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Suspect connected to notorious drug house in The Villages facing fresh narcotics charges

A man arrested earlier this year for abandoning a vehicle after crashing it outside a notorious drug house in The Villages is now facing a barrage of felony narcotics charges in Sumter County. Judson Cauthen Spence, 54, who famously penned an Opinion piece for Villages-News.com last year complaining about his...

Sumter County, FL · 20h
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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 · 1d
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Boyfriend reports inmate at Lake County Jail for frequent calls

A Fruitland Park man was charged with violating a no-contact order after calling his boyfriend several times from jail. Michael Elijah Worrell, 25, was arrested on the morning of Oct. 23 for a warrant charging him with domestic battery and written threats to kill or cause bodily harm (dating violence) against his on-and-off boyfriend. He was booked at the Lake County Jail and has remained there without bond.

Lake County, FL · 1d
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Driveway parties in The Villages are all the rage

A couple who moved to The Villages just two months ago turned their street in the Village of Hawkins into a block-wide celebration on Thursday evening, showcasing why driveway parties are quickly gaining popularity in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. Hosts Chuck and Tammy Maiorana welcomed scores of neighbors and visitors...

The Villages, FL · 19h
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Official worried about next harm that could occur due to dangerous duo in The Villages

A Community Development District 3 supervisor is seeking protection for Villa Valdosta residents who say they have been harassed by a resident’s grandson and his girlfriend. Supervisor Terry Biddle said at Friday’s meeting that action is needed in addition to the legal system “before another resident is injured or the situation escalates.”

Lake County, FL · 19h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Villager upset about stinky sinkhole in basin near his home

Community Development District 3 supervisors spent about $260,000 Friday to repair sinkholes in two basins. A total of $173,428 was allocated for repair of a sinkhole in a Village of Summerhill basin. Another $86,740 was earmarked for emergency repair already completed of a sinkhole in a basin at Sterling Street...

The Villages, FL · 19h

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Tavares man on federal probation arrested after Wildwood traffic stop

A 43-year-old Tavares man was arrested late Wednesday night in Wildwood after a traffic stop revealed he was driving with a suspended license and violating his active federal probation. Patrick McMullen Jones was behind the wheel of a black four-door Nissan utility vehicle when a Wildwood Police Department officer initiated...

Wildwood, FL · 1d

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Wildwood chief wisely calls for stepped up police presence at events in The Villages

The Wildwood police chief recently called for an increased law enforcement presence at events in The Villages, and two ugly incidents this past week prove his “cop’s instinct” is right on the money. At an October commission workshop, Chief Randy Parmer laid out a smart, proactive restructuring...

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Here’s a refresher course on the rules at the pools in The Villages

The Recreation & Parks Department strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment in The Villages. All eligible residents and their guests with valid Guest ID Cards are asked to refrain from:. Having glass containers inside any pool area. Throwing or tossing any objects/toys on pool...

The Villages, FL · 23h

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Lake County, Florida, Mission BBQ Passes Re-inspection After Routine Visit Found Seven Violations

Seven violations — one of them high priority — were cited against Mission BBQ in Lake County during a routine state inspection on Nov. 5, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The visit at 631 N US Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake, resulted in a warning and a required follow-up inspection, though none of the problems were considered an immediate threat to the public. Eight days later, on Nov. 13, inspectors returned, and the restaurant met inspection standards.

Lake County, FL · 18h

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Two men arrested, third suspect wanted in Villages golf cart theft ring

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Two men are facing charges and a third is wanted after Sumter County deputies say they stole multiple golf carts in The Villages and tried to sell them on Facebook Marketplace. Steven Santiago and David Andrews are both facing charges connected to the stolen golf...

The Villages, FL · 20h

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Tacos & Tequila Cantina opens in The Villages' Eastport

The company that launched the Hooters brand has brought its latest Tex-Mex venture to Central Florida. HMC Hospitality Group opened the doors to Tacos & Tequila Cantina on Nov. 12 at 6994 Eastport Drive in The Villages. The launch marks a major milestone in an ongoing expansion effort. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } In 2025, HMC Hospitality Group signed a licensing deal with the cantina to develop new locations across Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, as well as The Villages. The new Eastport Drive restaurant represents the brand's sixth Florida location and its first in Central Florida. How spacious is Tacos & Tequila? The expansive new bar and eatery is designed to accommodate 194 guests, featuring seating for 105 indoors and 89 on an outdoor patio. Is it dog-friendly? Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating areas, and servers frequently provide water bowls for visiting pets. How many people have been hired? The Villages' newly opened Tacos & Tequila is bringing 70 new jobs to the area. Chef-inspired flavors and a festive atmosphere Expect an environment that caters to Villagers' appetites for distinctive (but not-too-out-there) food and refreshing margaritas. The restaurant features a

The Villages, FL · 6h

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Helicopter and bloodhound aid in night search for missing children near construction site

Two missing 12-year-old children, including one with autism, were found Wednesday night following an extensive search involving a helicopter, bloodhound and numerous police officers. At approximately 5:40 p.m., the children left their home in Lady Lake. After searching for approximately 40 minutes without locating them, their parents contacted the Lady...

Lady Lake, 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 · 1d

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Water Main Bursts in The Villages Trench, Trapping and Killing One Construction Worker

A construction worker is dead and another is recovering from serious injuries after a pressurized water main burst inside an excavation trench in The Villages on Tuesday, unleashing a torrent of water that swept both men off their feet and into the pit. One worker managed to climb out and was rushed to a hospital as a trauma alert, while the second was pulled under by rushing water and thick mud and could not escape in time.

The Villages, FL · 2d

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The Parking Patrol should be disbanded

Why is it necessary to publish information and photos of individuals’ parking errors? There is no official Parking Patrol within any department in The Villages. Apparently, the members of the Parking Patrol perceive that what they are doing benefits good order in The Villages. Actually, the members of the Parking Patrol are more than likely a group of individuals who choose to squander their time—and in some cases, the little time they have left in their lives—stirring up dissension among others.

The Villages, FL · 1d