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See all events →SpaceX launch watch: Starlink Group 10-53
Launch target: Fri, May 29, 7:52 AM EDT from Space Launch Complex 40. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.
Read story →Summerfield woman allegedly called boyfriend from jail after attack that sent him to hospital
A Summerfield woman was arrested on a warrant Sunday for contacting her boyfriend against a judge’s orders while in jail.
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,…
Unlicensed driver from Mexico arrested after traffic stop at Lowe’s
An unlicensed driver from Mexico was arrested in a traffic stop at Lowe’s on U.S. Hwy. 441.
ICE slaps hold on deaf unlicensed Bahamian arrested in Wildwood
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a hold on an Orlando man who presented a Bahamian passport during a traffic stop.
Woman allegedly lunges at her sister during investigation at Wildwood apartments
A Wildwood woman was arrested for assault after allegedly lunging at her sister during a domestic disturbance investigation.
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Will Medicaid cuts jeopardize future of hospital in The Villages?
A Villager is wondering about the future of the hospital in The Villages once the Medicaid cuts from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" begin to be felt. Read more: Will...

K-9 sniffs out meth in ‘flustered’ driver’s car stopped at Circle K
A Sarasota woman was arrested on drug charges after being stopped at Circle K with methamphetamine and a cut straw. Read more: K-9 sniffs out meth in ‘flustered’ driver’s car...

Live Square Entertainment for Wednesday, May 27
Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on May 27, 2026 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Wednesday, May 27

Golf course maintenance worker traumatically injured in crash in The Villages
A golf course maintenance worker was traumatically injured in a crash in The Villages. Read more: Golf course maintenance worker traumatically injured in crash in The Villages

$843,829 shoreline repair project begins at Lake Sumter
An $843,829 shoreline repair project has begun at Lake Sumter in The Villages. Read more: $843,829 shoreline repair project begins at Lake Sumter

Paige Spiranac dials in her golf game with a mesmerizing speed iron drill, buy Rousey's UFC gear & MEAT!
Paige Spiranac keeps her 2026 content promise with a speed iron drill while a first-time reader named Sara challenges the column's sports credibility.
Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining
More Americans support child-free dining options at restaurants, and parents are leading the charge on this, according to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.

Dennis Quaid throws support behind Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor with blunt message
Actor Dennis Quaid voices support for Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign, joining a growing list of celebrities backing the former reality star.

The War on Fraud is here, and Vice President Vance is leading it from the front
Vice President JD Vance leads a nationwide anti-fraud task force targeting billions stolen from taxpayers through Medicaid and pandemic-era schemes.
Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies
Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.
Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary
Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.
Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

ACLU hit with foreign money complaint as new election law faces major test
Complaint alleges the ACLU broke Missouri law by donating to a ballot measure committee after receiving a $2 million grant from a Swiss foundation.

New York sheriffs 'mad as hell' as Hochul pushes to ban key law enforcement partnership
Nassau County executive and New York sheriffs threaten legal action against Gov. Hochul's push to ban 287(g) immigration cooperation with ICE.

Trump lashes out at Biden over suing DOJ to hide interview audio files
Former President Biden sues the Justice Department to block audio recordings from special counsel Robert Hur's classified documents investigation.
Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms
The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".
ClickHouse triples anualized revenue to $250M, charting a path toward an IPO
The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.
YouTube will now automatically label AI videos
YouTube will now automatically label videos that use significant photorealistic AI, instead of relying solely on creators to disclose AI-generated content themselves. It's also making AI labels more prominent.

Are bank text codes enough to protect you?
Bank security codes sent via text may not be enough. Learn why authenticator apps and passkeys offer stronger two-factor authentication protection.
Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks
Robinhood will let users create a separate account with pre-loaded balance that an agent use to trade
Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis
"CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis," Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.
'No timeline or cost' for illegal dump clean-up plan
Politicians say little new information came out of a meeting about the Mobuoy site with Stormont's environment minister.

'They are leaking radio waves, just like we are': Radio astronomer explains how intelligent aliens could contact Earth without even trying
Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence

Diagnostic dilemma: Whiplike rashes appeared on a woman's back after she ate shiitake mushrooms
A woman developed bright-red rashes on her back that looked like marks from a whip, and at first, it wasn't clear what caused them.
Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
Riverside land purchased to save it from development
A council hopes to enhance wildlife in the area and improve public access.

WWE star's 'uncursing' of the Knicks gets partial credit of team's journey back to NBA Finals
Pro wrestling star Danhausen took a victory lap after the Knicks swept the Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals, celebrating their official uncursing.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama skips media after poor performance in Game 5 loss to Thunder
Victor Wembanyama froze out the media after a brutal playoff Game 5 loss to the Thunder, shooting 4-of-15 from the field in a 127-114 defeat.

Golden Knights book trip to Stanley Cup Final after controversial coach firing
Vegas Golden Knights punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche behind strong defense and checking effort.

Meet Dono Hefner: The pro wrestler using social media as the ultimate weapon to get noticed
Indie wrestler Dono Hefner reveals how he uses social media daily to build his brand, inspired by Richard Holliday, Ben Bishop and Tommy Invincible.

Super Bowl champion Jerome Bettis has message for Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter after Trump rally controversy
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis said New York Giants teammates Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter need to find common ground amid their political disagreement.

Dennis Quaid throws support behind Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor with blunt message
Actor Dennis Quaid voices support for Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign, joining a growing list of celebrities backing the former reality star.
Enriching or irritating? Spider-Noir turns Spider Universe black and white
The show starring Nicolas Cage will be available to watch in both colour and black and white.
Bad Bunny joins Toy Story 5 cast as voice of forgotten pizza toy
The Puerto Rican star will make a cameo in the latest in the animated Disney film franchise.

Kate Middleton reached 'final straw' with Prince Harry after comment about King Charles' cancer: author
Kate Middleton made many attempts to mend William and Harry's rift, but Harry's comments about King Charles' cancer became the final straw, author Christopher Andersen claims.
Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.
Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.
'I've given up eating hot meals to pay energy bills to keep my son alive'
More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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