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wpadmin Silver 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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wpadmin Silver 1 month, 1 week ago

SpaceX launch today: Starlink Group 10-50
Launch target: Sun, Jul 5, 6:50 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

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Local America 250 celebrations

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Wildwood: Pie eating contest, fireworks, live music, vendors, giveaways, fun zone & food trucks · July 3, 6-10 PM
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wpadmin Silver 3 weeks, 3 days ago

🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square!

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.

New around here? The Town Hall sidebar has the anonymous tip line, the live scanner feed, and upcoming events. Hit the composer above and say hello — your neighbors are listening. 👋

wpadmin Silver 1 month, 1 week ago

SpaceX launch today: Starlink Group 10-50
Launch target: Sun, Jul 5, 6:50 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

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1 month, 1 week ago

New Around Town:
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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1 month, 1 week ago

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FOX NEWS Zohran Mamdani's wife skips America 250 for Islamic ‘spiritual wellness’ retreat in Spain FOX NEWS Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family VILLAGES-NEWS There isn’t enough handicapped parking in The Villages BBC Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral BBC 'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy? VILLAGES-NEWS LWV to host candidate meet-and-greet for Lake County candidates LEESBURG DAILY Leesburg man tracked down and arrested after altercation with ex-stepbrother TECHCRUNCH 5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better BBC 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? FOX NEWS Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing meme reaches WWE LIVESCIENCE Superintelligent AI in space could explain the Fermi Paradox FOX NEWS Zohran Mamdani's wife skips America 250 for Islamic ‘spiritual wellness’ retreat in Spain FOX NEWS Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family VILLAGES-NEWS There isn’t enough handicapped parking in The Villages BBC Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral BBC 'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy? VILLAGES-NEWS LWV to host candidate meet-and-greet for Lake County candidates LEESBURG DAILY Leesburg man tracked down and arrested after altercation with ex-stepbrother TECHCRUNCH 5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better BBC 'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? FOX NEWS Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing meme reaches WWE LIVESCIENCE Superintelligent AI in space could explain the Fermi Paradox

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Villages-News 3 hours ago

There isn’t enough handicapped parking in The Villages

A Villager believes there isn’t enough handicapped parking in The Villages and some of it is being used by people who shouldn’t be parking there. Read more: There isn’t enough...

Villages-News 2 hours ago

LWV to host candidate meet-and-greet for Lake County candidates

The League of Women Voters of The Villages/Tri-County Florida is inviting the public to a meet-and-greet with candidates appearing on the upcoming Lake County ballot. Read more: LWV to host...

Leesburg Daily 2 hours ago

Leesburg man tracked down and arrested after altercation with ex-stepbrother

A Leesburg man was arrested after resisting the officers who came to charge him for battering his former stepbrother. Read more: Leesburg man tracked down and arrested after altercation with...

Villages-News 52 minutes ago

Miami woman identified as winner of $52,000 lottery ticket sold near The Villages

A Miami woman claimed over $52,000 from a lottery ticket she purchased at a popular travel stop near The Villages. Read more: Miami woman identified as winner of $52,000 lottery...

Villages-News 7 minutes ago

How America has changed under Trump

A Villager offers her thoughts on how America has changed under President Trump. Read more: How America has changed under Trump

Zohran Mamdani's wife skips America 250 for Islamic ‘spiritual wellness’ retreat in Spain

Rama Duwaji flew to Mallorca for an Islamic spiritual wellness retreat while New York City celebrated America 250, sparking criticism from officials.

Fox News 3 hours ago

Ryan Weathers' 0.66 day game ERA makes under 8.5 the smart bet in Yankees vs Twins matchup

The Minnesota Twins send Joe Ryan to the mound against the New York Yankees as both starters bring dominant day-game ERA splits to the series.

Fox News 3 hours ago

Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family

Princess Diana's childhood friend Katherine Hanbury is auctioning letters and photos, including a honeymoon letter revealing Diana's early royal life.

Fox News 3 hours ago

Dave Chappelle admits he sees why Trump ‘gets mad’ at CNN over American pride question

Dave Chappelle told Anderson Cooper he understands why Trump "gets mad" before sending a direct message about Haitian immigrants in Springfield.

BBC 3 hours ago

Leclerc wins dramatic British GP from Russell & Hamilton

Charles Leclerc wins a dramatic British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score.

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

Fox News 2 hours ago

Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration

Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.

Fox News 52 minutes ago

Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'

Trump delivered a 37-minute America 250 speech after a lightning delay, honoring Gold Star families and vowing to defeat communism forever.

BBC 32 minutes ago

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

BBC 55 minutes ago

Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat

The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council.

Tech & AI

TechCrunch 2 hours ago

5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better

The right desk gadgets can help you reduce clutter, stay focused, and add a little extra convenience to your day.

TechCrunch 30 minutes ago

What is Bending Spoons? The little-known AOL and Vimeo owner that’s now public

Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people.

TechCrunch 16 minutes ago

Almost 90 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are

With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.

Fox News 2 hours ago

China’s robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027

Pudu Robotics plans to open a full-scenario robot hotel in Shenzhen by 2027, with robot check-in and autonomous delivery trials starting late 2026.

TechCrunch 16 hours ago

New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI

Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace?

Science

Livescience 1 hour ago

Superintelligent AI in space could explain the Fermi Paradox

Why haven't we found evidence of advanced aliens? It could be that they've outsourced cosmic exploration to superintelligent AI, a new paper suggests.

Livescience 3 hours ago

NASA celebrates America's 250th birthday with red, white and blue snaps of the cosmos — Space photo of the week

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory celebrates the 4th of July with a dazzling array of red, white and blue space phenomena.

BBC 4 hours ago

Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

Livescience 4 hours ago

Has there ever been a period in human history without war?

Humans have fought countless wars over the millennia. Has there ever been a time when we weren't fighting?

BBC 22 hours ago

New heatwave likely to peak at 34C with week-long health alert issued

Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.

Sports

Fox News 25 minutes ago

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing meme reaches WWE

Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton recreated the viral Indiana Fever pointing meme on "Friday Night SmackDown" during a six-woman tag team match.

Fox News 6 minutes ago

NFL star Brandon Aiyuk appears to go after Commanders' Jayden Daniels in latest social media rant

Brandon Aiyuk posted videos targeting Jayden Daniels on social media, alternately clashing with and wanting to join the Washington Commanders quarterback.

Fox News 58 minutes ago

How to Watch Mexico vs. England: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Mexico and England FIFA World Cup match.

Fox News 1 hour ago

How to Watch Brazil vs. Norway: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Brazil and Norway FIFA World Cup match.

Fox News 1 hour ago

Paraguay goalie tosses ball at France's Kylian Mbappé after World Cup showdown

Kylian Mbappé was targeted with rough fouls throughout the match before Orlando Gill threw a ball at him during a tense post-match confrontation.

Entertainment

Fox News 3 hours ago

Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family

Princess Diana's childhood friend Katherine Hanbury is auctioning letters and photos, including a honeymoon letter revealing Diana's early royal life.

BBC 3 hours ago

From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding

Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.

Fox News 2 hours ago

Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland

Test your Taylor Swift knowledge with this quiz celebrating the pop superstar's headline-making romance with Travis Kelce. Featured this week: wedding details, memorable moments from their love story and the...

Fox News 2 hours ago

Noah Wyle, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio still captivating audiences well into their 50s

From Noah Wyle in "The Pitt" to Pedro Pascal in "The Last of Us," these Gen X actors born between 1965 and 1980 only get better with age.

Fox News 3 minutes ago

Nicki Minaj, Anna Nicole Smith and more stars who got their start waiting tables at Red Lobster

From waitress to rapper, busboy to comedian — celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Chris Rock got their start working at Red Lobster restaurants.

Business

BBC 52 minutes ago

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?

Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

BBC 7 hours ago

Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers

While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.

BBC 14 hours ago

What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows

An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.

BBC 1 day ago

What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?

Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.

BBC 2 days ago

Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport

The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".

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