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Local America 250 celebrations
Bushnell Freedom Fest & Happy Birthday America in Wildwood
Wildwood: Pie eating contest, fireworks, live music, vendors, giveaways, fun zone & food trucks · July 3, 6-10 PM
Bushnell: River Junction Band, vendors, food trucks & fireworks at Marge A. Thies Plaza Park · July 2, 7-10 PM
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Florida's America 250
America turns 250 on July 4, 2026
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New Around Town:
Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop.
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BBC Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash BBC Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash BBC Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash VILLAGES-NEWS Golf carts enjoy plenty of entitled parking at Mulberry Grove Plaza BBC BBC Inside Science BBC Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers TECHCRUNCH Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II BBC Lisa Faulkner reveals she's 'all clear' after breast cancer diagnosis VILLAGES-NEWS Villager wins $10,000 from scratch-off bought at Walmart LEESBURG DAILY Teen allegedly attacks neighbor visiting her mother during ongoing feud FOX NEWS FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card BBC Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash BBC Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash BBC Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash VILLAGES-NEWS Golf carts enjoy plenty of entitled parking at Mulberry Grove Plaza BBC BBC Inside Science BBC Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers TECHCRUNCH Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II BBC Lisa Faulkner reveals she's 'all clear' after breast cancer diagnosis VILLAGES-NEWS Villager wins $10,000 from scratch-off bought at Walmart LEESBURG DAILY Teen allegedly attacks neighbor visiting her mother during ongoing feud FOX NEWS FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card
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Golf carts enjoy plenty of entitled parking at Mulberry Grove Plaza
Golf carts enjoyed plenty of entitled parking at Mulberry Grove Plaza. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com Read more: Golf carts enjoy plenty of entitled parking at Mulberry Grove Plaza
Villager wins $10,000 from scratch-off bought at Walmart
A Village of Bonnybrook resident just won $10,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket that she purchased at a local Walmart. Read more: Villager wins $10,000 from scratch-off bought at Walmart
Teen allegedly attacks neighbor visiting her mother during ongoing feud
A Fruitland Park teen was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking a neighbor during an ongoing dispute. Read more: Teen allegedly attacks neighbor visiting her mother during ongoing feud
AR-style rifle and ammunition seized after shots fired at home
An AR-style rifle and numerous rounds of ammunition were seized after shots were fired at a home in Fruitland Park. Read more: AR-style rifle and ammunition seized after shots fired...
If you don’t love America, ‘get the hell out’
A Villager advises those who don’t love our nation to “get the hell out.” Read more: If you don’t love America, ‘get the hell out’
Top Stories
Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.
Boy rapists given custody sentences by Court of Appeal
Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Rabbis say Mamdani owes Jews 'monster' apology
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
Why Spurs' statement spending looks set to continue
Tottenham are set to break their record transfer for the second time in a matter of days with the club's impressive performance off the field allowing greater flexibility for investment...
Former NBA doctor warns of dire consequences for Caitlin Clark if hard contact issues continue
Former 76ers doctor warns WNBA about Caitlin Clark injury risks, says Alyssa Thomas throat punch could have caused a life-or-death situation.
World
Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
UN chief backs official who reposted anti-Israel activist's claims amid calls for investigation
United Nations official Vanessa Frazier faces criticism for sharing unverified claims from a woman facing terror charges linked to Hamas on social media.
Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 20
Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
Politics
Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.
Burnham meets trade union leaders ahead of expected premiership
Andy Burnham's possible chancellor could be among the conversations between unions and the prospective prime minister.
WATCH: Lawler unloads on Raskin after fiery immigration hearing: ‘Grow the f--- up’
Rep. Mike Lawler clashed with Rep. Jamie Raskin during a House Judiciary Committee hearing as a murder victim's mother pleaded for sanctuary reforms.
'It's insane': GOP senator says Supreme Court birthright ruling hands China a citizenship loophole
Sen. Eric Schmitt warns the high court's birthright citizenship ruling leaves America vulnerable to China.
AOC sides with Bernie-backed progressive in Senate primary clash with Schumer establishment
Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, defying Chuck Schumer and the party establishment backing Haley Stevens.
Tech & AI
Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II
Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures has raised a $46.6 million Fund II from LPs, including Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures.
OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public share in the financial gains...
Popular TV-tracking app TV Time is shutting down as company focuses on AI
TV Time, the popular TV-tracking app, is shutting down on July 15 as parent company Whip Media pivots toward enterprise AI products.
Lucid Motors’ CFO is out as its new CEO continues leadership shakeup
The company announced a new slate of executive hires meant to help turn things around, as Gravity SUV sales are not taking off as expected.
US government says it got hacked — again
A top Democrat on the Senate's Intelligence Committee warned that the information accessed on a Homeland Security intelligence-sharing network may risk national security.
Science
BBC Inside Science
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time
Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first.
James Webb telescope may have discovered a mysterious, never-before-seen substance on Pluto and Titan
A new study has identified a very specific wavelength of light missing from both Pluto and Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The surprising signal suggests that these worlds harbor an unknown...
Ancient ring discovered underground in Scotland could be a Stonehenge-like monument
A hidden ring of stones or timbers detected beneath peat at Machrie Moor could represent a previously unknown Neolithic or Bronze Age monument.
11-year-old boy in Canada dies from rabies after waking up with a bat on his face
After an 11-year-old boy died of rabies, doctors are urging the public to seek medical attention following exposure to bats, even when no obvious scratches or bite marks are visible.
Sports
FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card
Folarin Balogun's controversial red card means the USMNT star will miss the Round of 16 match against Belgium with no appeal possible under FIFA rules.
USA World Cup star calls lack of appeal process for teammate's red card 'bogus'
Weston McKennie calls the lack of an appeal process "bogus" after Folarin Balogun receives a red card and suspension ahead of Belgium match.
Alexi Lalas rips referees after Folarin Balogun red card in Team USA win: 'An absolute joke'
Alexi Lalas called refereeing an "absolute joke" and compared the Falorin Balogun red card to a Lionel Messi incident against Algeria at the World Cup.
USA advances in World Cup after controversial red card vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Team USA had to battle a controversial red card on Falorin Balogun, who also scored the only goal in the Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday...
USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun receives controversial red card during Round of 32 match
U.S. men’s national team star Folarin Balogun received a red card in the second half of their Round of 32 World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night.
Entertainment
Lisa Faulkner reveals she's 'all clear' after breast cancer diagnosis
The actress, presenter and food writer says she had a 'big op' but was 'feeling so much better'.
Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
Aaron Tippin says patriotism is 'very strong in America' ahead of Fort Campbell 4th of July show
Aaron Tippin honors military families and Charlie Daniels at a Fort Campbell Independence Day celebration for America's 250th birthday event.
Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
Graham Norton and Phoebe Waller-Bridge spotted before rumoured Swift wedding
Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's wedding.
Business
Pubs allowed to extend hours for 1am England clash
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.
Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
How to bag a bargain flight
Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren't always...
Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off
The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.
World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
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6:30 PM
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Poker Tournament Night
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7:00 PM
Celebrate America 250 Bushnell Freedom Fest
📍 Marge A. Thies Plaza Park
Friday, July 3
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10:00 AM
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📍 Two Old Hags Wine Shop
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8:00 PM
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📍 Fenway Bar & Grill
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Motorcycle Swap Meet @ Webster Westside
📍 Webster Westside Flea Market
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All American Celebration – Cornhole Tournament
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