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REALTORS® Association Of Lake And Sumter Counties Announces First Annual Legal Symposium – “Legally RALSC” (Aug 8)
The REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties (RALSC) is pleased to announce the Annual Legal Symposium for REALTORS®, “Legally RALSC,” set to take place on August 8th, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Clermont Art & Recreation Center. “Legally RALSC” is designed to...
Villager avoids stalking prosecution after neighbors forced to sell and leave The Villages
A Villager who had been accused of tormenting her neighbors will avoid prosecution in a stalking case after her neighbors were forced to sell their home and leave The Villages. Suza Barr, 77, of the Village of Santo Domingo, earlier this month in Sumter County Court agreed to enter into...
Lightning strikes spark multiple house fires in The Villages, officials say
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — On Saturday, the Villages Public Safety Department said they responded to two separate home fires caused by lightning strikes. One of the homes was located at 2269 Froggy Loop in The Villages, according to officials. Upon arrival, officials saw heavy smoke coming from the structure's...
Golfer celebrates first hole-in-one with brother-in-law
Mark Williams got his first hole-in-one at Hole #2 at the Escambia Executive Golf Course. He celebrated the lucky ace with his brother-in-law, Doug Hoover. If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at news@villages-news.com.
85-year-old Leesburg bicyclist struck and killed
An 85-year-old Leesburg bicyclist died Sunday afternoon after he was struck from behind by an automobile. The bicyclist was traveling at 3:39 p.m northbound on Palm Tree Trail north of Beach Park Road when a 76-year-old Leesburg woman driving a 2023 Hyundai Kona failed to notice him, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The front of her vehicle struck the rear of the bicycle.
Maserati driver jailed without bond after leading cops on two chases
A Maserati driver was being held without bond after leading cops on two chases. Marcus J. Sims, 32, of Leesburg, was booked this past week after a judge revoked his bond. Sims had been free on $16,500 bond following his arrest in July 2023 after he was hunted down and charged in connection with a Jan. 28, 2023 crash on State Road 44 near Lake Deaton.
Fed-up wife allegedly slaps husband for getting too close during argument
A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery when she allegedly slapped her husband for getting too close during a verbal argument. An officer responded to a battery at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9:50 a.m. July 14, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. He met with the male victim in the front yard of the residence upon his arrival.
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Three Arrested in Shooting after Purse Theft in Central Florida
Three Central Florida suspects were arrested this month in the city of Deltona following a shooting in DeLand stemming from a theft of a purse. A woman realized her purse was stolen from her car at Taylor Place Apartments in DeLand. Around 1pm, she got a notification that her stolen credit card was used at Checker’s in DeLand, so she drove there with two others to confront the suspects.
Central Florida Music Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
A 26-year-old Central Florida music teacher from Grace Christian School for having an inappropriate relationship with a student. This month, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of a sexual battery by an authority figure involving a confidential pregnant 18-year-old victim. 26-year-old Denzel Proctor, a former music teacher at...
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