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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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BBC US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' BBC US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' BBC Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe LIVESCIENCE Was Einstein wrong about anything? BBC 'The perfect football song': Why England fans (like Beckham) and players love Wonderwall BBC Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says FOX NEWS Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329 VILLAGES-NEWS Live Square Entertainment for Sunday, July 12 TECHCRUNCH Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name VILLAGES-NEWS Car crashes into resident’s apartment at retirement community VILLAGES-NEWS Villager out of her home after microwave fire damages kitchen BBC US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' BBC US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' BBC Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe LIVESCIENCE Was Einstein wrong about anything? BBC 'The perfect football song': Why England fans (like Beckham) and players love Wonderwall BBC Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says FOX NEWS Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329 VILLAGES-NEWS Live Square Entertainment for Sunday, July 12 TECHCRUNCH Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name VILLAGES-NEWS Car crashes into resident’s apartment at retirement community VILLAGES-NEWS Villager out of her home after microwave fire damages kitchen
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Car crashes into resident’s apartment at retirement community
A car crashed into a resident’s apartment at a retirement community located right outside The Villages. Read more: Car crashes into resident’s apartment at retirement community
Villager out of her home after microwave fire damages kitchen
A Villager is out of her home after a microwave fire damaged her kitchen. Read more: Villager out of her home after microwave fire damages kitchen
End of an era as The Villages’ hometown bank officially changes ownership
It will be the end of an era as The Villages’ hometown bank officially changes ownership. Read more: End of an era as The Villages’ hometown bank officially changes ownership
Problem lawn triggers public hearing for home of 91-year-old Villager
A problem lawn triggered a public hearing for the home of a 91-year-old Villager. Read more: Problem lawn triggers public hearing for home of 91-year-old Villager
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US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
Man arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe murder
A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.
Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision
Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.
Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat
The boat made the journey on Friday, when a total of 225 migrants made the crossing on three boats.
People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
World
US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The strikes follow an attack on a Cyprus -flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
Politics
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday at age 71 following a "brief and sudden" illness, ending 23 years of service in the U.S. Senate and more than three decades in...
'Die Hard' actor Robert Davi blasts Mamdani after NYC map omits Little Italy
Robert Davi posted a fiery video blasting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a city immigrant enclaves map that omitted Little Italy.
Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.
Tech & AI
Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name
When we last sat down with Jobs at TechCrunch Disrupt nearly three years ago, his firm Yosemite was brand new and biotech was still reeling from its post-pandemic crash. Now,...
This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave
Last weekend’s brutal NYC heat wave had me craving a frozen drink almost every afternoon. Normally, that would mean sweating through a walk to 7-Eleven for a slurpee. This time,...
Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone
The glasses are targeted at people who might be constantly in meetings, giving presentations, and traveling to countries where different languages are spoken.
Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion
A fake "Meta Verrified" Messenger chat threatens Facebook account deletion within 24 hours, but six major red flags reveal this phishing scam.
OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households
ChatGPT is hiring a dedicated product manager to build experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, according to a job posting.
Science
Was Einstein wrong about anything?
Albert Einstein is regarded as a genius, but even he admitted that his work wasn't perfect. So what did he get wrong?
China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.
China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.
Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges
Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.
Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
Sports
Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329
Conor McGregor returned to the UFC at UFC 329 against Max Holloway in Las Vegas, nearly five years after his last fight, a victory over Donald Cerrone.
Argentina survives another scare courtesy of Switzerland to advance to World Cup semifinals
Julian Alvarez scored in the 112th minute to send Argentina past Switzerland and into a World Cup semifinal showdown with England in Atlanta.
Khosla family reaches deal to buy Super Bowl champion Seahawks for NFL-record price: report
The Khosla family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, shattering the previous NFL franchise sale record set by the Washington Commanders.
Jude Bellingham's second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England edged Norway in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash.
Retired Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr says multiple teams have reached out about a comeback
Derek Carr said multiple teams reached out to him this offseason about returning to the NFL, but the retired quarterback said it would take a special situation.
Entertainment
'The perfect football song': Why England fans (like Beckham) and players love Wonderwall
David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.
Mick Jagger doesn't want to 'lecture' fans, says his job is to make people 'have the best time'
Legendary Rolling Stones frontman says his job is making audiences forget their problems, but his 2024 jab at Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry at New Orleans Jazz Fest sparked a public...
Kristin Cavallari admits her kids fly coach while she sits in first class
Kristin Cavallari revealed her kids fly coach while she sits in first class, echoing Jessica Simpson's controversial parenting move with fans.
Aaron Lewis says music industry turned its back on him because of his politics
Aaron Lewis says the music industry turned its back on him over his beliefs, claiming he's no longer invited to the Grand Ole Opry despite years of performing.
Kate Hudson shows off fit body in multiple string bikinis during family vacation in Greece
Kate Hudson's Instagram video showcases multiple bikini looks from her Greek family vacation with her children and parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
Business
Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.
'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'
Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".
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