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🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square!

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SpaceX launch watch: Starlink Group 10-50
Launch target: Sun, Jul 5, 6:36 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

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Local America 250 celebrations

Bushnell Freedom Fest & Happy Birthday America in Wildwood

Wildwood: Pie eating contest, fireworks, live music, vendors, giveaways, fun zone & food trucks · July 3, 6-10 PM
Bushnell: River Junction Band, vendors, food trucks & fireworks at Marge A. Thies Plaza Park · July 2, 7-10 PM

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Florida's America 250

America turns 250 on July 4, 2026

Florida's official America250 hub is tracking statewide celebrations, history projects, and ways for communities to take part in the nation's semiquincentennial.

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🎉 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.

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wpadmin Silver 1 month, 1 week ago

SpaceX launch watch: Starlink Group 10-50
Launch target: Sun, Jul 5, 6:36 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

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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

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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BBC Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder FOX NEWS Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life VILLAGES-NEWS Let’s salute this all-America parking job in The Villages FOX NEWS Zoox robotaxi redesign brings big rider upgrades BBC Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister FOX NEWS Major soccer governing body nixing FIFA's mouth-covering red card mandate for future games FOX NEWS Trump calls out NATO ahead of summit, calling it 'ridiculous' for US to persist on 'one sided path' BBC Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds LEESBURG DAILY Leesburg man caught driving with suspended license for third time VILLAGES-NEWS Lady Lake man arrested after police called to domestic altercation LIVESCIENCE 'Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states this Independence Day weekend BBC Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder FOX NEWS Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life VILLAGES-NEWS Let’s salute this all-America parking job in The Villages FOX NEWS Zoox robotaxi redesign brings big rider upgrades BBC Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister FOX NEWS Major soccer governing body nixing FIFA's mouth-covering red card mandate for future games FOX NEWS Trump calls out NATO ahead of summit, calling it 'ridiculous' for US to persist on 'one sided path' BBC Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds LEESBURG DAILY Leesburg man caught driving with suspended license for third time VILLAGES-NEWS Lady Lake man arrested after police called to domestic altercation LIVESCIENCE 'Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states this Independence Day weekend

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Villages-News 3 hours ago

Let’s salute this all-America parking job in The Villages

A Villager was not showing a patriotic spirit when he decided to park his golf cart in the handicapped accommodation zone. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com Read more: Let’s...

Leesburg Daily 2 hours ago

Leesburg man caught driving with suspended license for third time

A Leesburg man was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being warned about the offense just last month. Read more: Leesburg man caught driving with suspended license for...

Villages-News 2 hours ago

Lady Lake man arrested after police called to domestic altercation

A 39-year-old Lady Lake man was arrested Monday afternoon following a domestic dispute that turned physical at a local residence. Read more: Lady Lake man arrested after police called to...

Villages-News 1 hour ago

America’s future is unsure and very concerning

As America marks its 250th year, a reader worries that the nation’s future is unsure and very concerning. Read more: America’s future is unsure and very concerning

Leesburg Daily 8 minutes ago

Smell of raw marijuana leads to discovery of paraphernalia during traffic stop

A Clermont man will appear in court for a used straw and marijuana found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Read more: Smell of raw marijuana leads to discovery...

Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder

The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

BBC 3 hours ago

Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence

Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.

Fox News 3 hours ago

Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life

Gabby Barrett opens up about growing up in Pittsburgh, competing on "American Idol," and how faith and family shaped her country music career.

Fox News 3 hours ago

Zoox robotaxi redesign brings big rider upgrades

Zoox unveils its updated robotaxi with comfort upgrades, no steering wheel and bidirectional driving as it awaits NHTSA regulatory approval.

BBC 3 hours ago

Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman on Greek island in 2009

The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.

Trump calls out NATO ahead of summit, calling it 'ridiculous' for US to persist on 'one sided path'

U.S. President Donald Trump blasted NATO on Truth Social over defense spending disparities ahead of the alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara, Turkey.

BBC 2 hours ago

MP disappointed by Starmer response on hospital

Al Pinkerton says the proposed site for the new Frimley Park hospital is "fundamentally unsuitable".

BBC 1 hour ago

Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match

The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.

BBC 1 hour ago

UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader

The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".

Fox News 58 minutes ago

Cruz pushes bill to hold tax-exempt sponsors accountable as DOJ probes Singham network

Ted Cruz pushes the SPONSOR Act to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits funding political violence as the DOJ launches a grand jury probe.

Tech & AI

Fox News 3 hours ago

Zoox robotaxi redesign brings big rider upgrades

Zoox unveils its updated robotaxi with comfort upgrades, no steering wheel and bidirectional driving as it awaits NHTSA regulatory approval.

TechCrunch 8 hours ago

Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware

A government customer of NSO Group used the company's Pegasus spyware to hack into the phone of a European politician, who at the time was serving on an EU committee...

TechCrunch 13 hours ago

Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6

If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.

TechCrunch 13 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg tells staff that AI agents haven’t progressed as quickly as he’d hoped

At an internal meeting, the Meta CEO reportedly said that AI development efforts were not moving as quickly as anticipated.

TechCrunch 14 hours ago

Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force

True Anomaly and Rocket Lab are performing Top Gun-style satellite fly-bys for the U.S. military.

Science

Livescience 2 hours ago

'Machine-gun sun' could bring auroras to more than a dozen states this Independence Day weekend

The sun launched 10 M-class solar flares over 24 hours, and more could be on the way. Auroras are likely in some US states as a result.

BBC 2 hours ago

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

BBC 2 hours ago

Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.

BBC 2 hours ago

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

BBC 2 hours ago

France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

Sports

Fox News 3 hours ago

Major soccer governing body nixing FIFA's mouth-covering red card mandate for future games

UEFA announced players could receive yellow cards, not red cards, for covering their mouths during Champions League and Europa League matches.

Fox News 2 hours ago

NBA Hall of Famer refusing to let son wear his retired number after joining former team

Tim Hardaway Sr. declares his retired No. 10 jersey is off limits to his son, who just signed a $6.5 million deal to join the Miami Heat team.

Fox News 2 hours ago

Angel Reese says she and Dream teammates were 'disrespected' by not being named WNBA All-Star starters

Angel Reese called it a "slap in the face" that no Atlanta Dream player was named a WNBA All-Star starter despite the team's best record in the East.

Fox News 1 hour ago

NFL record-holder Ryan Fitzpatrick reflects on why his journeyman career is something he would never change

Ryan Fitzpatrick explains how his journeyman NFL career shaped lifelong relationships and fueled his passion for the celebrity golf tournament.

Fox News 10 hours ago

VAR denies Croatia's game-tying goal as Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to Round of 16

Gonçalo Ramos' 94th-minute header put Portugal ahead before a controversial VAR offside call denied Croatia a late equalizer, sending Portugal to the Round of 16 against Spain.

Entertainment

Fox News 3 hours ago

Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life

Gabby Barrett opens up about growing up in Pittsburgh, competing on "American Idol," and how faith and family shaped her country music career.

Fox News 1 hour ago

Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise lead stars who've shared why they're proud to be Americans

Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise, Dolly Parton and other stars have shared why they're proud to be Americans as the USA turns 250.

BBC 42 minutes ago

Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'

Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".

Fox News 53 minutes ago

Lee Greenwood says he's 'very proud' to stand next to Trump during America's 250th celebration

Lee Greenwood says he's "very proud" to stand with Donald Trump this Fourth of July and perform at the country's 250th anniversary celebration.

BBC 56 minutes ago

All we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured New York wedding celebrations

Details of "America's royal wedding" are secret, but a lavish celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden seems to be on the cards.

Business

BBC 2 hours ago

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds

The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

BBC 2 hours 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 1 hour ago

SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year

SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.

BBC 56 minutes ago

Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport

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

BBC 9 minutes ago

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

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This month, we're excited to shine a spotlight on International College Counselors, a fantastic resource for Middleton students seeking guidance on their university journey. Offering expert advising and college counseling, this dedicated team helps students navigate the college application process with ease and confidence. If you’re looking to set your child up for success, be sure to email Jen for an appointment and discover how they can help!

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