After eight years, Sumter County commissioners Tuesday night approved a fertilizer ordinance mandated by the state as of July 1, 2017. The ordinance, which applies to non-agricultural applications, is ...

A Wildwood man was arrested for assault after allegedly chasing four kids to Family Dollar for a ding-dong-ditch “joke” at his door.

A construction worker from Honduras was arrested after he was caught driving without a license in Wildwood.

This very content-looking great blue heron was loving the serene and beautiful landscape near the Fenney Nature Trail in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Wondering why a bear showed up at Lowe's at Trailwinds Village? Florida black bears are losing habitat at an alarming rate.

State Attorney Bill Gladson offers a Citizens’ Prosecutor Academy to members of the public interested in learning more about who they are and what they do.

A pharmacist who operates in The Villages has been ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and has had her license placed on probation for two years for a series of inspection failures at her prior place of ...

This fearless mockingbird decided the pine tree wasn't big enough for both of them and relentlessly dive-bombed the American bald eagle until it flew away. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Lucille Smith had the strength and fortitude to accomplish anything during what seemed like unsurmountable difficulties has been an inspiration to her family lineage.

Laurie Lublin of the Village of Osceola Hills got her first hole-in-one! If you get a hole-in-one, share the news at [email protected] ...

Off-price retailer Burlington has snapped up 45 leases of shuttered Joann stores, including the location at Village Crossroads in Lady Lake.

The Homestead Recreation Center game room will be closed for electrical maintenance on Thursday, May 15. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Homestead Recreation Center ...