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⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 The Sharon L. MorseHappy Friday to the finest folks in Middleton as we ease into what looks like a lovely local weekend.
- Backyard Barbecue — Holy Sh'mokes is firing up the pits today for a special session of community grillin' out back.
- Acoustic Afternoon — Ivan Rios takes the stage at Holy Sh'mokes to provide the soundtrack for your Friday lunch or dinner.
- Local Legends — Alan Ross hosts karaoke tonight at Holy Sh'mokes for anyone brave enough to grab the microphone and sing.
- State Roots — Florida earned its name when Ponce de Leu00f3n arrived during the Easter season, calling it the Festival of Flowers.
Toddlers wander out of apartment complex while caretaker gets her hair done
A Lady Lake woman was arrested after two toddlers in her care wandered near the street while her hair was being styled.
Trespasser arrested after making unwanted return to local Wawa
A Jacksonville man warned away from a local Wawa in the morning was arrested for trespassing where he returned there later in…
82-year-old Villager arrested in brutal beatdown in driveway
An 82-year-old resident of The Villages has been arrested following the brutal beatdown of a female companion in a driveway in Florida's…
Villager arrested after tormenting neighbors with beeping golf cart horn
A Villager was arrested after allegedly tormenting his neighbors by repeatedly beeping his golf cart’s horn in their driveways.
Man who allegedly sent nude photos of himself to child may have had more victims
Law enforcement suspects an Ocklawaha man arrested on child pornography charges may have had additional victims.
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Villager arrested after tormenting neighbors with beeping golf cart horn
A Villager was arrested after allegedly tormenting his neighbors by repeatedly beeping his golf cart’s horn in their driveways. Read more: Villager arrested after tormenting neighbors with beeping golf cart...
82-year-old Villager arrested in brutal beatdown in driveway
An 82-year-old resident of The Villages has been arrested following the brutal beatdown of a female companion in a driveway in Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Read more: 82-year-old Villager arrested in...
SpaceX launch creates glowing ‘space jellyfish’ over The Villages
Early risers in The Villages were treated to a spectacular sight Thursday morning as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral created a glowing exhaust plume across the...
Fine blasts ‘woke’ schools and champions mass deportation in tele-town hall
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine pulled no punches during a Wednesday afternoon tele-town hall. Read more: Fine blasts ‘woke’ schools and champions mass deportation in tele-town hall
Groveland resident named winner of $1 million scratch-off sold at local RaceTrac
A Lake County resident has been identified as the winner of a $1 million scratch-off ticket purchased at a local gas station. following the expiration of a 90-day public records...
Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland
President Trump's announcement on Thursday night came ahead of a meeting of Nato foreign ministers.
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland
President Trump's announcement on Thursday night came ahead of a meeting of Nato foreign ministers.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military
Army leaders signal drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East are driving cuts to Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter programs.
Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs
Taxpayer watchdog OpenTheBooks flags $3.85 million in public funds linked to the SPLC amid a federal indictment and congressional scrutiny of the group.
Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market
HMD is pre-loading Sarvam's Indus chatbot app, which supports 22 Indic languages
Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods
Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.
SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff
SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday.
Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle
Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.
Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones
The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.
Tropical house with thousands of butterflies opens
The new Sussex Butterfly Gardens will be home to thousands of butterflies for people to visit.
Rare species found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years.
AI robotic beehives installed in Florida community claim 70% reduction in colony collapse threatening crops
A Florida community deploys AI-powered robotic beehives to protect declining bee populations that pollinate roughly 75% of the crops Americans eat.
There's a new T. rex from the dinosaur age — and it ruled the seas with a skull-crushing bite
The newly described mosasaur Tylosaurus rex spanned up to 43 feet (13 meters) long and may have been one of the fiercest marine predators of the dinosaur age.
800-year-old 'hugging skeletons' are genetically confirmed as Poland's only medieval same-sex double burial
Two skeletons found in an embrace next to a 13th-century Polish cathedral were both women, an ancient DNA analysis confirms, but their relationship remains a mystery.
Knicks crush Cavaliers in Game 2, take commanding 2-0 lead in series behind Josh Hart's career night
The New York Knicks took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers with a dominant 109-93 Game 2 win in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Logan Paul's WWE success as an outsider 'messed it up' for everyone else, Austin Theory says
Austin Theory and Logan Paul defend their world tag team championships against The Street Profits at Saturday Night's Main Event this Saturday.
Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford locks in extension with Rams worth up to $60M with incentives
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams agreed on a one-year extension reportedly worth $55 million after his dominant 2025 MVP season with 46 touchdowns.
Alexi Lalas dreading thought England could win World Cup on America's 250th birthday: 'Cannot have that'
Alexi Lalas says he hopes "anybody but England" wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while his Fox Sports colleague Rebecca Lowe is willing to bet her home country will bring...
NASCAR, racing world reacts to Kyle Busch's shocking death at 41: 'Cannot comprehend this news'
Fellow drivers mourned NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who died suddenly Thursday at the age of 41 after being hospitalized earlier in the day.
Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade
Michael Grade's warning comes in the wake of allegations made by participants on Married at First Sight.
Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound
The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album.
Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free
The singer says she "exhaled for the first time in a year" after doctors gave her the news.
Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale
The host joined Sir Paul and the band to close out the show with a performance of the Beatles' Hello, Goodbye.
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement
Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".
Queues at Dover start to build in first holiday getaway since new EU checks
It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
Laura Pomfret - CCJs, decrees and unpaid court debts
Laura Pomfret - CCJs, decrees and unpaid court debts
