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LIVE STREAMING - City Commission Meeting
July 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The City of Longwood will live-stream the City Commission meeting on Zoom and Facebook. You may watch the Meeting online by joining a Zoom Meeting on July 22, 2024, Longwood City Commission. Meeting ID: 844 2464 8066. Passcode: long0722. To join by phone +1...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF Knights Recieve $2.5 Million Pledge Commitment to Football Program
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – When UCF’s football team returns to the practice field later this month, the Knights will be playing on the newly named Wayne Densch Practice Complex. The complex’s new name recognizes a new $2.5 million pledge commitment from the Wayne Densch Charitable Trust in support of the Hagle Football Gateway project on UCF’s campus.
New thrift store opens in southwest Ocala shopping center
A new thrift stop that sells vintage graphic tees, shoes, vinyl records, and a variety of other secondhand merchandise just opened in southwest Ocala. The ATTIC Thrift Store celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, July 20 at 184 Marion Oaks Boulevard, in the Marion Oaks Shopping Center. Owned by Ed...
By the dawn’s early light: Morning at Orlando Wetlands
There’s something special about the light in the morning when taking bird photos. There’s such a soft, golden hue that it makes the subjects of photos appear almost magical. This was apparent to me during a recent morning visit to the Orlando Wetlands, arriving there shortly after the...
Sanford police arrest four teens in burglary operation
SANFORD, Florida — Sanford police arrested four teenage males during a burglary prevention operation early on July 20, 2024. Before 1:00 A.M., the Sanford Police Department's Criminal Investigations Section and Neighborhood Response Unit conducted surveillance in areas with increased vehicle burglaries. Investigators observed four males in an apartment complex who fled upon realizing they were being watched. One male was concealing his face with a full mask.
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”. Have you picked up our July print issue yet? Check out the online version so you can see what you’re missing – it has a new advice column from Brenda from Bithlo, a heritage recipe for Hurricane Stew from Orange County Regional History Center, and more.
Former homeless woman gives back to others in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Several community foundations and organizations came together to give back to the homeless community on Saturday. One of the organization's founders said she gives back because she was in the same position not too long ago. Joanne Renucci was homeless for 15 years. Living in the...
More from financial counseling CEO Marvin Wilson on developing business principles
ORLANDO, Fla. – This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray shares part two of his interview with Marvin Wilson, aka Meta Marvin, CEO of the financial education company Funding Credit. During part one of the conversation, Wilson and Murray got to talking about the importance...
Merritt Island 18-year-old dead, three other teens injured in I-95 crash near Palm Bay
An 18-year-old Merritt Island man is dead and three others injured following a traffic crash Sunday morning, just south of St. John’s Heritage Parkway in Palm Bay, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The unnamed driver was traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Neither the driver nor his unidentified...
Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’ in Flagler Beach Last Week
The Flagler Beach Police Department announced that they’re investigating a ‘suspicious death’ that occurred in the city last week, according to a release sent out on the matter. The agency is working alongside the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, 7th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, and the State Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the death of 66-year-old Sally Byrd.
Sounds of Soul’s Motown music rocks rec center in The Villages
The sky was dark, the wind was howling and bolts of lightning creased the sky Sunday evening outside the SeaBreeze Recreation Center. Inside, the mood was sunny, celebratory and nostalgic thanks to the Sounds of Soul. The group featured six singers, two guitars, keyboards, two horns and drums. No matter...
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.
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