‘Twas weeks before Christmas, and children were all around — for Mrs. Claus had made a visit to town.
Read moreMrs. Claus hosts a cookie party at Fruitland Park Library
December is the month of giving, and the Sunset Pointe Quilters have been working on a gift for charity. Members crafted more than a dozen quilts to donate to the Tunn…
Read moreQuilting group donates to Tunnel to Towers
Randa Anderson grabbed a wreath and made her way towards a headstone on Saturday during the Wreaths Across America event at the Lady Lake Cemetery.
Read moreVeterans honored with wreath laying at local cemeteries
Seven-year-old Juan Julian Domingo Lopez threw up his hands in excitement when he spotted a giant stuffed Pikachu on Saturday at the Target in The Villages.
Read morePolice make Christmas bright for children
Ann Murray often meets customers who are surprised to see Christmas trees in Summerfield.
Read moreChristmas tree farms offer festive family fun
One by one, the bicycles were moved from Lila Vilain’s backyard, in the Village of Charlotte, to the front of her home back on Nov. 28. More than 100 bikes of all shapes and sizes were lined up as if they were ready for a trip. And, in fact, they were.
Read moreFollow the Need makes dreams true for kids
On Dec. 7, 1941, an 18-year-old Donald Walters was in the car with a friend when he heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor on the radio.
Read moreResidents remember Pearl Harbor attack
The eight-night Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins Thursday evening, and area synagogues and Jewish groups are going all out to celebrate through community gatherings and worship.
Read moreSynagogues mark Hanukkah with events
Competition drives athletes.
Read moreVillages athletes win big at Gainesville Senior Games
Mary Sullivan was on hand from the frenetic outset.
Read moreRequiem for golf’s global hall of fame
To say the last few months have been hectic for Richard Pettus would be an understatement — moving to a new campus, preparing for the fall season and watching as the finishing touches were added during the first weeks of the academic year.
Read moreRange set for dazzling debut
Upcoming charity golf tournaments are giving players of all skill levels the chance to support worthy causes.
Read moreSeason of charity golf tournaments starting
A year ago, Virginia Rowand was in a rehabilitation center and couldn’t even walk on her own because of severe vertigo.
Read moreVillager gets her life back on track after bout with vertigo
Hanukkah is traditionally a time of celebration in the Jewish community, but Rabbi Zev Sonnenstein admitted that it can be harder this year given the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and concerns over anti-semitism across the globe.
Read moreCommunity lights menorah at Brownwood
Bells and Christmas go hand in hand. When it comes to finding music to perform this time of year, Bonnie Fisher, director of the Village Ringers, finds it both a breeze and a challenge.
Read moreVillage Ringers annual holiday show resonates with audiences
December is one of Live Oaks Community Church Lead Pastor Chris Holck’s favorite times of the year. For one thing, the church hosts its annual “Come to the Light” Christmas light and sound spectacular.
Read moreChurch Christmas shows, events to entertain community
It was nearly 80 degrees Friday night, but it was snowing in The Villages during the Brownwood Tree Lighting Festival.
Read moreHoliday lights brighten up Brownwood
It was a season of firsts for many during the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Festival on Wednesday at Spanish Springs Town Square.
Read moreHoliday spirit on parade at Spanish Springs
How do you balance a budget? You say this is my revenue, and this is what I’m going to spend, Sen. Rick Scott told those assembled Monday at Rohan Recreation.
The midterms are over; the race to the White House is on. It’s a race that, one way or another, winds through Florida and The Villages. In fact, it’s arriving Tuesday. That’s when former vice president Mike Pence is holding a fireside chat and signing for his recently published book, “So He…
Sometimes serving in the Senate is frustrating, Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday morning. Sometimes you wonder if you can make a difference or progress. “But in those moments where you do, you realize it does matter. It does matter, and it’s been a great honor to be able to do it,” he said. “…
The Villages Sumter County Service Center was a high traffic area Monday morning as U.S. Rep. Val Demings helped lead a golf cart caravan there — one filled with people eager to return their mail-in ballots.
When greeting the crowd at Brownwood Paddock Square, Gov. Ron DeSantis asked if they were glad to live in "the free State of Florida," a question that sparked cheers.
The media spotlight is on Florida in Hurricane Ian’s wake. For candidates, their actions now can help or hinder their political fortunes, especially for Florida’s chief executive officer, Gov. Ron DeSantis. Right now though, all that attention looks like it could give him an advantage going …
The next stage of the election is beginning, one that could include something Florida’s big races haven’t seen much of so far — political surrogates.
About 20% of Sumter County residents have taken advantage of opportunities to cast their ballots early for the 2022 primary election through Monday.
As Florida attracts new residents, its voting power, and representation, are rising. The same is true in the tri-county area, and in The Villages. Today is the final day to register to vote, or to update or change your political party, before the August gubernatorial primary. After today, …
With political candidates now locked into their respective races, campaigning and voting during the Aug. 23 primary election may seem like the next steps. However, there is more being done behind-the-scenes. Local election supervisors are diligently at work to design, proofread and produce b…
For stroke patients, time is brain.
Read moreUF Health previews mobile stroke unit
As new residents continue to move to Florida in droves, nowhere in the state is growing faster than Sumter County.
Read moreSumter County leads growth in Florida
Residents’ property tax dollars in Sumter County will continue to support The Villages Public Safety Department.
The jury didn’t buy the doughnut defense.
A jury of four men and two women from Marion County are now seated to decide the felony perjury case against suspended Sumter County commissioner Oren Miller.
Jury selection begins in Marion County today in the felony perjury trial against suspended Sumter County commissioner Oren Miller.
Suspended Sumter commissioner Oren Miller’s felony perjury trial will begin the day after Election Day, a judge ordered Tuesday.
Sumter County commissioners remain locked in on delivering the county’s largest property tax-rate cut in 15 years.
Sumter County’s foray into providing a no-kill animal shelter has been a failure, commissioners agreed Tuesday. The county will shift to a “socially conscious sheltering” model in a move designed to provide more humane treatment for the animals, the board unanimously decided.
Sumter voters on Tuesday rejected an attempt to oust two of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees from the county commission and also voted in two newcomers who have deep backgrounds in public safety. Incumbents Roberta Ulrich and Don Wiley will continue to serve in Districts 1 and 5, respectively. …
Villages residents are getting an up-close look at their new ambulances and clarity about the future of their fire department.
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