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New Walmart in The Villages nearly complete

Construction is nearing completion on the newest Walmart Neighborhood Market in The Villages, which will be the third local store addition by the big-box retailer this year. The new Walmart is situated on a 9.26-acre parcel at 16625 SE 91st Phillips Court, behind the Mulberry Grove Plaza and in front of the Phillips Villas.

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

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Four Villages residents booked into Sumter County jail on Halloween

Four people who gave The Villages as their address were booked into the Sumter County jail on Halloween afternoon and evening, Oct. 31, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office jail roster. The bookings include a misdemeanor DUI charge, two probation violations and sex offender registration charges. All four...

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2026 Sumter County Election Results

Sumter County voters turned out in strong numbers for the Nov. 3 general election, with 95,678 ballots cast among 130,072 registered voters, representing a 73.56% turnout. As of 7:30 pm Tuesday, all 33 precincts had reported their Election Day and early voting results, although some vote-by-mail ballots were still being counted.

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8 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Champions Restaurant

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Villagers need to know about what is being considered at landfill

People across The Villages should know what is being considered at Heart of Florida Landfill. Heart of Florida Landfill in Sumter County is pursuing deep-well disposal of leachate, the liquid collected from garbage. Its exploratory permit allows work to study the underground geology. That is different from permission to operate a leachate-disposal well.

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Sumter County residents will have opportunity to get rid of electronics and hazardous waste

Sumter County Public Works will host its next Amnesty Day Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection on Saturday, Nov. 7, providing residents with a convenient, responsible way to dispose of household hazardous materials and unwanted electronics at no cost. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Okahumpka Park, located at 6085 E. State Road 44 in Wildwood.

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Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Gilligan Racing, LLC and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced last week that they have secured a new location for a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County. Of course, they’re not saying exactly where just yet. In a...

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Former mayor appalled at ‘homophobic’ badgering of gay commissioner

A former mayor of Lady Lake said she is appalled at the “homophobic” badgering of a gay commissioner. Ruth Kussard, who served as mayor for a portion of her time on the town commission, took to the podium at Monday night’s meeting to express her disgust with the nearly two-year antics of the Rev. Paul Harsh and members of his church, First Baptist Church of Lady Lake. Harsh and his “Biblical Christian” flock have railed against homosexuality, using a considerable portion of the public comment period during commission meetings.

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Marion schools admits omissions in arrest notice

The district corrected its message about Jeffrey Farris, but questions remain about whether parents received the required information on time.

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Villages files state permit for grocery-anchored Live Oak Shopping Center

The Villages Development Company has filed for a state stormwater permit for the Live Oak Shopping Center, a planned grocery-anchored commercial hub in the Eastport area, according to Southwest Florida Water Management District records. The District received the Environmental Resource Permit application on Oct. 29. Its permit records list the...

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Leesburg’s first Black female mayor retains her commission seat

Leesburg voters have reelected Allyson E. Berry to her District 1 commission seat. Berry received 794 votes to edge out her challenger, Dr. Erika Jasper, who collected 711 votes. Berry made history on Jan. 5 when her fellow commissioners chose her to become Leesburg’s mayor, making her the first Black woman to hold the position. Berry grew up in Leesburg, and Berry Park was named in honor of her parents.

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Group in The Villages standing up for 2nd Amendment

It was a pleasure and honor to speak to The Villages Straight Shooters Club on Monday, October 26, and visit with Don Fraser, President; Mike Curtis, VP; and the Board of Directors, to thank them for their good work in promoting and supporting the 2nd Amendment of our great United State Constitution.

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7-Eleven finally wins permission to build at notoriously busy intersection

After many years, 7-Eleven has finally won permission to build a gas station at a notoriously busy intersection. The Lady Lake Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to allow Solid Rock Property Group to construct a 7-Eleven at the corner of Rolling Acres Road and County Road 466. The commission...

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Flooding in Florida, damage to homes and cars: A city by city roundup

Parts of Florida got so much rain that kayakers paddled out into streets and roads resembled rivers . Heavy torrential rain pounded Brevard County , Lake County and areas of the Treasure Coast on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, with the Space Coast seeing about 10-15 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Schools were closed Monday in Brevard, and emergency management officials warned of “life-threatening” conditions across Central Florida. Below is a roundup of photos and videos of flooding in Florida , particularly in the Space Coast, city by city. Weird weather: Heavy rain causes flooding in Florida. Stunning photos show severity Photos of flooding damage, cars under water, kayaks in streets in Brevard County, Florida Photos and video of flooding in Cocoa Beach, Florida Photos of flooding in Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, Florida Photos and video of flooding in Melbourne, Florida Photos and video of flooding on Merritt Island, Florida Photos and video of flooding in Palm Bay, Florida Photos and video of flooding at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida Photos and video of flooding in Rockledge, Florida, and nearby Cocoa Photos and video of flooding in Titusville, Florida Photos and video of flooding in

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CDD supervisor’s ‘straight talk’ propels him to huge victory over challenger

A Community Development District 2 supervisor in The Villages who prides himself on “straight talk” crushed a rival in Tuesday’s balloting. Incumbent Supervisor Jim Cipollone collected 64 percent of the vote in the contest, besting his opponent, David Stem, by more than 800 votes. “I am out...

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Sumter County voters approve revival of tourism tax

Sumter County voters have approved the revival of a tourism tax. The tourism tax referendum was favored by 59% of the county electorate in Tuesday’s balloting. The referendum establishes a 2% tourism development tax collected from tourists who stay in hotels, campgrounds, bed-and-breakfast homes or other temporary lodging. Commissioners...

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Heritage Live Oak tree to be removed at site of likely car wash

Removal of three large Heritage Live Oak trees was approved Tuesday at a meeting of the Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board. Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt approved variances to allow the removal on two separate properties. Both property owners are required to plant replacement trees and donate to the city...

Wildwood, FL · 1d

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Unofficial election results for Leesburg and Lake County

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) Here are the unofficial results with all precincts reporting in Lake County and the city of Leesburg: Leesburg races unofficial vote count All precincts have reported Leesburg Commission race results. In the race for Leesburg District 1, Allyson E. Berry led with 794 votes (52.76%) against Erika Jasper, who received 711 votes (47.24%). For Leesburg District 2, Alan Reisman secured the lead with 1,055 votes (62.35%), defeating Darel Craine, who garnered 637 votes (37.65%). For the new Leesburg District 3 seat, James E. DeCastro led with 2,348 votes (75.45%) over Michele Fiore, who received 764 votes (24.55%). Lake County Commission unofficial vote count For the County Commission District 2 race, Sean M. Parks (REP) led with 123,000 votes (88.46%) over 16,046 write-in votes (11.54%). In the race for County Commission District 4, Leslie Campione (REP) led with 101,063 votes (58.35%) against Egor Emery (DEM), who received 71,627 votes (41.35%), and 511 write-in votes (0.30%) Lake County School Board District 1 unofficial vote count With all 92 precincts reporting, Pat Kelley won the race for School Board District 1.

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Magistrate blesses plan for construction of church sanctuary in Wildwood

Crossings Christian Church will be allowed to build a 6,045-square-foot sanctuary after a special exception was granted Tuesday at a meeting of the Wildwood Planning and Zoning Board. Special Magistrate Lindsay C.T. Holt granted the exception for the property zoned agricultural on County Road 216 west of the intersection of...

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