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Town Squares across The Villages will host nightly performances starting Monday, October 12, 2026. Residents can enjoy the scheduled entertainment throughout the area. This provides ongoing cultural activities for people living there. Enjoying these events is a great way to spend time in town.
Villages-News.com · Oct 12, 2026A three-vehicle collision occurred near the Spanish Plaines shopping center in The Villages on Sunday evening. A deputy's car, with emergency lights activated, entered an intersection against a red light. All three drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The crash involved a Chevy Equinox and a Honda Civic.
Villages-News.com · Oct 12, 2026CFS Coffee is preparing to open its new facility at 2211 Alder Avenue in Middleton sometime in November. The new spot will feature a drive-thru and serve Colombian coffee options. This brings new beverage options to people in the area.
Villages-News.com · Oct 12, 2026AAA data shows gas priced at $4.03 for the The Villages metro area as of October 12. Diesel is listed at $5.86, reflecting a year change of plus $2.18. These figures show current costs for residents needing fuel. Gas prices are showing a week change of +$0.07.
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Kathleen Hagan, 67, was arrested on a theft charge after allegedly leaving a Publix in The Villages with a motorized cart full of items. She reportedly loaded the cart with $96.15 worth of groceries, including toilet paper and Diet Pepsi. Hagan was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center.
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A three-vehicle crash occurred near the Spanish Plaines shopping center in The Villages on Sunday evening. A deputy's vehicle, with emergency lights activated, entered an intersection against a red light, colliding first with a Chevy Equinox and then with a Honda Civic. All three drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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An 81-year-old veteran from The Villages, John Stepanik Sr., has volunteered to serve on the firing squad for the execution of Nidal Hasan. Stepanik stated he believes veterans from different eras should participate in executing the man convicted for the Fort Hood shooting.
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