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⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Spanish Springs
TonightPavani’s Band
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⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock SquareGood Friday morning, Middleton — and what a fine last Friday of May it is, with the blueberry fields calling.
- Pickin' & Splashin' U-Pick — Spend the morning at Amber Brooke Farms picking blueberries and cooling off.
- Blueberry U-Pick & Storytime — A perfect family outing with storytime alongside the pick-your-own fields.
- Pavaniu2019s Band — Catch live music from Pavaniu2019s Band somewhere around town this evening.
Michigan man seeking a place to stay ends up in jail after arrest at Pilot
A Michigan man was arrested with marijuana after asking a deputy for help at a Pilot gas station.
Villager who has been tormenting neighborhood threatens to burn down ex-girlfriend’s home
A resident of the Historic Side of The Villages who has been tormenting his neighborhood has been jailed after allegedly threatening to…
Villager won’t be prosecuted in theft of neighbor’s newspaper
A Villager won’t be prosecuted in the theft of neighbor’s newspaper.
Former Boston cop’s bogus police report triggers helicopter search for wife
A former Boston police officer living in Lady Lake was arrested after allegedly fabricating a stabbing story during a boozy domestic dispute…
Harbor Hills man arrested in string of burglaries and attempted auto thefts
A resident of Harbor Hills has been charged with a string of burglaries and auto thefts resulting in at least $10,900 in…
Uninsured driver arrested after crashing in roundabout in The Villages
A Leesburg man was arrested with a suspended license after crashing an uninsured vehicle at a roundabout in The Villages.
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Live Square Entertainment for Friday, May 29
Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on May 29, 2026 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Friday, May 29

Senate candidate coming to The Villages as new poll shows wavering support for Trump
A candidate for U.S. Senate is heading to The Villages as a new poll shows wavering support for President Trump in Florida. Read more: Senate candidate coming to The Villages...

City Fire to welcome Eric Bolling for happy hour broadcast in The Villages
Conservative voice Eric Bolling will broadcast a live edition of his "Main Street America" program on Friday at City Fire in Brownwood. Read more: City Fire to welcome Eric Bolling...

Villager who has been tormenting neighborhood threatens to burn down ex-girlfriend’s home
A resident of the Historic Side of The Villages who has been tormenting his neighborhood has been jailed after allegedly threatening to burn down his ex-girlfriend's home. Read more: Villager...

Villager won’t be prosecuted in alleged theft of neighbor’s newspaper
A Villager won’t be prosecuted in the alleged theft of a neighbor’s newspaper. Read more: Villager won’t be prosecuted in alleged theft of neighbor’s newspaper
No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl
Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.
Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country
A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual'
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered two rare 2,500-year-old bronze neck rings inside an ancient burial site, calling the find highly unusual.

‘Ghosts’ on Florida highways: Roadside stings snare 249 illegal immigrants, officers warn many more hiding
Florida Highway Patrol teams up with ICE and local agencies in Operation 9, arresting 249 illegal immigrants along South Florida highways in three days.

Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local schools
The National PTA faces scrutiny over DEI initiatives and left-wing political priorities allegedly trickling down to state and local school chapters and ultimately reaching students.
Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists
Hours after an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh, Gaza's Eid markets were full, revealing a disconnect with Hamas.
US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says
US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.

Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine
A drone entered Romanian airspace and struck an apartment building, causing an explosion and fire that injured multiple people, authorities said.
Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local schools
The National PTA faces scrutiny over DEI initiatives and left-wing political priorities allegedly trickling down to state and local school chapters and ultimately reaching students.

Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker
Maine Republican Sen. Trey Stewart says Democrats backing Graham Platner against Susan Collins will face a rude awakening with voters this November.
Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
Rhun ap Iorwerth's promise of a "road-based solution" to motorway congestion is
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t compute — it’s memory
South Korean chip startup Xcena is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory.

Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US
Hyundai reportedly plans to deploy over 25,000 Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots across U.S. auto plants, starting at its Georgia facility in 2028.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida
The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX.
Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point
The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.
Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind
A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas.

Fingal's Cave: Scotland's 'cave of melody' where eerie echoes bounce off pillars of solidified lava
Fingal's Cave is a hollow inside the Scottish island of Staffa that is characterized by massive, interlocking hexagonal columns of volcanic rock and astonishing acoustics.

'Very rough day': Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions
The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, is a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
Ospreys hatch fourth and final egg of the season
Webcams show the fourth chick emerging as the mother feeds the other three with fish.

Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs OTAs with heavy knee brace, still targeting Week 1 return
Patrick Mahomes participated in Chiefs OTAs five months after ACL surgery, throwing touchdowns while wearing a heavy brace on his reconstructed knee.

Trump backs Giants QB Jaxson Dart after rally appearance backlash, says 'He's also loved more'
President Donald Trump defended Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart after he faced criticism from a teammate and media for introducing Trump at a rally last week.

Ronda Rousey recalls surprise pro wrestling appearances after WWE, talks whether she'll return to that world
Ronda Rousey explains her brief return to pro wrestling, her AEW run-in with Toni Storm and why growing family plans limit her future in the ring.

KC Navarro, Xia Brookside earn TNA championship opportunities, Leon Slater heading to Ultimate X and more
KC Navarro and Xia Brookside win Champions Challenge matches on TNA "Impact," earning No. 1 contender shots at the International and Knockouts titles.

Spurs blow out Thunder, force Game 7 as Victor Wembanyama leads the way with 28-point double-double
The San Antonio Spurs force Game 7 with a 118-91 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder as Dylan Harper impressed off the bench and Victor Wembanyama dropped 28 points to...
'Choreographers are the new DJs': The art of the viral dance routine
The choreographer behind the PinkPantheress song Girl Like Me says the first move is usually the best.
CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming abuse after Radio 1 Big Weekend set
The Irish singer says she has experienced a "difficult" few days after performing at the music festival.
Monty Don receives reminder from BBC over clothing promotion rules
Don wore a jacket on Gardeners' World soon after appearing in an advertising campaign for the company.
Imbruglia 'so excited' about concert with Tom Jones
The Australian, along with Nathan Evans and Saint Phnx, will be support acts for the Welsh singer.
Female performers tell of sexual harassment at work
Entertainers reveal how they have been groped and suffered unwanted sexual comments at venues.
Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be slashed to 10% to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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