An official in The Villages said he recently had a heartbreaking conversation with a resident who is struggling to keep up with the cost of living in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

An underage drinker from Oxford Oaks was arrested after his truck got stuck in the deep woods.

A Lake County Commissioner and his brother have purchased a defunct Badcock Home Furniture store in Sumter County for over $2 million.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott wants the Department of Veterans Affairs to have more power to punish poor-performing employees.

A homeless man was arrested after pitching his tent near the X Mart Adult Super Store on State Road 44 in Wildwood.

Steven Falk was known as a fun person who loved his family and was always looking for his next adventure. He loved spending time on his motorcycle, bicycling, boating, country line dancing, and ...

A driver with a suspended license was arrested after he was spotted towing a trailer which had no license plate.

This beautiful little tufted titmouse seemed overjoyed to see the afternoon sun on an otherwise chilly day in the Village of Richmond. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of De La Vista North resident contends that those living in the northern section of The Villages deserve safety, too.

Vina Gilpin was a dedicated, lifelong agricultural worker and one of the longest standing members of the Sumter County Farmers Market. She loved her family, her farm and her cows.

An unlicensed driver from Nicaragua landed in jail after a traffic stop.

Joel Law loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He enjoyed taking long airboat rides, hunting and fishing.