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After making the long climb to the very top for a better view of his surroundings, this adorable squirrel decided he had earned a well-deserved nap in The Villages. Thanks...

An 81-year-old Lady Lake man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured Sunday evening when their SUV crashed into a guardrail and several trees. Read more: 81-year-old Lady Lake...

Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on June 15, 2026 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Monday, June 15

Villagers took to the streets in their decorated golf carts on Sunday afternoon to celebrate President Donald J. Trump’s 80th birthday. Read more: Villagers take to the streets to wish...

A man has been sentenced after crashing his pickup in a roundabout and damaging a golf cart tunnel in The Villages. Read more: Pickup driver sentenced in crash that damaged...
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

A new report claims Trump's Liberation Day tariffs suppressed hiring by up to 1 million jobs and cost American families roughly $1,000 more in 2025.

Trump joins G7 summit with world leaders to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, China dependency, and NATO amid America First tariff tensions.
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".

President Trump announces U.S.-Iran peace deal, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the naval blockade with a signing set for Friday.
What makes this combustible: at the very moment that tens of thousands of workers are being shown the door, a small cohort of AI insiders is becoming wealthy on a...
Orbio announces $21 Million Series A in round led by Dawn Capital.
JPMorgan can't be pleased by any of this.
The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

The FBI says Russian hackers exploited vulnerable TP-Link home routers to spy on targets and steal login data. Learn which models are affected.

This skull-shaped mask was made to be used in a ritual involving the Aztec god of death.
Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.
The project will allow volunteers to help defend red squirrels by monitoring footage remotely.
The project's long-term goal is to reintroduce the wetland insect to more sites.
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 with goals from Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado celebrated at the Puerto Rican Day Parade after New York's first NBA title since 1973.

The Bloodline saga intensifies on "SmackDown" as Jacob Fatu delivers Roman Reigns' message to Solo Sikoa, and Jey Uso advances in King of the Ring.

Curacao scores its first-ever World Cup goal against Germany at Houston's NRG Stadium, led by manager Dick Advocaat in the 2026 Group Stage.

Pro wrestler Jordan Saint, known as "Black Flash," died at age 23 in a car crash according to Pandemonium Pro Wrestling and Naptown All-Pro Wrestling.
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses were the other headliners at this year's metal and rock extravaganza - we went along.
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Tom Brady and ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan reunited to celebrate son Jack's high school graduation, sharing heartfelt tribute posts on Instagram.

Spencer Pratt says he is teaming up with Karen Bass' brother Kenneth Bass in suing the LA mayor over alleged negligence in the Palisades fire.
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
The founder says rising childcare costs mean many of those they help are in work but struggling.
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
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Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop.
If you know the Winter Garden Crooked Can, this looks like the bigger destination version: brewery, taproom, food hall-style options, outdoor space, live entertainment, and family-friendly amenities like a splash …
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