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VILLAGES-NEWS Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, June 18 VILLAGES-NEWS Great blue heron stands beneath a setting full moon at Lake Sumter Landing VILLAGES-NEWS One of three crew members cut from trash trucks in The Villages VILLAGES-NEWS Villager to seek another term on AAC despite pressure over Morse Boulevard VILLAGES-NEWS New supervisor sought in CDD 4 as pipe problems create serious financial pain LEESBURG-NEWS Alligator with a monster smile LEESBURG-NEWS Russian appliance repairman allegedly attacks wife returning from Disney trip with children LEESBURG-NEWS Daycare worker arrested after toddler found wandering on busy highway LEESBURG-NEWS Alabama skip-scanners busted during alleged $111 heist at Walmart NYTIMES In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War NYTIMES What to Know if You’re Going to the Knicks Parade NYTIMES At the Supreme Court VILLAGES-NEWS Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, June 18 VILLAGES-NEWS Great blue heron stands beneath a setting full moon at Lake Sumter Landing VILLAGES-NEWS One of three crew members cut from trash trucks in The Villages VILLAGES-NEWS Villager to seek another term on AAC despite pressure over Morse Boulevard VILLAGES-NEWS New supervisor sought in CDD 4 as pipe problems create serious financial pain LEESBURG-NEWS Alligator with a monster smile LEESBURG-NEWS Russian appliance repairman allegedly attacks wife returning from Disney trip with children LEESBURG-NEWS Daycare worker arrested after toddler found wandering on busy highway LEESBURG-NEWS Alabama skip-scanners busted during alleged $111 heist at Walmart NYTIMES In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War NYTIMES What to Know if You’re Going to the Knicks Parade NYTIMES At the Supreme Court

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BBC London Museum Smithfield site to open in November BBC Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK BBC Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport FOX NEWS From #MeToo to Maine? Dem experts weigh in on how Platner's rise tests party standards: 'Pulling the plug' BBC Number of job vacancies hits five year-low TECHCRUNCH NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX BBC Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream VILLAGES-NEWS Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, June 18 VILLAGES-NEWS Great blue heron stands beneath a setting full moon at Lake Sumter Landing VILLAGES-NEWS One of three crew members cut from trash trucks in The Villages FOX NEWS TNA Wrestling hit with wave of departures BBC London Museum Smithfield site to open in November BBC Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK BBC Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport FOX NEWS From #MeToo to Maine? Dem experts weigh in on how Platner's rise tests party standards: 'Pulling the plug' BBC Number of job vacancies hits five year-low TECHCRUNCH NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX BBC Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream VILLAGES-NEWS Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, June 18 VILLAGES-NEWS Great blue heron stands beneath a setting full moon at Lake Sumter Landing VILLAGES-NEWS One of three crew members cut from trash trucks in The Villages FOX NEWS TNA Wrestling hit with wave of departures

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Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, June 18

Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on June 18, 2026 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, June 18

Villages-News 13 hours ago

Great blue heron stands beneath a setting full moon at Lake Sumter Landing

A striking nighttime photograph captures a majestic great blue heron perched along the boardwalk at Lake Sumter Landing. A glowing full moon sets in the dark distance, casting a soft...

Villages-News 13 hours ago

One of three crew members cut from trash trucks in The Villages

One of the three crew members has been cut from trash trucks in The Villages, but an official contends it is a smarter, safer approach to collection. Read more: One...

Villages-News 14 hours ago

Villager to seek another term on AAC despite pressure over Morse Boulevard

A Villager will seek another term on the Amenity Authority Committee despite pressure over his stance on Morse Boulevard. Read more: Villager to seek another term on AAC despite pressure...

Villages-News 14 hours ago

New supervisor sought in CDD 4 as pipe problems create serious financial pain

A new supervisor is being sought in Community Development District 4 as pipe problems have created serious financial pain. Read more: New supervisor sought in CDD 4 as pipe problems...

Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK

BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.

BBC 2 hours ago

Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

BBC 2 hours ago

Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal

Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.

Fox News 2 hours ago

From #MeToo to Maine? Dem experts weigh in on how Platner's rise tests party standards: 'Pulling the plug'

Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary despite scandals, raising questions about voter willingness to overlook personal controversies.

Fox News 2 hours ago

Jeff Bezos reportedly told Trump the Washington Post was his ‘worst investment’ before staff cuts

Jeff Bezos reportedly told Trump The Washington Post was his "worst investment" at a December 2024 dinner, according to a new forthcoming book.

World

BBC 2 hours ago

Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

BBC 3 hours ago

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

BBC 3 hours ago

Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

BBC 3 hours ago

Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

BBC 3 hours ago

Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking

Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.

Politics

Fox News 2 hours ago

From #MeToo to Maine? Dem experts weigh in on how Platner's rise tests party standards: 'Pulling the plug'

Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary despite scandals, raising questions about voter willingness to overlook personal controversies.

Fox News 2 hours ago

Trump’s firing power faces twin Supreme Court tests, but one agency may get special treatment

Two Supreme Court cases could fire up a battle over Trump's authority to remove federal officials, potentially reshaping presidential power.

BBC 3 hours ago

New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place

Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending.

BBC 4 hours ago

Number of job vacancies hits five year-low

Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

BBC 4 hours ago

'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells of customer abuse

Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles.

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TechCrunch 6 hours ago

NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX

Relativity Space—a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit—might just beat SpaceX to Mars.

TechCrunch 11 hours ago

How to turn off AI in your Google Docs

Here's what you need to do to get those pesky "write with Gemini" pop-ups to go away.

TechCrunch 13 hours ago

AI is hurting Apple in more ways than one: it may force iPhone price increases

CEO Tim Cook said in a recent interview that the situation is "unsustainable."

TechCrunch 15 hours ago

Chi-Hua Chien saw Facebook coming — now he says the real AI winners won’t be selling AI

Chi-Hua Chien has spent more than two decades as a venture capitalist, but he thinks like a cultural anthropologist.

TechCrunch 16 hours ago

Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors

The former Sequoia Capital leader is filling an "existing vacancy" on SpaceX's board, days after the company went public in the largest IPO ever.

Science

BBC 7 hours ago

Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream

Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.

BBC 7 hours ago

Escape hatches on lobster pots protect marine life

Fishing equipment is being redesigned to prevent "bycatch" affecting thousands of marine creatures.

BBC 8 hours ago

Watch: Seven cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo

The cubs are the first to be born at the conservation zoo for 15 years.

BBC 13 hours ago

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

BBC 13 hours ago

Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

Sports

Fox News 14 hours ago

TNA Wrestling hit with wave of departures

TNA Wrestling announces a workforce reduction, parting ways with Tommy Dreamer, Tessa Blanchard, and Sami Callihan to streamline operations.

Fox News 15 hours ago

Caitlin Clark unveils Nike Caitlin 1 as her first signature shoe with an October release date

Caitlin Clark announces Nike Caitlin 1 signature shoe, expected to release Oct. 1 at $140, featuring her interlocking CC logo and hidden Easter eggs.

Fox News 16 hours ago

4 Takeaways From DR Congo's World Cup Draw Against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal

DR Congo played an inspired game, but it's evident for Portugal that Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn't start.

Fox News 17 hours ago

Israeli flag confiscated at Iran World Cup game while Palestinian flags remain in stands, video shows

Video from Monday's Iran-New Zealand World Cup game at SoFi Stadium appeared to show a man's Israeli flag confiscated while Palestinian flags remained in the stands.

Fox News 17 hours ago

Ivory Coast player Elye Wahi arrested for fixing offenses before World Cup tournament

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was reportedly arrested on suspicion of match-fixing before the World Cup after allegedly earning an intentional yellow card.

Entertainment

BBC 2 hours ago

London Museum Smithfield site to open in November

The building will become a new home for Banksy's piranhas and the UK's oldest hand-written document.

BBC 2 hours ago

Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK

BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two cast members, allegations the men involved have denied.

Fox News 2 hours ago

Prince William refuses to quit hobby that terrifies Kate Middleton: experts

Kate Middleton's ongoing efforts to stop Prince William from riding motorcycles mirror struggles most married couples face, royal experts say.

BBC 4 hours ago

Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

Fox News 11 hours ago

'Top Gear' star Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis after health scares

Jeremy Clarkson reveals he is battling aggressive but early-stage prostate cancer in the final two episodes of "Clarkson's Farm" season five.

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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.

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New Around Town:
Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop.
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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/

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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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Middleton Rocks
is LIVE! A neighborhood treasure hunt where you paint rocks, hide them around Middleton, and track their journey as neighbors find them.

How it works:
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a rock with any design you like -- get creative with colors, patterns, or inspirational messages. Use acrylic paint and seal …