Walter Smith Jr. had a passion for trivia, and loved to travel and explore new cultures and customs. Ken will be remembered for his sharp mind, dry humor, and deep devotion to those he loved.

A lady stalker was arrested after triggering an alarm at a couple’s home. Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to the home in the wee hours Friday. The couple called 911 after the alarm sounded.

Scottie Harold Hurst, 69, passed away in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida on May 5, 2025. He was born in Sevierville, Tennessee on April 16, 1956 to Kenneth and Mary Hurst. Scottie enjoyed working, riding ...

Christopher Renfree was an avid cribbage player, playing regularly with friends and in tournaments. He was the life of the party and made friends easily.

Villagers lined up at podium in a public meeting to detail their worries about traffic coming their way when the new Costco is completed.

Why have beloved entertainers been dropped from the lineup in The Villages? It’s the hottest question in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

A 64-year-man has been charged with trying to lure an underage girl into sex. David Allan Hollack of Jacksonville was arrested this past week by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a warrant charging ...

Tee times will soon be available for a newly renovated executive golf course in The Villages. A grand re-opening ribbon cutting is set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 at the Pimlico Executive Golf ...

For many years, the Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake has recognized teachers and staff of our local schools for their dedication to the children in our communities. This year was no different as a group of ...

Standing perfectly still in the Village of Shady Brook, this vibrant green heron was ready to turn an unsuspecting frog into his breakfast feast. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

A drunk driving suspect with an overheating Mercedes was arrested on Interstate 75 at Oxford.

America’s mothers are the heart of our families, the light in our homes, and the stewards of our nation’s future. From infancy to adulthood, our mothers shape our characters and form our consciences — ...