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William Kearney, III retired to the Villages in Florida in 1994 after40 years in the elevator industry. He enjoyed many years of golfing and going to the square inthe Villages.
Here is an open letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis. I was pleased with what I saw in Tallahassee when you were first elected. However, something has changed, and, as my governor, I respectfully ask that you ...
Alvin Reitz, II enjoyed baseball, and played when he was younger. He loved problem solving and connecting people, traits he passed on to his children. His generosity, endless optimism, positivity, and ...
A Longwood woman was arrested after returning to 7-Eleven despite being trespassed for yelling and throwing items earlier that same day.
Jeremy Slosser enjoyed chess club, acting on stage, dancing to folk music, sharing with Recreation Leaders, golfing whenever he could make the time, playing cards, listening to classical music, and ...
Patricia Carol Carter, 69 of Webster, Florida passed away on August 3, 2025. She was born September 3, 1955 to Otis and Frances Howard. Patricia enjoyed scrapbooking, her cats, reading, and spending ...
A Village of Gilchrist resident is embarrassed about a story about her which appeared in The Villages Daily Sun. She claims the writer put words in her mouth.
Erma Bitzer loved sewing and embroidering. She loved to shop, often buying the most dazzling and sparkling clothes and accessories she could find. Her most fun was bowling. She was a fierce competitor ...
A Connecticut man was arrested after a fight with his significant other led to being trespassed from their room at a local hotel.
A Village of Winifred resident has a message for the pastor of First Baptist Church of Lady Lake, who recently condemned the town’s Pride Proclamation.
An Ocala woman was arrested after an officer discovered 18 violations on her license, which was suspended at the time he stopped her.
In The Villages, this snowy egret and little blue heron seemed to be having a very serious conversation and became quite animated as their discussion went on. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!