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Gloria Austin’s death comes at time when famed equestrian resort ready for new direction
Revered equestrian Gloria Austin bronzed the stately traditions which paved the path for the Grand Oaks Resort, but her recent death comes at a time when the resort’s rolling hills could be on the verge of a vastly different landscape. Austin grew up on a family farm in New...
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.
Developer proposes opening three Priority Pools to residents of The Villages
The Developer has proposed opening three Priority Pools to residents of The Villages during the demolition and reconstruction of the Paradise Recreation Center and its family pool. But there’s a catch. The Developer would open up the Orange Blossom Hills, Glenview and Lopez country club pools during the anticipated...
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...
Vacationers land in jail after fight over golf cart and Disney tickets
Ladies from Missouri vacationing in Florida were arrested at a home in The Villages after a fight over a golf cart and Disney World tickets. Officers were called at about 11 a.m. Monday to a home on Roudell Way in the Village of Citrus Grove where 28-year-old Gina Leah Danforth of Fenton, Mo. and 31-year-old Katherine Northrup of St. Peters, Mo. were staying “while vacationing in Florida,” according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Crash escalates into attack, arrest in Florida
Jack Mobley was arrested after a traffic accident that escalated into a physical attack in Summerfield, Florida, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. A witness provided video of the incident, which shows the aftermath of the accident. (Video: Marion County Sheriff's Office)
Officials surprised two-year-old path will need to be resurfaced
Amenity Authority Committee members have expressed surprise at a budget request for the resurfacing of a walking path that is less than two years old. AAC members on Wednesday morning at Savannah Center conducted a thorough review of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. One item that raised eyebrows...
Wildwood Police Establish Protest Area for Trump Rally, Ban Drones
Wildwood Police have designated a “protest area” for Saturday’s appearance by presidential candidate Donald Trump. The area has been established south of the event site, on the Roberts Street beach. There will be a heavy police presence. Additionally, police are reminding attendees that the flying of drones is prohibited and will be strictly enforced.
Maximum heat index for Thursday with temps nearing 100
Thursday looks to be a scorcher as multiple parts of Central Florida will see temperatures at or near 100 degrees. There is a maximum heat index with advice to seek shade from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to NWS Melbourne. Kissimmee, Kenansville, Daytona Beach and Titusville are all expected to be 100 degrees. Other Central Florida locations will be anywhere from 97 to 99 degrees. Weather ...
Record heat on the way to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — We are off to a comfortable start with temperatures in the 70s. This afternoon will be another hot one as highs reach the middle 90s. A couple of spots will tie or break their record highs. Orlando will be 3° shy of the record high of 98°. Much of the day will be sunny and dry, but an isolated shower or two cannot be ruled out of the forecast.
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