Villages/Lady Lake
This is the last Networking event for 2025 at GlennView Country Club. Thank you to Glenview Country Club
Celebrating Years of Service – Thank You, Team Lady Lake!
We proudly recognize and congratulate our dedicated Town of Lady Lake employees for their years of service to our community. Their commitment, professionalism, and institutional knowledge help ensure the high level of service our residents expect and deserve.
Years of Service Honorees:
5 Years Kourtney Fehr
10 Years Jacob Jackson
15 Years Brad Weeks
20 Years Johnny Gosneigh and Van Kao
25 Years Adam Cronk and Travis Lacey
30 Years Debbie Lopez
Last Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, UF Health broke ground on its third emergency and urgent care center in the region, near the intersection of U.S. HWY 301 and CR 466 in Oxford.
From the publisher – This is one persons opinion and they have the right to see it in print!
Draft Letter to the Editor — The Villages & Local Newspapers
Subject: Concerns Over Promotion of Unlicensed Businesses in “The Villages Word of Mouth” Facebook Group
To the Editor,
I am writing out of deep concern for the safety and fair treatment of residents in The Villages, particularly regarding the growing issue of unlicensed businesses being promoted—and in some cases protected—within one of the community’s largest online recommendation groups.
“The Villages Word of Mouth,” a Facebook group with tens of thousands of members, has become a primary resource for residents seeking trustworthy referrals for contractors, and other service providers. Many Villagers, especially older residents, rely on these recommendations believing they come from an unbiased, community-driven platform. Unfortunately, recent experiences suggest the opposite.
As a long-time contributor to the group and a licensed business owner, I have watched administrators selectively allow certain businesses to be recommended while deleting legitimate concerns or negative experiences posted about others. Several businesses, despite being unlicensed or uninsured, are freely promoted—sometimes aggressively—while licensed competitors are silenced or removed without explanation. In my own experience, I was blocked from the page after pointing out that a promoted company was operating not in compliance with licensing and insurance requirements in the state of Florida. Meanwhile, the unlicensed business was permitted to continue advertising to unsuspecting residents. Continue reading
Lady Lake Police use drone to locate driver who fled serious crash
LADY LAKE — Lady Lake police officers used drone technology Saturday night to locate a driver who fled into a wooded area after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 27/441.
Around 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a crash where a Chevrolet Tahoe was seen driving at a high speed before rear-ending a Ford F-150 on U.S. Highway 441 near Longview Avenue in Lady Lake. Officers found the Tahoe unoccupied and discovered ammunition, an empty prescription bottle, and personal property inside the vehicle linking it to a local man. The Tahoe’s driver had left the scene on foot, according to witnesses.
Witnesses reported seeing a man run into nearby woods. Officers searched the area and deployed the department’s drone, which detected a heat signature in dense brush. Sgt. Heather Couch and Officer Steven Johnson located a man lying on the ground. Davis appeared impaired and was treated for injuries before being transported by EMS to Ocala Regional Medical Center.
The suspect will face several charges upon his release from the hospital and pending blood alcohol testing, including failing to stop for a crash involving bodily injuries and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Chief Steve Hunt praised officers for their swift response and effective use of new department technology.
“Our officers showed exceptional professionalism during a chaotic scene,” Hunt said. “Their decision to deploy the drone allowed us to quickly locate the individual and bring this situation to a safe conclusion. This is exactly how technology enhances public safety.”
The Lady Lake Police Department is in possession of the following found or abandoned property. Unless ownership is claimed and verified, these items will be disposed of in accordance with Florida State Statute 705 on their scheduled purge dates.
If you believe any of these items belong to you, please contact the Evidence Section at (352) 751-1576 with proof of ownership.
An iPhone was recovered on October 16, 2025, on West Lady Lake Boulevard. If unclaimed, it will be purged on January 14, 2026.
A credit card was recovered on October 30, 2025, on Avenida Central. It is scheduled to be disposed of on January 18, 2026.
On December 15, 2025, an iPhone, identification cards, a passport, credit cards, and keys were recovered along U.S. Highway 27/441. These items will be purged on March 13, 2026, unless claimed.
A bicycle was recovered on December 19, 2025, on LaGrande Boulevard. If unclaimed, it will be disposed of on March 29, 2026.
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Lady Lake Police Department and the Fruitland Park helping children shop for Christmas!
