villages, FL · 2d

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WCJB First Alert Weather | 12 P.M. Friday

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Strong cold front clears tonight

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tonight. Our strongest cold front so far this fall season arrives tonight! We will stay mostly cloudy for the rest of our Thursday evening and into Friday morning. Very dry air begins to filter into Central Florida by early Friday morning, stomping out rain chances for this evening. Much cooler air will filter in to allow our morning lows Friday to tumble into the upper 50s and low 60s!

Central Florida, FL · 23h

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We are supposed to be ‘Florida’s Friendliest Hometown’

I continue to read multiple letters that only ignite political division throughout The Villages. I understand everyone has a right to their own opinion! That being said, can’t that be communicated in a respectful way on this platform? The name-calling and complete disrespect for others who don’t belong to one party or another are out of control. One individual here, who seems to get his letters posted regularly, calls fellow Villagers traitors and questions their intelligence. Also, using terms like “filthy pig” is, to me (my opinion, of course), completely unnecessary. I don’t even have to say his name because I’m betting if this gets posted, anyone who reads this will know; he’s not the only one, but he sure seems to get and enjoy the spotlight. All I’m asking for is some type of standard for these letters getting posted and for people to show respect to their fellow Villagers! I am not trying to stop anyone from stating his or her opinion, but please, editor, use better judgment by only posting letters that convey these opinions in a respectful way. We are supposed to be “Florida’s Friendliest Hometown,” so how about maybe starting there and creating a better, more respectful forum for opinions to be shared. Again, some of my fellow Villagers might not agree with my post and maybe some will, but I feel I’ve stated my opinion respectfully and stand by my words.

The Villages, FL · 3d

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Seven doctors leaving CenterWell practices in The Villages, notices show

At least seven physicians are leaving CenterWell practices in The Villages between October and January, according to legal notices the company has been publishing to tell patients how to get their medical records. A separate notice says a longtime Villages-area internist is retiring at year’s end and has transferred his practice.

The Villages, FL · 2d

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Philly Pretzel Factory coming to shopping plaza in The Villages

Here’s big news for those who hail from the City of Brotherly Love: A Philly Pretzel Factory is coming to a shopping plaza in The Villages. The new eatery will be located at Rolling Acres Plaza in the Lady Lake portion of The Villages. The Lady Lake Building Department...

The Villages, FL · 6d

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Large gator struts across golf course next to The Villages

Several local golfers were treated to a surprise visitor during their round last week after a 12-foot alligator strutted its way across a golf course fairway next to The Villages. Villages-News.com obtained exclusive photos of the large alligator, as well as a half dozen other smaller alligators, that were spotted...

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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A 63.5-Inch Live Oak on Wildwood's South Main Street Will Come Down for a Likely Car Wash, With $13,208 Going to the City Tree Fund

Wildwood approved removing a 63.5-inch heritage live oak at 1010 S. Main St. The owner must plant four trees and pay $13,208 to the city tree fund.

Wildwood, FL · 8h

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Dead Villager’s home in foreclosure becoming a neighborhood eyesore

An abandoned home belonging to a deceased Villager has fallen into foreclosure and is quickly becoming a neighborhood eyesore. The property at 2181 Marlboro St. in the Village of Liberty Park was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Tuesday before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.

The Villages, FL · 1d