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The Villages issues reminder about garbage pickup on Veterans Day

The Villages has announced that all sanitation schedules will remain entirely unchanged on Wednesday, Nov. 11. For residents expecting visitors who need Guest ID cards, services will be limited for the holiday. Guest ID card services, trail fee payments, and activity registration will only be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon at six specific recreation centers: La Hacienda, Lake Miona, Eisenhower, Rohan, Everglades, and Olympia.

The Villages, 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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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 · 22h
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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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District 3 to vote on $260,000 in sinkhole repairs at two retention basins

Village Community Development District 3 supervisors will be asked Friday to approve about $260,000 in emergency and planned repairs after sinkhole-type depressions drained water from two of the district’s stormwater retention basins this fall. The board meets at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Savannah Regional Recreation Center, 1545...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Democrats warn of massive data center under consideration in Sumter County

Local Democrats are sounding the alarm over a potentially massive data center tucked inside a sprawling development plan proposed in Sumter County. “The Mable at Center Hill” Planned Unit Development (PUD) is currently under review. While much of the 124-page planning document details standard zoning, Democrats are pointing residents to a provision buried on page 53 that allows for heavy technological infrastructure.

Sumter County, FL · 1d

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Meggison Road intersection at CR 470 to close Nov. 30 through Dec. 18

Drivers who use Meggison Road to reach County Road 470 near Florida’s Turnpike will need another route for nearly three weeks, as the intersection is scheduled to close from Nov. 30 through Dec. 18 for road construction, the Village Community Development Districts announced Thursday. Why it’s closing. The...

Lake County, FL · 6d

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Horse industry representatives discuss racetrack, sports complex at Horse Farms Forever summit

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Horse industry representatives spoke about a planned horse racetrack and a sports complex approved for the World Equestrian Center at this year’s Horse Farms Forever summit. The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners Association and Gilligan Racing LLC announced they have the acreage for a new...

Ocala, FL · 15h

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Fried Catfish Has Come Off The Fryer At Goblin Market’s Neighbor, Beef O’Brady’s? No, Ma Barker’s

Some places in Florida trade on beaches, and some trade on a bit of outlaw history. Out in the quiet stretches of Marion County, one small roadside hangout leans fully into the second option. Wanted posters line the walls, old newspaper clippings tell a wild story, and a real 1930s...

Ocklawaha, FL · 1d

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Wildwood looks to level playing field between food trucks and brick-and-mortar businesses

Commissioners voted on several mobile food truck regulations under a proposed ordinance at Monday’s meeting. The discussion began at a workshop on Oct. 19, when the commissioners called for tighter food truck restrictions. Since then, the Development Services staff received substantial input from local business owners and residents, resulting in five key policy considerations. These included where food trucks can set up; outdoor seating and customer amenities; time limits; food truck advertising; and community and business impact.

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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New AdventHealth children's clinic open in Middleton by The Villages

MIDDLETON, Fla. – The country’s biggest retirement community is investing in millennials. The Villages is partnering with AdventHealth to expand services for women and young families in Middleton. Jenny Trew and her family were the first to move there in 2023. “There were only a few houses, and...

The Villages, FL · 2d

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Villagers encouraged to sign up for senior driving safety class

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Senior Traffic Safety Class later this month, and Villagers are encouraged to attend. The four-hour class will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. It will be held at 7361 Powell Road, located at Pinellas Plaza in The Villages.

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Eagle couple spotted perched in The Village of Fenney

This beautiful bald eagle couple enjoyed each other’s company while looking out over The Village of Fenney. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Villager celebrates eighth lifetime hole-in-one with 178-yard beauty at Belmont

Richard Guy of the Village of Rio Ponderosa is proving that practice makes perfect when it comes to the golf course. On Monday, Nov. 9, he recorded an incredible eighth lifetime hole-in-one while playing at the Belmont Executive Golf Course. Guy conquered Hole No. 5, sinking a spectacular 178-yard drive...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Villagers excited about new businesses coming to Middleton

MIDDLETON, Fla. — Despite rising costs, one Central Florida area’s growth is exploding. According to Realtor.com, The Villages is the fastest growing-metropolitan area in the country — jumping nearly 5% between July 2022 and July 2023. And Middleton is meeting the demand. The talk at lunch at...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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Brevard County mother concerned about rental property after flooding

MELBOURNE, Fla. — As clean-up continues across Central Florida from last week’s deadly flooding, many renters with damage across Central Florida are wondering what’s next. A rental property in Melbourne was having ground work done, but recent rains made the property unsafe for the family living there,...

Brevard County, FL · 8h

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Divided Leesburg Commission shoots down proposed Lucas Street apartments

A divided Leesburg City Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to deny a proposed 30-unit apartment complex on Lucas Street following concerns over neighborhood traffic and “spot zoning.”. City Planning and Zoning Director Dan Miller strongly recommended denying the project, pointing out that the property is surrounded by single-family...

Leesburg, FL · 1d

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Lake County provides $222,000 to help expand food assistance for seniors and residents with disabilities

Lake County’s Office of Housing & Community Services is proud to support LovExtension with a $225,000 grant to continue its food assistance program. LovExtension is a Lake County nonprofit organization that works to reduce food insecurity among seniors and residents with disabilities throughout Lake County. The organization provides free, home-delivered food to residents who may face challenges accessing nutritious meals.

Lake County, FL · 2d

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Central Florida cities, counties grapple with consequences of Amendment 3

Florida voters passed Amendment 3 last week, effectively slashing property taxes for homeowners and billions of dollars of revenue for local governments. Now, cities and counties are grappling with million-dollar cuts and new revenue streams. Local governments in Central Florida are facing about $10 billion in lost revenue over the...

Brevard County, FL · 2d