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Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop.
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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
Florida's America 250
America turns 250 on July 4, 2026
Florida's official America250 hub is tracking statewide celebrations, history projects, and ways for communities to take part in the nation's semiquincentennial.
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TonightDance Express
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TomorrowLive Band Karaoke
⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Eastport
TomorrowClark Barrios Band
⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock Square
TomorrowAnita Drink Band
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🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square!
The Community Board just got a top-to-bottom rebuild — this is Middleton's place to talk. News tips, questions, garage-sale finds, restaurant intel, lost pets, front-porch conversation: post it here.
New around here? The Town Hall sidebar has the anonymous tip line, the live scanner feed, and upcoming events. Hit the composer above and say hello — your neighbors are listening. 👋
New Around Town:
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 …
New Around Town: Restaurants, services, openings, construction updates, local recommendations, and businesses neighbors keep asking about. If there is a place or service Middleton should know, this is the thread. Check the directory: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/business-directory/
This Weekend Around Middleton: The traffic says people are hunting for what to do next, so this is the new hub pin: weekend events, family stuff, live music, markets, school/community happenings, and anything neighbors should know before Saturday. Browse events: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/events/
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Live Square Entertainment for Sunday, June 21
Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on June 21, 2026 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Sunday, June 21
Golfer hospitalized after scary ride in golf cart at course in The Villages
A golfer was hospitalized after a scary ride in a golf cart at a course in The Villages. Read more: Golfer hospitalized after scary ride in golf cart at course...
New restaurant opening Monday in Middleton
A new restaurant offering coastal cuisine and curated cocktails will open Monday in Middleton. Read more: New restaurant opening Monday in Middleton
Team from The Villages wins Tampa Senior League championship
The pitching of Barry Foster and hitting of Joe Kasper, led the Village Bison hardball team to the Tampa Senior Baseball League spring championship. Read more: Team from The Villages...
Emaciated dog euthanized after found confined to shower in apartment
A Wildwood woman has been arrested after her emaciated dog was discovered confined to a shower in her apartment and later had to be euthanized. Read more: Emaciated dog euthanized...
Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure
British PM Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, with senior Labour figures expecting a statement on his future as early as next week.
Jazz Chisholm explains why he still won't wear a cup after fouling a pitch into his own groin
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm explains why he doesn't wear a protective cup despite fouling a pitch into his groin and leaving the game.
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent
Australia confirms its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, meaning the virus has now reached every continent.
Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants, delivering his latest appeal on behalf of migrants amid friction with President Donald Trump.
France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red headwave alert
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent
Australia confirms its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, meaning the virus has now reached every continent.
Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Counterterrorism officials are investigating after a suspect allegedly went on an anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, leaving five men injured near a mosque and another location.
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
Israeli ambassador, UN official shout over each other in tense exchange over sexual violence blacklist
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon erupted at a U.N. official during a tense heated exchange over Israel's placement on a U.N. sexual violence blacklist.
Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants, delivering his latest appeal on behalf of migrants amid friction with President Donald Trump.
Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump vows immediate repairs: report
Multiple people were reportedly arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting President Donald Trump to warn of serious jail time.
Obama Presidential Center follows widely mocked 'stolen land' acknowledgment with Native American dance show
Critics mocked the Obama Presidential Center's "land acknowledgement" as performative, while the center hosted Native American dance performances Saturday.
Obama Center embeds 'Indigenous' land message on controversial site
The Obama Presidential Center features a permanent land acknowledgment display near the museum tower, sparking debate given the site's history.
Dem who sued to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center now says venue becoming 'lifeless husk' in fresh fight
The plaintiff in the case, Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, said by refusing to take steps to resume shows, the Kennedy Center is in violation of a previous court order.
Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’
"These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.”
In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search
So ... what's your In the Weights score?
This startup built a fish-killing robot and chefs love the results
Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely.
Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival Anthropic
Jumper isn't the only big name leaving Google DeepMind.
Travel mistake puts phone, laptop and streaming accounts at risk
Public Wi-Fi can expose your passwords, banking details and accounts to hackers. Learn how a VPN and simple habits protect you while traveling.
'You kill the bacteria and heal the wound at the same time': Emerging nanotech could be the future of wound healing
Slow-healing lesions — common in diabetics and burn victims — can lead to lingering infections that resist antibiotic treatment. A new approach using light-activated therapies may offer a solution.
Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here's how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies
Ecologists and a veterinarian looked at more than 400 studies to see how to stop cats from bringing home unwelcome pathogens.
Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt
An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.
Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature'
June 20, 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.
Diagnostic dilemma: A fish stabs a man through the throat and the base of the skull
While on a fishing trip, a man sustained an unusual injury from a marlin.
Jazz Chisholm explains why he still won't wear a cup after fouling a pitch into his own groin
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm explains why he doesn't wear a protective cup despite fouling a pitch into his groin and leaving the game.
Caitlin Clark appears emotional after Fever's collapse to Angel Reese's Dream: 'All we do is foul'
Caitlin Clark appeared emotionally distraught after the Fever's 113-96 loss to Angel Reese and the Dream, blaming her team's 29 personal fouls.
4 Takeaways From The Netherlands' Dominant Win vs. Sweden At The World Cup
Total Football is here. Here are four takeaways from Netherlands vs. Sweden.
Netherlands vs Sweden draw and Germany team total highlight Saturday World Cup betting picks
The Netherlands faces Sweden, and Germany takes on Ivory Coast in Saturday World Cup action, with betting picks including a draw and team total over.
Knicks star Josh Hart reveals the moment he knew the Spurs were in trouble
Josh Hart said he knew the San Antonio Spurs were in trouble after their emotional Game 7 celebration, contrasting it with the New York Knicks' focused mindset during the Finals.
James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' dies at 85
James Burrows, the legendary "king of the multi-cam sitcom" who directed "Cheers," "Friends" and "Will & Grace," died at 85 surrounded by his loving family.
'Landman' star Michelle Randolph stuns in barely-there metallic yellow bikini in new summer photo dump
"Landman" star Michelle Randolph stuns in a metallic yellow bikini as she shares a summer photo dump celebrating the month of June with friends.
Carrie Underwood shares patriotic video of American flag display near her Tennessee property
Carrie Underwood shared a video of American flags lining a fence near her Tennessee home, expressing deep gratitude and patriotism on Instagram.
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.
TRNSMT fans shake off Scotland loss in sun-soaked Fratellis sing-a-long
The festival's first day saw torrential rain throughout the afternoon, but there was warm weather to start off Saturday.
Money Box
Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.
O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
Who had the best World Cup advert?
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.
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