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⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 EastportHappy Monday to my Middleton neighbors as we gather on this quiet May morning to honor those who served our country.
- Memorial Day — we pause today to observe this national holiday in remembrance of the brave men and women lost in service.
- Clermont Ceremony — the community will host a local Memorial Day service to pay respects and share in a moment of silence.
- Mount Dora Observance — neighbors are gathering for a commemorative ceremony to honor the fallen and support our local veterans and families.
- Minneola Tribute — a local Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled today for residents wishing to participate in a solemn community tribute.
- Manatee Season — though we are past the peak March window, remember these gentle giants typically seek our warm springs during winter.
Villager can ditch GPS and return home after domestic violence arrest
A Villager has been allowed to remove a court-ordered GPS device and return home following a domestic violence arrest.
Sex offender moves in with sister after fire destroys villa in The Villages
A convicted sex offender has moved in with his sister after he was injured in a fire that destroyed a villa in…
Villager sentenced for chasing down and attacking FedEx driver
A Villager has been sentenced after using his golf cart to chase down a FedEx driver he thought was driving too fast…
Villager sentenced in attack on gal pal who refused to resume romantic relationship
An apparently obsessed Villager has been sentenced in an attack on her estranged gal pal who refused to resume their romantic relationship.
New Yorker wanted on warrant arrested at restaurant in Wildwood
A New Yorker wanted on a warrant was arrested at a restaurant in Wildwood.
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Golden sunrise glows over Lake Sumter Landing boardwalk
Palm trees framed a brilliant sunrise along the boardwalk at Lake Sumter Landing as calm waters reflected the colorful morning sky across one of The Villages’ most scenic waterfront views....

Villager claims rebuffed buyer called Community Standards after offer rejected
A Villager claims a rebuffed buyer reported deed compliance violations at his home after an offer was rejected. Read more: Villager claims rebuffed buyer called Community Standards after offer rejected

Inspector finds flies roaming from bar to kitchen at City Fire
An inspector visited a popular restaurant in The Villages and found that flies were roaming from the outside bar into the kitchen. Read more: Inspector finds flies roaming from bar...

Sex offender moves in with sister after fire destroys villa in The Villages
A convicted sex offender has moved in with his sister after he was injured in a fire that destroyed a villa in The Villages. Read more: Sex offender moves in...

Villager sentenced for chasing down and attacking FedEx driver
A Villager has been sentenced after using his golf cart to chase down a FedEx driver he thought was driving too fast through his neighborhood. Read more: Villager sentenced for...
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The Iranian foreign minister's comments come after the US secretary of state said an agreement could be announced on Monday.

As an Army widow, I will never forget how ordinary Americans honored my husband
Firefighters, farmers and strangers lined Virginia highways to honor a fallen Army Reserve captain in a procession his widow will never forget.

SEN JIM BANKS: Trump’s new Triumphal Arch is a monument to American greatness
President Trump's planned Triumphal Arch over Memorial Bridge gets official approval from the Commission of Fine Arts in Washington, D.C., area.

SPLC pushed its way into K-12 schools and is more of a threat than you realize
A House Judiciary Committee hearing examines the SPLC's role in distorting civil rights policy and influencing K-12 education with left-wing ideology.
Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?
Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How...
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
The Iranian foreign minister's comments come after the US secretary of state said an agreement could be announced on Monday.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

At least 82 killed after massive gas explosion rips through coal mine in China
A massive gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in China's Shanxi province, killing at least 82 people and hospitalizing 120 others, the AP reports.
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

Deadly suicide blast rips through Pakistan train route, killing at least 23
At least 23 killed and 70 wounded after a suicide bomber reportedly detonated an explosives-laden vehicle alongside an incoming passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan.
Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.
Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

'After your boy': Hasan Piker lashes out over fed probe into Cuba trip
Political influencer Hasan Piker lashes out at OFAC subpoena over his Cuba trip, calling it an "intimidation operation" with a chilling effect on speech.
RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

Retiring senator warns if Trump continues to do 'stupid things' it will kill GOP in November
Sen. Thom Tillis warns Trump's decisions are "killing our chances" for Republicans to hold the Senate, escalating a feud with the president.
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time — even Google
We're in the transition period -- all of us.
Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
6 kitchen gadgets that make adulting feel easier
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood.

Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test
Figure AI claims its three humanoid robots completed over 24 hours of continuous autonomous package sorting without any human control in a warehouse test.
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxi reality check
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn't
When running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.
First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.
A rare ancient rainforest set to come back to life
Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest.
A rare ancient rainforest set to come back to life
Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest.
Citizen scientists needed to protect wildlife
Data for animals, such as foxes, will be welcomed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Victor Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs dominate Thunder in Game 4 to even Western Conference Finals
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 103-82 Game 4 win over the Thunder, dropping a game-high 33 points to help even up the Western Conference Finals.

Knicks fans already paying nearly $280K for courtside NBA Finals tickets as team nears historic berth
Two courtside tickets at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks' potential NBA Finals Game 3 sold for a staggering $279,804 on the secondary market.

Kyle Busch's family surrounded by drivers and team owners during heartfelt Coca-Cola 600 ceremony
NASCAR community comes together at Charlotte Motor Speedway before the Coca-Cola 600 to honor the life and legacy of legendary driver Kyle Busch.

IndyCar driver Caio Collet's vehicle catches fire in terrifying Indy 500 wreck
IndyCar rookie Caio Collet was involved in a terrifying crash late in the Indianapolis 500, sending his car into the wall and sparking a red flag.

Felix Rosenqvist wins 110th Indianapolis 500 after thrilling race
Felix Rosenqvist has won the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 in what was a thrilling finish to a race, overtaking David Malukus on the final stretch for the victory.

Brandi Glanville believes she contracted 'sexually transmitted ringworm' in her throat
Brandi Glanville suspected she contracted a sexually transmitted ringworm in her throat from a partner in adult film during candid podcast chat.

Comedian recalls 'most terrifying night' of her life after 600-pound fridge fell on her while her kids slept
Laura Clery shares her near-death experience after a 600-pound fridge pinned her against a counter while home alone with her two young children.
Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set
The British pop star has closed out a star-studded line-up at Big Weekend, which also included Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson.
Helena Christensen soaks up the sun in strapless swimsuit after turning heads at Cannes Film Festival
Helena Christensen, 57, stunned in a geometric one-piece swimsuit while soaking up the sun at a French hotel following the Cannes Film Festival.

Drew Carey calls Spencer Pratt a 'serial scammer' and urges LA voters to reject his mayoral campaign
"Price is Right" host Drew Carey blasts Spencer Pratt's run for Los Angeles mayor, telling voters to back someone competent ahead of June primaries.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
'I don't think I'll ever be able to retire'
People in their 70s say they cannot afford to quit their jobs, but others say work keeps them young.
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.
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