A visitor to The Villages was surprised at the easy access to amenities she enjoyed while visiting Florida's Friendliest Hometown. We've got her story. Read more: Visitor to The Villages surprised at easy access to amenities

A resident of The Villages has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail on a charge of driving under the influence. James Matthew Byrne, 44, of the Village of Hawkins, pleaded no contest to the charge this past week in Sumter County Court. In addition to being ordered to serve 30 days in jail, Read more: Villager sentenced to jail time in wake of drunk driving arrest

The opening date is right around the corner for the long-awaited Costco in The Villages. Read more: Long-awaited opening date this week for Costco in The Villages

A groundbreaking ceremony has been set for the new Paradise Recreation Center on the Historic Side of The Villages. Read more: Groundbreaking ceremony set for new Paradise Rec Center

Columnist Barry Evans takes a nostalgic look back at his old school in Western Pennsylvania. Read more: Remembering my old school days in Western Pennsylvania

A Village of Duval resident contends that no one is checking IDs at pickleball courts here in The Villages. Read more: No one is checking IDs at pickleball courts

A man who snuck in through a window and had sex with a teenage girl is head to state prison. Read more: Man headed to prison after crawling through window for sex with teen

A Villager believes something must be done about young fence hoppers swimming in pools in The Villages. Read more: There are too many young people getting into our swimming pools

An Oxford man has been tracked down and arrested after allegedly stealing a lawn mower. Read more: Oxford man tracked down and arrested after allegedly stealing lawn mower

This golf cart was parked in a handicapped accommodation zone at Publix at Colony Plaza. Share your Bad Parking photos at news@villages-news.com Read more: No respect for the handicapped at Publix at Colony Plaza