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TonightStudio 77
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Eastport
TonightCLUB CTRL Feat. DJ Lu-S | White Night PartyUpdated
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock Square
TonightSheila & The Sound
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Lake Sumter Landing
TonightAlex Hayes Band
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Spanish Springs
TonightEarth Beat
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Sawgrass Grove
TomorrowLive Effect
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock SquareHappy Sunday, Middleton, as we settle into a quiet morning before the music starts up across the square.
- Earth Beat — the rhythm section takes the stage today for a live performance in our community.
- Alex Hayes Band — catch this local favorite bringing their signature sound to the neighborhood this afternoon.
- Sheila and The Sound — the soulful group rounds out today's musical lineup with a high-energy set for residents.
- Local Activities — our neighbors in The Villages just to the south host over 3,000 different weekly clubs.
New Yorker wanted on warrant arrested at restaurant in Wildwood
A New Yorker wanted on a warrant was arrested at a restaurant in Wildwood.
Arrest logs show risky mix of golf carts and booze at town squares
Golf carts are a beloved staple of daily life in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown, but a review of arrests in the first five…
Oxford woman arrested after early morning brawl with husband
An Oxford woman was arrested on a domestic battery charge following an early morning brawl with her husband that left his glasses…
Suspect with marijuana arrested after trying to make quick getaway from Southern Trace Plaza
A suspect with marijuana was arrested after trying to make a quick getaway from a busy shopping plaza in The Villages.
Husband with violent history allegedly strangles partner of 16 years during intimacy
A Lady Lake man was arrested for battery after allegedly strangling his wife for supposedly saying another man’s name during intimacy.
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Colorful wood duck spotted at Fenney Nature Trail
This may be the most colorful duck we have here in The Villages (and we don't see him often). This male wood duck was seen at Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks...
Arrest logs show risky mix of golf carts and booze at town squares
Golf carts are a beloved staple of daily life in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown, but a review of arrests in the first five months of 2026 shows that too many residents...
Affordable housing in Fruitland Park will increase pressure on U.S. Hwy. 27/441
As Lake County continues to grapple with a booming population and skyrocketing housing costs, Fruitland Park is preparing for a new affordable housing development on Lake Geneva. Read more: Affordable...
Congressman Webster pushes bill to bolster roads and bridges
Congressman Daniel Webster is applauding movement on a bill he has co-sponsored aimed at beefing up transportation infrastructure across the nation. Read more: Congressman Webster pushes bill to bolster roads and bridges
Bad Parking example resurrects debate over golf carts and handicapped placards
A Bad Parking example from Parking Patrol has resurrected the debate over golf carts and handicapped placards. Share your thoughts at letters@villages-news.com. Read more: Bad Parking example resurrects debate over...
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'
Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the girl, who is now 16, said: "What was the point in putting me through that?"
Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.
PETER NAVARRO: Powell’s shadow Fed majority could threaten jobs, housing and growth
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may be boxed in as Powell and Biden-era allies reportedly hold enough votes to force rate hikes during an oil-price shock.
28 Boy Scouts rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during river trip in West Virginia
A routine Boy Scout river trip turned into a rescue mission when floodwaters trapped 28 scouts along the Cacapon River in West Virginia Saturday.
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.
Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured while swimming out at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland.
Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
WATCH: Republicans shrug off fears that Trump targeting GOP incumbents could backfire on agenda
House Republicans brush aside fears over Trump backing primary challengers against GOP incumbents after Rep. Thomas Massie's Kentucky defeat.
WATCH: Platner doesn't apologize to Purple Heart recipient, voters when confronted on post mocking soldier
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner declined to apologize for a deleted Reddit post saying a Purple Heart recipient "didn't deserve to live."
AOC tells New Yorkers to ‘pull up’ to Alabama during rally speech behind bulletproof glass
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparks controversy with fiery Alabama rally speech urging northern progressives to "pull up" to southern red states.
Feds subpoena Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba trips
Hasan Piker and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin face Treasury subpoenas in a federal probe into whether activists violated U.S. Cuba sanctions.
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ as 84-day war nears possible end
President Donald Trump announced progress toward a deal with Iran after talks with regional leaders, saying final details will be announced shortly.
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
Robot mower flaw could open your home network
A security researcher says Yarbo robot mowers contained serious flaws enabling remote access, live camera feeds and Wi-Fi password theft from home networks.
You have a credit freeze; it still isn’t enough
Credit freezes block many fraudulent applications but miss synthetic identity fraud, account takeovers and tax refund scams. Here is what else to do.
These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware
Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to...
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
How did animals survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?
It helped to have a number of features to aid survival following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.
Rare coastal grassland restoration completed
Almost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.
AI-generated images are making it impossible to distinguish truth from fiction. We need laws and AI watermarks to protect our shared reality.
Generative AI is destroying the baseline assumption that photographs bear some causal connection to reality. That's bad news for democracy.
DNA sequencing is rewriting our understanding of historic outbreaks, but it can't tell the whole story
Techniques for analyzing DNA have advanced, enabling scientists to better understand disease outbreaks throughout history.
Science news this week: Laotian 'death jar', climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Knicks take commanding 3-0 lead over Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Finals
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sat courtside as Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 121-108 Game 3 win over Cleveland, taking a 3-0 series lead.
NASCAR's Truck Series and O'Reilly Autoparts Series honor Kyle Busch with moments of silence at Charlotte
The NASCAR world pays tribute to Kyle Busch at Charlotte, with the Truck Series and O'Reilly Autoparts Series honoring the late driver before their races.
Kyle Busch's iconic No. 18 will appear in the Indianapolis 500 in tribute to late driver
Kyle Busch's iconic No. 18 from his Joe Gibbs Racing days will be honored at the Indianapolis 500 on Dale Coyne Racing's Honda driven by Grosjean.
USMNT roster takes shape under Mauricio Pochettino as US prepares to host World Cup: reports
Multiple sources say Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter have been selected for the USMNT's 26-man 2026 World Cup roster under Mauricio Pochettino.
Cubs star Nico Hoerner pulls off jaw-dropping throw between his legs to make incredible play
Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner made a sensational between-the-legs throw to nab Houston Astros catcher César Salazar on a bunt attempt at Wrigley Field Saturday.
Jack Osbourne fires back at body shamers calling him 'grossly underweight'
Jack Osbourne fires back at body shamers in an Instagram video, saying he has maintained his weight since leaving the celebrity jungle show.
Carmen Electra channels her Playboy past in leopard-print bunny costume on the red carpet
Carmen Electra revisited her Playboy roots in a leopard-print bodysuit and matching bunny ears at The Abbey Food & Bar's 35th anniversary celebration.
Lindsay Lohan, Brooks Nader and Halsey heat up red carpets in sky-high slits and sheer gowns
Hollywood's biggest stars stepped out in revealing black dresses this week, with sheer gowns and high slits dominating red carpets from Cannes to Milan.
Rape survivor Pelicot tells Hay Festival how she found love again
Global feminist figurehead tells Hay Festival how she has learned to trust again after ordeal.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Sarah Drew reveals pastor father’s advice that transformed her life
Sarah Drew says her pastor father's Bible-rooted advice on combating fear with aggressive gratitude changed her life as she prepared for motherhood.
City's living costs drive workers to food banks
It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.
Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices
Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much?
