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Blue Stone Circle
Get ready to groove as Blue Stone Circle lights up The Villages with their electrifying blend of rock, country, and classic hits, making every night a musical celebration you won't want to miss!

The Warman Trio
📅 Sat, Mar 14 · 2:00 PM 📍 Eastport The Warman Trio ignites The Villages with a vibrant blend of local melodies and infectious energy, captivating every audience.
September Dogs | Celtic Fest
📅 Sat, Mar 14 · 4:00 PM 📍 Lake Sumter Landing September Dogs brings a vibrant Celtic spirit to The Villages, igniting the stage with lively rhythms and local flair!
Old Time Sailors | September Dogs | Celtic Fest
📅 Sat, Mar 14 · 5:00 PM 📍 Lake Sumter Landing Experience the vibrant rhythms of "Old Time Sailors," "September Dogs," and "Celtic Fest" live at The Villages!
DeadLanders
📅 Sat, Mar 14 · 5:00 PM 📍 Spanish Springs DeadLanders electrifies The Villages with a high-energy show, blending local culture and unforgettable live entertainment.
Fred Klett
📅 Sat, Mar 14 · 6:00 PM 📍 The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Get ready for laughter and local charm as Fred Klett brings his hilarious magic to The Villages!
Greg Warren Band
📅 Sun, Mar 15 · 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock Square Get ready to groove as the Greg Warren Band electrifies The Villages with their unforgettable local sound!
X Girlfriend
📅 Tue, Mar 17 · 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock Square X Girlfriend ignites The Villages with a high-energy show, blending local flair and unforgettable hits for an electric night!Community Hub
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Ohio Stater in Cadillac needs a navigational beacon at Lighthouse
An Ohio Stater in a Cadillac obviously needed a navigational beacon when parking at the Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com Read more: Ohio Stater...

MAGAs continue to worship an incompetent clown
A Villager cannot believe that the MAGA faithful continue to worship an incompetent clown. Read more: MAGAs continue to worship an incompetent clown

Reflective scene at Venetian Gardens
Reader Nancy Poupard shared this photo of a reflective scene at Venetian Gardens. Share your local photos with us at https://leesburg-news.com/contact-us! Read more: Reflective scene at Venetian Gardens

Man drifting into bicycle lane charged for driving with revoked license
A Wildwood man was arrested for driving with a license revoked for DUI after drifting into the bicycle lane. Read more: Man drifting into bicycle lane charged for driving with...

Sumter County waives fees for residential yard debris disposal
Sumter County has approved the temporary waiver of fees for residential yard debris disposal for residents. Read more: Sumter County waives fees for residential yard debris disposal

Morrissey cancels concert after festival noise leaves him in 'catatonic state' from sleep deprivation
Morrissey cancels a Valencia concert due to severe sleep deprivation from Las Fallas festival noise, calling his hotel experience "indescribable hell."

Etiquette expert goes viral for revealing the proper way to eat cereal: 'Diabolical'
Viral video shows British etiquette coach's controversial cereal eating technique using spoon and fork, sparking heated debate with over 5 million views.

Actress Madison Pettis opens up about breakup with NBA star Michael Porter Jr: 'He was a psychopath'
Madison Pettis claimed ex-boyfriend NBA star Michael Porter Jr. was a "psychopath" in shocking podcast revelation about their past relationship breakup.

Bill Maher slams Oscars, says Hollywood is 'a secret cabal of people terrified of looking like racists'
Bill Maher criticized the persistent push behind the #OscarsSoWhite campaign, claiming Hollywood has made significant progress on diversity at the Academy Awards ceremony.

US offers $10M reward for info on Iran’s new supreme leader, top IRGC officials
The U.S. is offering a $10 million reward for intel on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and IRGC officials accused of attacks against Americans.
Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

US offers $10M reward for info on Iran’s new supreme leader, top IRGC officials
The U.S. is offering a $10 million reward for intel on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and IRGC officials accused of attacks against Americans.
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
More US Marines and warships being moved to Middle East, reports say
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
Former Labour minister dies after cancer diagnosis
The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says.

Virginia Democrats dig in on DHS funding line despite ISIS-linked shooting at ODU, illegal immigrant murder
Virginia Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine oppose DHS funding without reforms, despite a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University involving suspect with ISIS links.

Ex-Dem senator admits to affair with former bodyguard in explosive court filing: 'Romantic and Intimate'
Sinema, the former Arizona senator, outlined details of the affair in a new court filing seeking to dismiss an 'alienation of affection' lawsuit filed by her bodyguard's estranged wife.

Dems continue to reject GOP efforts to fund ICE in DHS fight despite terror concerns: 'That's on them'
Democrats accuse Republicans of prolonging government shutdown over ICE funding dispute, as impasse enters second month with no clear resolution in sight.

Trump's demand for colleges nationwide to fork over race data faces legal hurdle
A federal judge blocked Trump's requirement for colleges to immediately collect and turn over race data, siding — for now — with a group of Democrat attorneys general
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

Iran-linked hackers target US medical tech company
Iran-linked hackers allegedly targeted the Stryker medical company, wiping devices through Microsoft systems. Learn how this cyberattack affects you.
‘Not built right the first time’ — Musk’s xAI is starting over again, again
The AI lab is revamping its effort to build an AI coding tool, with two new executives joining from Cursor.
Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the...

GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare — and it's putting ships at risk
A cybersecurity researcher explores how GPS disruption can happen and its dangerous consequences.

The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it's 'unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,' research finds
Two researchers explore the evolutionary history of the appendix and its role in human health.

Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits — is that completely irrational?
A single server smashed the pi world record, churning out 314 trillion digits in 110 days.

Science news this week: AMOC's collapse signal, the sun's galactic migration, the world's smallest QR code and oil's dying days
March 14, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian's Wall
The newly found fortlet was a good lookout point for Roman soldiers stationed along the Antonine Wall in Scotland.
Transfer rumors, news: Man United have five-man shortlist to replace Carrick
Manchester United are reported to be looking at five managers to replace interim boss Michael Carrick in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Men's Bracketology: The SEC teams that will sweat out Selection Sunday
Texas, Oklahoma and Auburn are all hanging around the cut line. Only the Sooners currently control their destiny.
Men's Bubble Watch: SDSU's win over New Mexico has big implications
How did the bubble battle in the Mountain West impact the tourney field?
From Team Japan to MLB stars: Who could be next to make the jump?
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan's best players before they hit the majors. Here's who to keep an eye on this year.
Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

Morrissey cancels concert after festival noise leaves him in 'catatonic state' from sleep deprivation
Morrissey cancels a Valencia concert due to severe sleep deprivation from Las Fallas festival noise, calling his hotel experience "indescribable hell."

Gina Gershon reveals 'creepy' encounter with man who later murdered Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten
Gina Gershon reveals "creepy" encounter with Paul Snider in new memoir. The actress recalls meeting Dorothy Stratten's killer weeks before the 1980 murder.

Nicole Kidman's absolute non-negotiable rule for on-screen kisses with co-stars
Nicole Kidman reveals her biggest dealbreaker for filming kissing scenes: bad breath. The actress shares candid thoughts on intimate scenes and co-stars.

Walker Hayes says kids had ‘front-row seat’ to struggles, including ‘alcoholic dad’
Country singer Walker Hayes opens up about his journey from working at Costco and battling alcoholism.

Last person to see JFK Jr. alive reveals chilling premonition about his fatal flight that night
Last witness to see JFK Jr. alive reveals concerns about fatal 1999 flight in new book. Kyle Bailey watched Kennedy board doomed plane despite weather.
Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'
Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.
Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk'
Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.
Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud
According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital
Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.
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