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Local America 250 celebrations
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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
July 2-3, 2026 View events →
Florida's America 250
America turns 250 on July 4, 2026
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🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square!
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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 …
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VILLAGES-NEWS Court’s ruling will fuel far right’s propaganda war BBC New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget FOX NEWS Inside the Supreme Court battle to 'Save Women's Sports' BBC Three killed in Mexico City World Cup celebrations BBC Refunds: Hidden Tricks FOX NEWS Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns LIVESCIENCE Diagnostic dilemma: Improper use of a massage gun tore holes in a man's retinas FOX NEWS How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time TECHCRUNCH The ‘Father of the Internet’ is finally retiring VILLAGES-NEWS Cops called to ‘girl fight’ over cash at known drug house in The Villages VILLAGES-NEWS Hearing set for ex-church leader accused of putting cameras in ladies’ restroom VILLAGES-NEWS Court’s ruling will fuel far right’s propaganda war BBC New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget FOX NEWS Inside the Supreme Court battle to 'Save Women's Sports' BBC Three killed in Mexico City World Cup celebrations BBC Refunds: Hidden Tricks FOX NEWS Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns LIVESCIENCE Diagnostic dilemma: Improper use of a massage gun tore holes in a man's retinas FOX NEWS How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time TECHCRUNCH The ‘Father of the Internet’ is finally retiring VILLAGES-NEWS Cops called to ‘girl fight’ over cash at known drug house in The Villages VILLAGES-NEWS Hearing set for ex-church leader accused of putting cameras in ladies’ restroom
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Court’s ruling will fuel far right’s propaganda war
The president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus weighs in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on transgender athletes. Read more: Court’s ruling will fuel far right’s propaganda war
Cops called to ‘girl fight’ over cash at known drug house in The Villages
A woman was arrested after a girl fight over cash at a known drug house in The Villages. Read more: Cops called to ‘girl fight’ over cash at known drug...
Hearing set for ex-church leader accused of putting cameras in ladies’ restroom
A hearing has been set for an ex-church leader accused of installing cameras in the ladies’ restroom at his former house of worship. Read more: Hearing set for ex-church leader...
Villagers4Democracy to host 250th anniversary celebration at Lake Sumter Landing
The Villagers4Democracy group will host a celebration on Saturday, July 4 to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Read more: Villagers4Democracy to host 250th...
District offices in The Villages to close for Independence Day holiday
In observance of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, all District Customer Service Centers, District Administrative Offices, and Recreation Offices in The Villages will be closed on Friday, July 3. Read...
Top Stories
Inside the Supreme Court battle to 'Save Women's Sports'
Riley Gaines and Save Women's Sports activists celebrate after the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning trans athletes from girls' sports.
Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.
Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.
Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns
Celebrity event planner reveals what it would take to transform Madison Square Garden into a romantic wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.
Harris-backed Democrat scrubs BLM-era posts as House campaign heats up
Dan Koh deleted several Black Lives Matter posts from Twitter as he campaigns for Massachusetts's sixth congressional district, records show.
World
Three killed in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.
Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
Politics
New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget
Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM.
WATCH: Angel mom turns tables on sanctuary politicians with basic question about their priorities
Jessica Gorman told lawmakers her daughter Sheridan “was not a talking point" as she accused sanctuary city leaders of failing to protect American citizens.
Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.
Harris-backed Democrat scrubs BLM-era posts as House campaign heats up
Dan Koh deleted several Black Lives Matter posts from Twitter as he campaigns for Massachusetts's sixth congressional district, records show.
America's favorite beers — and the jobs tied to them — are at the center of a brewing trade fight
Report says beer tariffs would squeeze the most profitable segment of the U.S. market, putting American distributors and retailers at risk of job losses.
Tech & AI
The ‘Father of the Internet’ is finally retiring
Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models
The Trump administration's erratic approach to AI policymaking has left companies across the industry with little clarity about what will govern future model releases.
Wayve launches $85M employee tender offer at $8.5B valuation
Wayve’s offering is part of a growing trend of AI startups using employee tenders as a strategic tool to attract and retain talent.
Startup Battlefield Australia application closes in days: Apply before July 6
What if one pitch changed everything? The next company nobody has heard of yet is building something that will matter. It could be yours.
OpenClaw is finally available on Android and iOS
The free open source agentic program is finally invading your phone.
Science
Diagnostic dilemma: Improper use of a massage gun tore holes in a man's retinas
Misuse of a handheld massage gun left a young man with rare retinal injuries that could have led to permanent vision loss.
Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend
North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.
Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.
Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade
Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.
Three beaver kits born in Wyre Forest enclosure
New beaver kits are captured on camera after a family of six beavers were first released in 2024.
Sports
How to Watch England vs. DR Congo: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the England and DR Congo FIFA World Cup match.
Mexico Breaks 40-Year Curse In World Cup Knockout Stage Win vs. Ecuador
Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a...
Does USA Have Enough Depth? Could They Beat Spain? Maurice Edu Answers Fans' Questions
Maurice Edu answers USA fans' questions ahead of the World Cup matchup vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How to watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32
Team USA faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday night in the Bay Area with a coveted spot in the round of 16 on the line.
US women Olympians react to historic Supreme Court ruling on the protection of women's sports
Olympic gold medalists celebrate the Supreme Court ruling upholding state laws that ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Entertainment
Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns
Celebrity event planner reveals what it would take to transform Madison Square Garden into a romantic wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.
Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.
Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack
Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.
What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations
The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden.
Rare David Bowie items to begin V&A exhibition tour in Dundee
Stage costumes, musical instruments and drawings are included in the show, which opens in Dundee in November
Business
Refunds: Hidden Tricks
Struggling to get a refund? Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares some tips.
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure
Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
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Wednesday, July 1
AH
10:00 AM
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting
📍 Sumter County Board of County Commissioners
ST
11:00 AM
Story Time
📍 Bushnell Library
LB
2:00 PM
LEGO Build & Play
📍 Bushnell Library
WC
2:00 PM
Windell Campbell Puppet Show
📍 E.C. Rowell Library
TN
7:00 PM
Trivia Night
📍 Fenway Bar & Grill
Thursday, July 2
ST
10:00 AM
Story Time
📍 Pinellas Plaza Library
LA
6:30 PM
Live Acoustic
📍 World of Beer Brownwood
PT
7:00 PM
Poker Tournament Night
📍 Oxford Downs Poker Room
CA
7:00 PM
Celebrate America 250 Bushnell Freedom Fest
📍 Marge A. Thies Plaza Park
Friday, July 3
ST
10:00 AM
Story Time
📍 Belvedere Library
WT
5:00 PM
Wine Tasting Friday
📍 Two Old Hags Wine Shop
LM
7:00 PM
Live Music Friday Night
📍 Magnolia Bar & Grill
LM
8:00 PM
Live Music
📍 Fenway Bar & Grill
Saturday, July 4
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7:00 AM
Motorcycle Swap Meet @ Webster Westside
📍 Webster Westside Flea Market
AA
3:00 PM
All American Celebration
📍 Lake Sumter Landing
AA
3:00 PM
All American Celebration – Cornhole Tournament
📍 Lake Sumter Landing
LM
8:00 PM
Live Music
📍 Fenway Bar & Grill
SN
8:00 PM
Saturday Night Live Music
📍 Magnolia Bar & Grill
Sunday, July 5
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