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84-year-old Villager jailed after skipping driving schoolAn 84-year-old Villager is serving 29 days in jail after skipping driving school. Francis Dochniak of the Village of Piedmont was sentenced to jail time this past week in Sumter County Court. Dochniak’s legal woes began on Jan. 13 when he was driving a 2009 black Kia four-door and was...3 hours ago
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Motorcyclist sentenced in road rage incident in The VillagesA motorcyclist has been sentenced in a road rage incident at Lake Deaton Plaza in The Villages. Frederick Charles Nelson, 62, of Wildwood, pleaded no contest earlier this month in Sumter County Court to a charge of battery. He was sentenced to two days already served in jail. A man...The Villages, FL1 day ago
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Developer’s minions pulling same trick they pulled in 2020The Developer’s minions are pulling the same trick they pulled in the 2020 election for the Sumter County Commissioners; then, many Democrats and independents temporarily registered as Republicans so they could vote to replace three commissioners who voted for the 25 percent increase in property taxes to help pay for new roads to support the expansion of The Villages.1 day ago
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Convicted felon apprehended with marijuana and pistolA convicted felon was apprehended with marijuana and a pistol after a traffic stop. Jamael Deron Luckett, 35, of Fruitland Park, was driving a blue Dodge Durango shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday on County Road 235 when a Sumter County sheriff’s deputy noticed the vehicle did not have an operable taglight.Fruitland Park, FL6 hours ago
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Villager facing felony charge in golf cart road rage incidentA Villager is facing a felony charge in an apparent golf cart road rage incident. William Gordon Rodseth, 74, of the Village of Dunedin, turned himself in Monday morning at the Sumter County Detention Center on a felony charge of battery on a person over the age of 65. His...Dunedin, FL3 hours ago
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Villager checks bank statement and finds teen had ripped her offA Villager checked her bank statement and found a teenager had ripped her off. The 77-year-old contacted the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and provided information leading to the arrest of 18-year-old Travis Pickron later that same day on multiple fraud charges. The woman, whose address and relationship...2 days ago
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$5 million in grants to fund workforce development at Sumter schoolsSumter District School’s Career and Technical Education Department has been awarded grants totaling more than $5 million aimed at workforce development. The Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program was created during the 2023 legislative session. Its purpose is to provide grants to school districts and Florida College System institutions to fund some or all of the costs associated with the creation or expansion of career and technical education workforce development programs that lead to industry certifications included on the CAPE Industry Certification Funding List. The Florida Department of Education has awarded funding for Sumter’s proposals for semi- conductor program expansion (welding) and expansion of programs that support Florida’s agriculture industries (landscaping and animal science).1 day ago
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Villagers can learn about operations of Sumter County Sheriff’s OfficeVillagers can learn about how the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office operates in two Mini-Citizens Academy sessions this week. The first session will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19 at Lake Miona Recreation Center. The second session will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday,...1 day ago
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Have they no shame?That’s a statement, not a question. “They” is The Villages Developer. Here’s what they do have: power, money, and greed with giant dashes of vengeance and manipulation thrown in. The Developer is determined to repeat the fiasco of four years ago in an effort to assure only those willing to do his bidding are elected to the Sumter County Commission.2 days ago
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Colorful sunrise over Lake Sumter LandingEven man’s best friend could enjoy this colorful sunrise over Lake Sumter Landing. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!1 day ago
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Villager in golf cart arrested on DUI after leaving Lake Sumter LandingA Villager in a golf cart was arrested on a drunk driving charge after leaving Lake Sumter Landing. Thomas John Allen, 62, who lives in the Southwood Villas in the Village of Buttonwood, was driving a black Yamaha golf cart at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday on Bailey Trail at St. Charles Place when he made an unusually wide turn, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy noticed that the golf cart drifting in and out of its lane.3 days ago
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Woman jailed after allegedly throwing hot dog poker at man friendA Wildwood woman was jailed after allegedly throwing a hot dog poker at her man friend. Jozlyn Jean Perez, 29, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, intimidation and battery following the altercation which took place at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.Wildwood, FL3 days ago
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Sumter judge sentences three-time convicted felon to 75 years in prisonA 30-year-old man who was already a convicted felon has been sentenced to 75 years behind bars after a Sumter County jury found him guilty of numerous drug charges. The trial of Ke’Andre Darvay Stokes, which began on Tuesday, concluded Wednesday with Judge Mary Hatcher sentencing him to 75 years in the Florida Department of Corrections, along with fining him $500,000. Stokes, who was on probation at the time of his initial arrest, is a three-time convicted felon with prior drug charges.4 days ago
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Here’s how voters can get around the Developer’s dirty trickThe Developer has again used every tactic available to him to return the governance of Sumter County to his hand-picked people. If you have registered as a Democrat or independent, you now will be excluded from voting unless you change your registration before July 20. Changing your affiliation from Democrat...2 days ago
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Large development planned south of Middleton and Coleman prisonA large residential and commercial development is planned south of the intersection of U.S. 301 and County Road 470 in Sumterville. The Old Florida Springs development would be a few miles south of the Coleman federal prison and the Middleton neighborhood of The Villages. Sumter County commissioners Tuesday night approved...Sumterville, FL4 days ago
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Sumter County caregiver accused of stealing $6,000 of jewelry from elderly woman's homeLADY LAKE, Fla. - A senior caregiver is accused of stealing over $6,000 of jewelry from the daughter of an elderly patient of hers. Sharon McCall-Arnett was arrested and charged with grand theft on Wednesday, according to Sumter County arrest records. The theft was first reported in March. The victim...4 days ago
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Last-minute write-ins will eliminate thousands of voters in Sumter CountyA trio of last-minute write-in candidates will eliminate thousands of voters from participating in the upcoming Sumter Commission races. It was a busy day Thursday at the Sumter County Supervisor of Elections Office when the write-ins showed up to announce their intent to run in the Republican races for Sumter Commission seats in Districts 1, 3 and 5.4 days ago
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