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Breaking news and top stories from The Villages in Sumter County, Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes 'Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights': Full press conference

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes 'Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights': Full press conference

DeSantis will be at the Eisenhower Recreation Center on Buena Vista Boulevard.

December 4, 2025 8:46am EST
Florida woman arrested for pushing 73-year-old during Charlie Kirk event in The Villages: Affidavit

Florida woman arrested for pushing 73-year-old during Charlie Kirk event in The Villages: Affidavit

A Florida woman was arrested on a battery charge after allegedly pushing a 73-year-old woman to the ground during a remembrance event in The Villages for Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative political activist who was shot and killed during a speaking event last week in Utah.

September 15, 2025 4:27pm EDT
New Costco location opens in Florida: What we know

New Costco location opens in Florida: What we know

Costco opened its newest Florida location on Wednesday morning in The Villages.

August 6, 2025 11:35am EDT
Woman dies after falling from golf cart; driver arrested for DUI Manslaughter

Woman dies after falling from golf cart; driver arrested for DUI Manslaughter

A 60-year-old woman died after falling from a golf cart in The Villages, and the driver was later arrested for DUI manslaughter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

March 9, 2025 12:11pm EDT
Florida man accused of hiding stolen Walmart items in bushes outside store

Florida man accused of hiding stolen Walmart items in bushes outside store

A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly stole over $300 worth of Walmart merchandise and tried to hide it in bushes outside the store, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

July 16, 2024 12:51pm EDT
Is Costco coming to The Villages? What we know about first Sumter County location

Is Costco coming to The Villages? What we know about first Sumter County location

Costco is coming to The Villages!

April 24, 2024 10:31am EDT
The Villages woman, 81, allegedly attacks man over computer problem

The Villages woman, 81, allegedly attacks man over computer problem

An 81-year-old woman was arrested last week after she allegedly attacked a man who went to her house to help her with a computer problem.

April 15, 2024 4:30pm EDT
Man from The Villages serving time for voting using dead dad's ballot

Man from The Villages serving time for voting using dead dad's ballot

Robert Rivernider, a 58-year-old man who lives in The Villages, is currently serving a 180-day jail sentence after he was convicted of voter fraud.

January 12, 2024 9:13am EST
Florida man becomes instant millionaire after cashing in winning lottery ticket bought in The Villages

Florida man becomes instant millionaire after cashing in winning lottery ticket bought in The Villages

A lucky man from Lady Lake became an instant millionaire after cashing in a winning lottery ticket this week.

December 19, 2023 4:57pm EST
Quilters in The Villages spend hundreds of hours crafting for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Quilters in The Villages spend hundreds of hours crafting for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Once a week at the Hibiscus Recreation Center, a group of a few dozen women combine their pastimes and their passions.

December 5, 2023 7:30pm EST
Florida man threatens officers after they tell his wife about drunken pool incident, police say

Florida man threatens officers after they tell his wife about drunken pool incident, police say

The man also called the officers "pieces of s---" for calling his wife about the incident, according to an arrest affidavit.

October 25, 2023 3:45pm EDT
Former Illinois police chief caught shoplifting from Walmart in The Villages, officials say

Former Illinois police chief caught shoplifting from Walmart in The Villages, officials say

A former police chief in Illinois was caught shoplifting from a Walmart in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

October 10, 2023 6:43pm EDT
Deputies searching for duo accused of stealing multiple bottles of alcohol from The Villages Walmart

Deputies searching for duo accused of stealing multiple bottles of alcohol from The Villages Walmart

Deputies are searching for a duo who allegedly stole multiple bottles of alcohol from a Walmart in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

October 6, 2023 9:07am EDT
The Villages man, 77, faces federal charges for intent to illegally sell misbranded erectile dysfunction pills

The Villages man, 77, faces federal charges for intent to illegally sell misbranded erectile dysfunction pills

A man from The Villages has been charged in a federal case for allegedly receiving nearly 1,900 misbranded erectile dysfunction pills and planning to sell them, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

September 18, 2023 9:19pm EDT
Woman sues after alleged slip-and-fall at Dunkin' in The Villages, lawsuit says

Woman sues after alleged slip-and-fall at Dunkin' in The Villages, lawsuit says

A woman is suing a Dunkin' location after she claims to have slipped and fell on an unmarked wet floor inside the coffee shop, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County last month.

September 18, 2023 2:22pm EDT
'It's an eyesore right now': Residents in The Villages express concerns over house destroyed by fire

'It's an eyesore right now': Residents in The Villages express concerns over house destroyed by fire

A house on Mayflower Loop in The Villages was completely gutted by fire in early July. Since then, it's sat there silent and empty on the street, with the roof mostly burned away.

September 15, 2023 11:28pm EDT
Woman accused of not scanning all items at self-checkout at The Villages Walmart won't be arrested: deputies

Woman accused of not scanning all items at self-checkout at The Villages Walmart won't be arrested: deputies

A woman accused of not scanning all of her items at self-checkout and walking out without paying for them won't be arrested, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

September 14, 2023 10:49am EDT
Sumter County struggles to hire new firefighters after commissioners reject fee increases

Sumter County struggles to hire new firefighters after commissioners reject fee increases

The Sumter County Commission has voted against raising the fire assessment fee for residents and local businesses. With the area growing fast, the two local fire departments are now trying to figure out how to keep everyone safe.

August 25, 2023 6:00pm EDT
The Villages man claims $1 million lottery prize from gas station scratch-off

The Villages man claims $1 million lottery prize from gas station scratch-off

A man from The Villages is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket!

August 23, 2023 3:44pm EDT
Officials: Man shot after taking Marion County deputy's Taser during struggle

Officials: Man shot after taking Marion County deputy's Taser during struggle

Florida deputies shot a man on Thursday night after he fought with deputies and took one of the deputy's stun gun, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

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