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Former Coleman prison guard found guilty of vehicular homicide
A former guard at the federal prison at Coleman has been found guilty of vehicular homicide in the death of a 68-year-old Leesburg man in a crash in 2018 in Sumter County. Robert Jason Headley, 43, of Ocala was found guilty by a jury on Wednesday on charges that also included driving under the influence manslaughter.
Problem grandson upsetting villa community in The Villages
Residents of a villa community in The Villages say they are tired of being bullied by a grandson living with his grandparents. The residents of Villa Valdosta spoke out Friday before the Community Development District 3 Board of Supervisors at Savannah Center. They said a 40-year-old grandson has been living...
Residents say it’s time to restore promise of cap on amenity rates
Janet Sweeny bought her home in the Amelia Villas nearly two decades ago. She is worried because her amenity fees continue to climb and she no longer has the assurance of a cap on her rate. “I am on a fixed income and enough is enough,” Sweeny said. Many...
Official calls for restoration of cap on amenity rates in The Villages
An elected official in The Villages is calling for the restoration of a limit on amenity rates paid by residents. “I want to see a cap back in place for the amenities,” said Community Development District 1 Board Chairman Rocky Hyder. He said residents, who are paying more and...
Woman with long criminal history arrested when caught behind wheel
A woman with a long criminal history was arrested on a felony charge when she was caught behind the wheel of a pickup. Valerie Jeanne Petters, 53, of Wildwood, was driving a silver Chevrolet pickup at about 9 a.m. Monday on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 at Edwards Road when an officer received an alert on an automated license plate reader indicating that the truck’s registered owner had a suspended license, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Suspect tracked down after 2023 fracas at airbnb in The Villages
A 21-year-old was being held with bond after skipping a court date in connection with his arrest last year after an alleged attack at an airbnb in The Villages. Murphy Robert-Glen Palmer was arrested Tuesday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear. He was booked without bond at the Sumter County Detention Center.
Villager with out-of-compliance lawn can’t be reached by Community Standards
A Villager with an out-of-compliance lawn can’t be reached by Community Standards. A public hearing was held Friday at Savannah Center in front of the Community Development District 1 Board of Supervisors regarding the home of Karen Lewis at 1713 Carrera Drive in De La Vista North. A complaint...
Moonlighters orchestra show will raise money to fight hunger
The Moonlighters orchestra will bring back the big band sounds to a benefit dance Friday at 6 p.m. in the La Hacienda Recreation Center. Proceeds will be donated to the Seeds of Hope Wildwood Soup Kitchen and Wildwood Food Pantry. It’s part of the local, Showcase of Talent events.
Villager with crack cocaine in golf cart nabbed at Wawa
A Villager with crack cocaine in her golf cart was nabbed at a Wawa convenience store. Amanda Gayle Clay, 40, who lives on the Historic Side of The Villages, was driving a yellow Yamaha golf cart shortly before midnight Monday near BJ’s Whole Club when she failed to come to a complete stop at an intersection, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Plastic cover on roof latest problem at abandoned home in The Villages
A plastic cover on a roof is the latest problem at an abandoned property in The Villages. The home located at 3288 Shelby St. in the Village of Summerhill was the subject of a public hearing Friday morning before the Community Development District 3 Board of Supervisors at Savannah Center.
It’s an outrage to those who pay for Priority Pools
The idea of opening three Priority Pools to all residents because Paradise Pool requires renovation is an outrage to those of us that PAY to have access to these pools. First, the Village of Glenbrook and Village of Belle Aire don’t even have neighborhood pools like most Villages do. For our convenience, we pay for Priority access. What I don’t understand is why does the Developer feel they need to open access to Priority Pools when there are numerous neighborhood pools that those residents can utilize during the renovation.
Villager livid after ruling on paint job at deed compliance hearing
A Villager is livid after a ruling last month in a deed compliance hearing in which his paint job was found to be out of compliance. The home at 1326 Balboa Court in the San Pedro Villas was the subject of a deed compliance hearing in April before the Community Development District 1 Board of Supervisors. The board found that the house had been painted in stages and the colors don’t match. The board voted to find the home out of compliance and granted 45 days for the house to be brought into compliance. If it remains out of compliance, a $50 daily fine will be imposed.
Village of St. Johns woman arrested on additional theft charge
A Village of St. Johns woman has been arrested on another theft charge, following her original arrest this past month. An officer went to the home of 56-year-old Keshmira Engineer at 1624 Galloway Drive on Tuesday morning and took her into custody on a felony charge of grand theft, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Florida man accused of stealing mattress from Walmart
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly walked out of a Walmart in The Villages with a mattress and other merchandise – and didn't pay for it. Kirt Clark, 42, was arrested and charged with grand theft, two counts of petit...
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