Hurricane Ian threatens Florida retirement community The Villages
One of the nation's largest retirement communities is bracing for Hurricane Ian's impact. The Villages, which s located about 45 miles northeast of Orlando, could see damaging wind and possibly a foot of rain. The last major storm to strike the region was Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Party in The Villages welcomes home all-female honor flight
Hundreds gathered outside American Legion Post 347 in The Villages to welcome home the all-female Veterans Honor Flight after its trip to Washington, D.C.
Why some younger adults are interested in living, working in The Villages
As the population in The Villages continues to grow, there are younger adults interested in working or living in the retirement community.
NWS radar may not detect some tornadoes in North Central Florida
The National Weather Service admits its Doppler radar in Jacksonville, which is supposed to cover Marion County, was down for maintenance when an EF-1 tornado passed over Ocala this past weekend.
Crews recover body of worker from Lake County construction site
Authorities say a construction worker became trapped after a cave-in near a road construction site in Lake County late Wednesday afternoon.
Central Florida comedian honors Bob Saget
A Central Florida comedian took time to honor Bob Saget at a performance in The Villages. He said he met Saget in the early 2000s at The Improv in Downtown Orlando and considers him an inspiration.
New fraud database helps catch 2020 voters who cast multiple ballots
Three people were recently arrested in the Villages after officials say they cast more than one ballot in an election.
Life in the foxhole: 97-year-old Villages veteran reflects on D-Day, Battle of the Bulge
Irving Locker’s backyard turtle preserve is what you would call his happy place. Just off his backyard in The Villages, at any moment you can spot a handful of the reptiles moving about the expansive field. It was December of 1944, nearly 77 years ago. Locker had just survived D-Day months before, landing on Utah Beach with his gun battalion. To this day, he can recall the chaos of the wounded on the beach.
Census shows growth in GOP stronghold as Florida adds House seat
As Florida prepares to add a 28th congressional seat and the major parties get ready to fight for control of the U.S. House, new census data shows the country's fastest-growing metropolitan area is a popular retirement area that is overwhelmingly Republican — just like the state Legislature.
2 Villages High School students arrested after allegedly possessing weapon, deputies say
Two students at The Villages High School were arrested on Friday.
Lake County woman receives vaccine, husband turned away when shots run out
Walmart, Sam's Club, and Winn-Dixie are all joining Publix in getting coronavirus vaccines into arms. Florida is getting more than 340,000 doses of the vaccine in the coming.
Vaccine site reopens in The Villages
A large coronavirus vaccination site in The Villages is back open to the relief of many in the retirement community.
State to reopen vaccine site in The Villages
Florida is expecting to get more than 300,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine this week. That's 40,000 more doses than usual. The state also announced that a drive-through vaccination site in The Villages that was closed last week will be reopening.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments in The Villages canceled due to supply issue
Residents of The Villages cruised by an empty lot behind The Fresh Market, hoping to see some action Thursday. They were in search of the coronavirus vaccine.
President Trump holds rally in The Villages
Supporters of President Donald Trump rallied behind their candidate in The Villages on Friday. It was the president's third stop in Florida since he contracted the coronavirus.
Vice President Pence holds rally in The Villages
Vice President Mike Pence make two campaign stops in Central Florida on Saturday, including an event in The Villages.
Vice President Pence making 2 stops in Central Florida today
Vice President Mike Pence will be making campaign stops in Central Florida today, with visits to Orlando and The Villages.
President Trump’s new pandemic advisor visits Central Florida
Dr. Scott Atlas, President Trump’s new pandemic advisor, made a stop in The Villages alongside Governor Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis speaks in The Villages, says highest spike in COVID-19 cases is among those aged 25-34
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at The Villages Regional Medical Center, giving his take on what's being done to fight COVID-19 and what needed to be done better.
Residents of The Villages to receive prescription deliveries by drone
UPS and CVS have teamed up to deliver prescriptions by drone. In May, residents in The Villages will be able to utilize the service.