An official in The Villages is ready to hear from residents about a planned Walmart and other “hot button” issues when he hosts a question-and-answer session.

The Villages Health paid more than $12 million in rent to The Villages in the past year as the health provider’s top bosses enjoyed lucrative salaries.

A sex offender in Weirsdale was arrested for not updating his registry when a deputy learned his vehicle had a new tag.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a hold on a Venezuelan who has been living illegally for the past three years in Wildwood.

A former member of the Sumter County School Board apparently haunted by allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a child attempted to kill himself.

This beautiful female eastern bluebird delivered dinner to her babies in their new home here in The Villages! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

A Belleview man was arrested for battery after admitting to pushing his son during an argument sparked by dirty dishes.

A 70-year-old driver was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck in Sumter County.

We’ve seen some powerful lightning shows in recent days here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. Let's not forget that lightning can be deadly and dangerous.

Kristine Featherston was the kind of person who made everyone feel at home — quick to laugh, quicker to listen, and always up for a good story and a hearty laugh.

A member of the Parking Patrol played golf at the Pelican/Heron complex recently and found some very Bad Parking.

An Ocklawaha woman was arrested after her nervous behavior led to the discovery of narcotics in her vehicle during a traffic stop at Holiday Inn.