1+ hour, 1+ min ago (87+ words) [Bonefish Bad Parking featured image]Bonefish Bad Parking featured image " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bonefish-Bad-Parking-featured-image-300x239.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bonefish-Bad-Parking-featured-image-600x478.jpg" /> A Village of Ashland reader says she enjoys the Bad Parking photos published in Villages-News.com. Read more: Keep up the Bad Parking photos in Villages-News.com! Comments have been temporarily disabled...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (127+ words) [La Hacienda pool]La Hacienda pool " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/La-Hacienda-pool-300x123.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/La-Hacienda-pool-600x246.jpg" /> The La Hacienda Recreation Center sports pool will be closed for pressure washing. Read more: La Hacienda sports pool will be closed for pressure washing The La Hacienda Recreation Center sports pool will be closed for pressure washing from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 9. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact La Hacienda Recreation Center at (352) 753-1716. Comments have been temporarily disabled...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago (223+ words) [Screenshot]Screenshot " data-image-caption="Screenshot " data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Donald-Trump--300x185.jpeg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Donald-Trump--600x370.jpeg" /> A Village of Winifred resident looks at what President Trump is doing and wonders if this is really what his fellow Americans wanted. Read more: Is this really what we wanted for our country? Can someone explain to me what permanent pause means? Recently Trump could not pronounce Yosemite, and when asked about habeas corpus, said he didn't know them and passed the question on to his aide. In an Oval Office interview, he had no clue what the Declaration of Independence contained, but at least he knew they closed the airports during the Civil War. We were known as a world leader in humanity, education, appreciation of the arts. We are now known as a military might that does everything by force. And tariffs? l hear of billions being taken in,…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago (389+ words) [Carol J. Lundin]Carol J. Lundin " data-image-caption="Carol J. Lundin " data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Carol-J.-Lundin-300x288.webp" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Carol-J.-Lundin.webp" /> Carol Lundin was known for her kindness and generosity, she touched the lives of everyone she met. She enjoyed volunteering at the Wildwood Food Kitchen, supporting friends in times of need, hiking with the ADK club, providing weekly flowers to the alter, and sharing laughter with family and friends. Read more: Carol J. Lundin It is with sadness we announce the passing of Carol J. Lundin on 11/20/2025 in The Villages FL. Born in 1928 Carol was a cherished member of our community, a beloved family member, and a dear friend to many. Carol grew up in Spencertown NY and graduated from Chatham High school. She married George A Lundin Jr in1951 and they lived many years in Otego NY spending winters in Wildwood FL. Carol enjoyed her career in the grocery business in…...

4+ hour, 1+ min ago (274+ words) The City of Wildwood's annual Winterfest will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 9 p.m." One of the city's largest annual productions, Winterfest has grown over the years to become a family favorite of many residents. Spectators start lining the streets more than an hour before the parade begins to get a good view of the floats when they go by." "Shifting our parade to evening hours when it's dark has added a whole new layer of excitement," said Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Kellem. "It's incredible how creative our participants are, with some planning all year. Our parade judges are more challenged than ever, because every single float really is a winner.." The city has again partnered with Habitat for Humanity's Jingle Build Off to display more than 25 playhouses during Winterfest along Gamble Street behind City Hall. The playhouses are custom…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago (180+ words) [Ki Yun Ruf]Ki Yun Ruf " data-image-caption="Ki Yun Ruf " data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ki-Yun-Ruf-239x300.webp" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ki-Yun-Ruf.webp" /> Ki Yun Ruf loved so easily from her heart and was a shining light wherever she went. Her smile and laughter were genuinely felt by many. She helped so many people in her life. Read more: Ki Yun Ruf She is survived by her spouse, Dennis Drosendahl, her children, Nina J. Spicer, Janet K. Beeson, Arthur E. Bohner, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She loved so easily from her heart and was a shining light wherever she went. Her smile and laughter were genuinely felt by many. Everyone says Ki is their best friend and their favorite aunt. She helped so many people in her life. Thank you for all that you are, being present, your laugh, loving us, and always seeing the best in us. We love you. Comments…...

5+ hour, 1+ min ago (119+ words) A Village of Tall Trees resident contends that not every one who carries a gun is a trigger-happy fool. Read more: Someone with a gun might just save your life How many mass shootings have we had in the past year? Everyone that carries a gun is not a trigger-happy fool. Remember the Walmart shooting? Bet they wished someone with a gun was there to stop the shooter. Remember the theater shooting in Colorado? Bet they wished someone was there with a gun. And many more. You should stop and thank anyone that has gone through licensing and training to carry a gun. They may be the one that saves your life. Comments have been temporarily disabled...

5+ hour, 46+ min ago (174+ words) Betty Hartnett Bishop, born Dec. of 1933 to Donald W. Hartnett and Bertha E. Rowden, passed on Nov. 18 in a Florida care center. A forty- five year resident of Alton, IL Betty graduated Marquette High School in1951. She was married to Sam Ulett , the father of her daughters Diana (Doug) McKay of Boulder City, NV and Kathi ( Jeff) Saeger of St. Louis and Harold Bishop and Harry Grayson. Betty is survived by her daughters, and three grandchildren , Kara ( Waylon Rowley) McKay of Salt Lake City, Jared ( Ana) Saeger, of St. Louis, Joel ( Monique) Saeger of Columbia, MO. Mason McKay, her oldest grandson who assisted her in these last years, is sadly still listed on Missing in America but presumed to have preceded her in death. Betty had two great granddaughters, Adelie and Monique Saeger. Though Betty received all the sacraments of the Catholic Church,…...

15+ hour, 13+ min ago (200+ words) [Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages]Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages " data-image-caption="Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages " data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bald-eagle-couple-refurbishing-nest-in-The-Villages-300x191.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bald-eagle-couple-refurbishing-nest-in-The-Villages-600x381.jpg" /> This process is played out yearly in various locals here in The Villages. This bald eagle couple is at the stage of refurbishing the nest they used as home last year. Hopefully, this will have a beautiful ending when one or two of their eaglets leave the nest next spring. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing! Read more: Bald eagle couple refurbishing nest in The Villages This process is played out yearly in various locals here in The Villages. This bald eagle couple is at the stage of refurbishing the nest they used as home last year. Hopefully, this will have a beautiful ending when one or two of their eaglets…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago (93+ words) [ssnakeyez]ssnakeyez " data-image-caption="ssnakeyez " data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ssnakeyez-300x300.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ssnakeyez-600x600.jpg" /> Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on November 30, 2025 Read more: Live Square Entertainment for Sunday, November 30 Brownwood Paddock Square | 5:00 PM Lake Sumter Landing Market Square | 5:00 PM Spanish Springs Town Square | 5:00 PM Luck of the Draw Sawgrass Grove | 5:00 PM...