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⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Sawgrass GroveHappy Tuesday, Middleton, as we settle into a quiet morning before the afternoon sun starts to heat up the pavement.
- Board Meeting — the BOCC holds their regular meeting today to discuss the latest business affecting our growing community.
- Digital Learning — the local library is hosting a session to help neighbors navigate and master their various online website resources.
- Live Music — the Anita Drink Band is set to take the stage later today for some high-energy local entertainment.
- Dawn Chorus — the Northern Mockingbird is our state bird and is known for being most vocal during the early morning hours.
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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Customer sentenced after refusing to pay bill at restaurant in The Villages
A customer has been sentenced after refusing to pay his bill at a restaurant in The Villages.
Maine snowbird to lose license after golf cart DUI in The Villages
A Maine snowbird will lose his driver’s license for six months after he was caught driving under the influence in a golf…
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.
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We should have learned our lesson about fossil fuels back in the 1970s
A Villager contends that Americans should have learned a lesson about fossil fuels back in the 1970s. Read more: We should have learned our lesson about fossil fuels back in...

Man passes out after being arrested with methamphetamine during traffic stop
A Eustis man was arrested after being stopped with methamphetamine in the driver’s side door pocket of his vehicle. Read more: Man passes out after being arrested with methamphetamine during...

Chatham Recreation Center and family pool will be closed
The Chatham Recreation Center and family pool will be closed for maintenance. Mark your calendar. Read more: Chatham Recreation Center and family pool will be closed

Reader captures beautiful photo of sunset at Lake Griffin
Reader Louise Chen shot this beautiful sunset over Lake Griffin. Share your local photos with us at https://leesburg-news.com/contact-us! Read more: Reader captures beautiful photo of sunset at Lake Griffin

Grateful for community support of our pancake breakfast
A Villager with Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1036 is grateful for community support of the group’s pancake breakfast. Read more: Grateful for community support of our pancake breakfast
Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request
Dave Portnoy lambasted a strategist tied to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, refusing to collaborate with someone linked to a Nazi tattoo scandal.
Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.

Comey learns fate of bid to delay trial over ‘86 47’ seashell post at center of Trump threat case
James Comey's federal trial for allegedly threatening President Trump with an "86 47" seashell post is delayed as lawyers prepare legal challenges.
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.
Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say
A new Lancet report argues the global humanitarian system needs major reform as crises around the world overwhelm current aid delivery.

Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request
Dave Portnoy lambasted a strategist tied to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, refusing to collaborate with someone linked to a Nazi tattoo scandal.

Comey learns fate of bid to delay trial over ‘86 47’ seashell post at center of Trump threat case
James Comey's federal trial for allegedly threatening President Trump with an "86 47" seashell post is delayed as lawyers prepare legal challenges.
Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum
The demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.

GOP fears Trump's last-minute Texas endorsement could give Dems the upper hand
Trump's decision to back Texas AG Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn rattled Senate Republicans, with some saying it puts a safe GOP seat in jeopardy.
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training...
Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing ‘risk to public interest’
The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology.
Ghost hackers: the cybersecurity mystery that nobody has solved
A shadowy group that stole and dumped the NSA’s most powerful hacking tools still has implications for how companies think about digital risk today.
Iranian hackers blamed for breach of Los Angeles transit system that took weeks to recover
An Israeli cybersecurity firm said Iran’s government is behind Ababil of Minab, a fake hacktivist persona that has claimed a series of data breaches after the start of the war...
Ferrari’s first EV is not for you
The Ferrari Luce seems to be more aimed at regulatory compliance and China, putting a lot of pressure on the Jony Ive-designed EV.

Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines
Multiple videos show a rare "fireball" meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit the...

Gold glitters around Ghana's 'lake of souls' thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space
A 2015 satellite photo shows a series of golden tendrils surrounding Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi, which is considered sacred to the local Asante people. The lake and its surroundings were shaped...

A new test could flag people at risk for anemia by filming their eyeballs — no needles required
A new needle-free technology isn't ready to replace blood draws, but it could serve as a screening tool to flag people who need a full-blown blood test.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.

Astros' Alimber Santa becomes first pitcher since 1900 to participate in a no-hitter during his MLB debut
Houston Astros rookie Alimber Santa became the first pitcher since 1900 to participate in a no-hitter during his major league debut on Monday against the Texas Rangers.

Heel Turn: AEW's Double or Nothing sets the bar, Michin's moment and more from pro wrestling
Double or Nothing in New York City delivered what many are calling the best pay-per-view in AEW history, highlighted by MJF's world title victory.

Cavs' James Harden gives head-scratching take after getting swept by Knicks
James Harden refused to accept defeat after the New York Knicks swept the Cavaliers, saying he genuinely believes Cleveland was the better team in the series.

Three Houston Astros pitchers throw combined no-hitter in shutout victory over Texas Rangers
Houston Astros pitchers Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa combined for a no-hitter in a dominant 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers Monday.

New York Knicks sweep Cavaliers to reach first NBA Finals since 1999 after dominant Game 4 blowout
New York Knicks sweep the Cavaliers with a 130-93 blowout in Game 4, reaching the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance in more than 25 years.

Hilary Duff, Nikki Glaser lead daring fashion on the American Music Awards red carpet
The 2026 American Music Awards red carpet featured disco glamour, Western style and sheer couture as stars arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Rosie O'Donnell admits feeling 'shameful' after secret facelift she once called a betrayal of feminism
Rosie O'Donnell opens up about getting a facelift after losing 50 pounds, reversing her longtime vow to never undergo plastic surgery for feminist reasons.
Is Beyoncé dropping a new album? Fact vs fan theory
Rumours that Beyoncé is releasing “Act III” this week have exploded online but is there any truth behind the viral fan theories?

Amy Grant says doctor’s blunt advice after traumatic brain injury changed her life
Amy Grant reveals the blunt advice a doctor gave her after her 2022 bike accident brain injury that inspired her deeply personal new album release.
Neal McDonough says Hollywood labeled him a ‘religious nut,’ cost him his career and home
Neal McDonough recalls being blackballed in Hollywood for refusing to kiss a co-star, saying his faith in God and wife Ruve helped him recover.
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey
Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.
Treasurer stole £20k from dog clubs to pay bills
Lisa Murch, 44, admitted two charges of fraud by abuse of position.
'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.
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