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VILLAGES-NEWS 82-year-old man arrested in theft of woman’s purse at Publix in The Villages LEESBURG-NEWS Former Lake County EMS dispatcher found guilty in child porn case VILLAGES-NEWS President Trump’s 80th birthday will be celebrated with golf cart parade in The Villages VILLAGES-NEWS Wanted man arrested at City Fire outdoor bar after anonymous tip VILLAGES-NEWS Getting golf carts off the roadway only viable answer LEESBURG-NEWS Man allegedly drags intoxicated girlfriend out of Circle K and shoves her into his car VILLAGES-NEWS Woman having ‘hissy fit’ at BJ’s allegedly hits shopping cart with shovel LEESBURG-NEWS SWAT team uncovers cocaine and firearm during warrant execution at Groveland duplex LEESBURG-NEWS Wife tells cops estranged husband stalked her at Leesburg swimming pool LEESBURG-NEWS Sunny Skies Above Leesburg Water Tower NYTIMES Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte NYTIMES Tornadoes Are Reported in Illinois as Storms Sweep the Midwest VILLAGES-NEWS 82-year-old man arrested in theft of woman’s purse at Publix in The Villages LEESBURG-NEWS Former Lake County EMS dispatcher found guilty in child porn case VILLAGES-NEWS President Trump’s 80th birthday will be celebrated with golf cart parade in The Villages VILLAGES-NEWS Wanted man arrested at City Fire outdoor bar after anonymous tip VILLAGES-NEWS Getting golf carts off the roadway only viable answer LEESBURG-NEWS Man allegedly drags intoxicated girlfriend out of Circle K and shoves her into his car VILLAGES-NEWS Woman having ‘hissy fit’ at BJ’s allegedly hits shopping cart with shovel LEESBURG-NEWS SWAT team uncovers cocaine and firearm during warrant execution at Groveland duplex LEESBURG-NEWS Wife tells cops estranged husband stalked her at Leesburg swimming pool LEESBURG-NEWS Sunny Skies Above Leesburg Water Tower NYTIMES Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte NYTIMES Tornadoes Are Reported in Illinois as Storms Sweep the Midwest
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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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VILLAGES-NEWS 82-year-old man arrested in theft of woman’s purse at Publix in The Villages FOX NEWS Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside LEESBURG DAILY Former Lake County EMS dispatcher found guilty in child porn case VILLAGES-NEWS President Trump’s 80th birthday will be celebrated with golf cart parade in The Villages FOX NEWS Millie Bobby Brown defends husband Jake Bongiovi after critics blast him for not helping with their bags BBC Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens FOX NEWS Mexico defeats South Africa in World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca after scoring in ninth minute BBC Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale FOX NEWS Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit LIVESCIENCE Ancient squirrel poop from Arctic permafrost contains DNA from mammoths, bison, horses and big cats TECHCRUNCH SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever VILLAGES-NEWS 82-year-old man arrested in theft of woman’s purse at Publix in The Villages FOX NEWS Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside LEESBURG DAILY Former Lake County EMS dispatcher found guilty in child porn case VILLAGES-NEWS President Trump’s 80th birthday will be celebrated with golf cart parade in The Villages FOX NEWS Millie Bobby Brown defends husband Jake Bongiovi after critics blast him for not helping with their bags BBC Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens FOX NEWS Mexico defeats South Africa in World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca after scoring in ninth minute BBC Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale FOX NEWS Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit LIVESCIENCE Ancient squirrel poop from Arctic permafrost contains DNA from mammoths, bison, horses and big cats TECHCRUNCH SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever
BBC 17 minutes ago

BBC Inside Science

How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.

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wpadmin Silver 2 weeks, 1 day ago

SpaceX launch watch: Starlink Group 10-54
Launch target: Fri, Jun 12, 8:27 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

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wpadmin Silver
2 weeks, 1 day 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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wpadmin Silver
2 weeks, 2 days 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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wpadmin Silver
2 weeks, 2 days ago

This Weekend Around Middleton: The traffic says people are hunting for what to do next, so this is the new hub pin: weekend events, family stuff, live music, markets, school/community happenings, and anything neighbors should know before Saturday. Browse events: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/events/

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wpadmin Silver
2 months ago

Middleton Rocks
is LIVE! A neighborhood treasure hunt where you paint rocks, hide them around Middleton, and track their journey as neighbors find them.

How it works:
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a rock with any design you like -- get creative with colors, patterns, or inspirational messages. Use acrylic paint and seal

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Pink Bunny Twin Bed Frame

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85 calls today
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  • Fcic/ncic Hit Bushnell · 18 hours ago
  • Accident Wildwood · 7 hours ago
  • Suspicious Person Wildwood · 7 hours ago
  • Fire-structure Lake Panasoffkee · 7 hours ago
  • Fcic/ncic Hit Wildwood · 19 hours ago
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