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Officials can join me in my birdcage to watch traffic on Morse Boulevard
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (279+ words) A Villager extends an invitation to elected officials, asking them to join her in watching the traffic on Morse Boulevard from her birdcage. This is an open invitation to any of The Villages officials that think it isn't necessary to…...
State representative pens letter detailing fears of threat to local drinking water
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (313+ words) State Rep. Samantha Scott, R-52, has weighed in with her concerns about a direct injection well at the Heart of Florida Landfill near Lake Panasoffkee. In a letter to Richard Lobinske of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), she wrote…...
We deserve a clear answer from President Trump
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (152+ words) A Villager contends that the American people deserve a clear answer from President Trump. Two good questions. The first, as to why the chaos over the deportations under Trump but not Obama? The contrast is a clear example of the…...
Looks like we've got a replacement for Ed Mc Ginty
2+ day, 19+ min ago (64+ words) A Villager says a frequent letter writer appears to have replaced Ed Mc Ginty in his constant criticism of President Trump. It appears that Vince Pizzo is the new favorite son of this online news outlet, his unpatriotic rants disparaging…...
The Iran war summed up to the music of Dire Straits: Money for Nothing
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (373+ words) Along with Viet Nam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, we can proudly add Iran to our "win" list. We know because Trump said we won. And we have the specifics to prove it. We opened the Strait of Hormuz'which wasn't closed until…...
Do we really want a nice guy running the country?
3+ day, 19+ min ago (156+ words) A Villager ponders whether we really want a nice guy running the country. I feel Mr. Black's pain. In 1968, I crossed over to "the dark side" and voted for a Democrat (Jimmy Carter ) because I thought Gerald Ford should not…...
We have billions for bombs and no money for healthcare
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (114+ words) The richest country on the the planet can't provide healthcare for it's citizens. Sixteen million people have been dis-enrolled from Medicaid. Another 4 million Americans are not able to afford the healthcare premiums after the subsidies were cut at the start…...
Senate needs to follow House's lead and grant Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (207+ words) We celebrate a critical and long-overdue victory as the U. S. House of Representatives passed H. R. 1689, legislation to designate and protect Haitians who work and live with us under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). For years, Haitian families in the United States have lived…...
20 individuals vying for U. S. Rep. Randy Fine's seat in Congress
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (854+ words) At least nine Republicans and nearly a dozen Democrats and Independents have filed to get their party's nomination and possibly unseat incumbent United States Congressional Representative Randy Fine in November. News of another challenger entering the race to unseat Randy…...
League of Women Voters opposes mid-decade redistricting
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (387+ words) The League of Women Voters of The Villages/Tri-County explains its opposition to mid-decade redistricting. Earlier this year, the Governor proclaimed a Special Session on Redistricting to take place April 20-24, 2026. While there are unfounded rumors speculating mid-decade redistricting will not…...