
The Villages Health System agrees to $541.5M settlement over Medicare coding case
Read full article: The Villages Health System agrees to $541.5M settlement over Medicare coding caseOne of the largest providers of health care services in The Villages settled with the federal government for more than half a billion dollars to resolve accusations that the company filed false Medicare diagnosis codes in order to increase payments.

āAre you trying to solicit a crime?ā: Florida attorney general launches into tirade when questioned about Hope Florida
Read full article: āAre you trying to solicit a crime?ā: Florida attorney general launches into tirade when questioned about Hope FloridaDuring a press conference on Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier suggested merely asking a question about the leaked grand jury report about the Hope Florida controversy is against Florida law.

Florida to sue 2 pharmacy benefit managers for price fixing, deception
Read full article: Florida to sue 2 pharmacy benefit managers for price fixing, deceptionFlorida is accusing two companies of colluding to drive up prescription drug prices. The lawsuit goes after two pharmacy benefit companies, Prime Therapeutics and Express Scripts.

Orlando restaurant shuts down for 5th time this year, records show
Read full article: Orlando restaurant shuts down for 5th time this year, records showLast week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies sayA 67-year-old man was arrested in Sumter County after deputies say a late-night encounter that began with an online connection escalated into a vehicle chase, a crash and a reported threat at gunpoint.

The Villages homeowner says he must take down yard decorations after neighbor complaints, rule change
Read full article: The Villages homeowner says he must take down yard decorations after neighbor complaints, rule changeDennis McGrath-Wagner says his holiday-style yard displays were a ālabor of love,ā but neighbors called them excessive as the district adopted stricter nuisance-lighting rules.

Gov. DeSantis to speak in The Villages
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis to speak in The VillagesThe governor is expected to speak at 10 a.m. at Lucky Goat Coffee on Eastport Drive. While the topic of the discussion is unknown, he is expected to be joined by Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Visit Florida President and CEO Bryan Griffin.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis to speak in The Villages
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis to speak in The VillagesThe governor is expected to speak at 10 a.m. at Lucky Goat Coffee on Eastport Drive. While the topic of the discussion is unknown, he is expected to be joined by Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Visit Florida President and CEO Bryan Griffin.

Trooper Steve on Patrol: Cruising through The Villages with the Sumter County Sheriffās Office
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Cruising through The Villages with the Sumter County Sheriffās OfficeLeaving the patrol car behind, Trooper Steve hopped into one of the Sheriffās Officeās marked golf carts, and he gave him a firsthand look at life in The Villages.

āHadestownā, āThe Wizā and āA Beautiful Noiseā among Broadway shows coming to these Central Florida cities
Read full article: āHadestownā, āThe Wizā and āA Beautiful Noiseā among Broadway shows coming to these Central Florida citiesDaytona Beach's Peabody Auditorium will host productions such as A Beautiful Noise, The Wiz, Shucked, and Hadestown, while The Sharon in The Villages will feature The Carpenters Songbook, A Beautiful Noise, The Pirates of Penzance, Waitress, and Burn The Floor Presents Maks & Peta Live.

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer
Read full article: Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summerThe U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One.

US Rep. Dan Webster, Florida congressman since 2011, will not run for reelection
Read full article: US Rep. Dan Webster, Florida congressman since 2011, will not run for reelectionDaniel Webster, the Florida lawmaker who has represented our area in Congress since 2011, will not seek reelection. The Republican, who turned 77 on Monday, announced in a news release that āthe time has come to pass the torch to the next conservative leader and spend more precious time with my wife, children and 24 grandchildren.ā

President Trump coming to The Villages Friday to talk taxes
Read full article: President Trump coming to The Villages Friday to talk taxesSenior citizen stronghold The Villages will get a visit from the president on Friday. According to the Republican Party of Florida, Trumpās visit will center on promoting policies like āno tax on tipsā and āno tax on social security.ā

These 6 new Florida bills were just signed into law. Hereās what theyāll do
Read full article: These 6 new Florida bills were just signed into law. Hereās what theyāll doOn Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of six bills into law, with some taking effect right off the bat.

Gov. DeSantis signs election bill targeting voter registration, stock disclosures
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs election bill targeting voter registration, stock disclosuresThe bill requires verification of U.S. citizenship during voter registration, mandates paper ballots for all elections and requires congressional candidates to disclose stock trading activity while in office.

Hereās what to know about the so-called āLoofah Codeā in The Villages
Read full article: Hereās what to know about the so-called āLoofah Codeā in The VillagesItās a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?

Firecrackers or pickleball? Noise complaints spark debate in The Villages
Read full article: Firecrackers or pickleball? Noise complaints spark debate in The VillagesThe rapid āpopā of pickleball paddles ā a signature sound of one of the nationās fastest-growing sports ā is now at the center of a growing dispute in The Villages.

Chlorine leak in The Villages sparks āShelter in Placeā order near golf course
Read full article: Chlorine leak in The Villages sparks āShelter in Placeā order near golf courseA chlorine leak in The Villages on Thursday evening sparked a āShelter in Placeā order, according to first responders.

$2,600 per month health insurance premium: āThe math isnāt math-ingā
Read full article: $2,600 per month health insurance premium: āThe math isnāt math-ingāInsurance premiums are exploding across Florida ā and for one retired math teacher in The Villages, the numbers are staggering. Instead of enjoying retirement, heās trying to solve what may be the most baffling equation of his life. Last year, he paid $723 a month for coverage. In January, after enhanced federal health care subsidies expired, the bill jumped to more than $2,600 a month.

Crash shuts down Morse Boulevard in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Crash shuts down Morse Boulevard in The Villages, deputies sayDeputies shut down a stretch of Morse Boulevard on Tuesday evening after a āsevere traffic accidentā near Lake Sumter Landing, according to the sheriffās office.

Explosives āstolen from the militaryā causes scare in The Villages neighborhood
Read full article: Explosives āstolen from the militaryā causes scare in The Villages neighborhoodDeputies evacuated homes in a neighborhood in The Villages on Tuesday after they responded to explosive devices at a residence, prompting a bombāsquad response and a federal investigation.

Florida man gets more than 2 years in prison for threatening to assassinate President Trump
Read full article: Florida man gets more than 2 years in prison for threatening to assassinate President TrumpA Florida man is sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for threatening to kill President Donald Trump.

Irish dance champions bringing āA Taste of Irelandā to Central Florida
Read full article: Irish dance champions bringing āA Taste of Irelandā to Central FloridaIrish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.

This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, thereās one city thatās better than the rest.

These are the top places to retire in Florida. Half are near Orlando
Read full article: These are the top places to retire in Florida. Half are near OrlandoWith its warm weather and low taxes, itās no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.

šļø The Villagesā 2025 housing market year in review
Read full article: šļø The Villagesā 2025 housing market year in reviewIn 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty.

Father-daughter reunion follows motherās arrest in The Villages for 1983 abduction case
Read full article: Father-daughter reunion follows motherās arrest in The Villages for 1983 abduction caseNow in her 40s, Michelle Newton is navigating a relationship with a father she never knew, while her mother, seen in a viral bodycam video, faces criminal charges.

āWeāre here for you, maāam:ā Bodycam video shows womanās arrest in The Villages in 1983 kidnapping case
Read full article: āWeāre here for you, maāam:ā Bodycam video shows womanās arrest in The Villages in 1983 kidnapping caseDebra Newton was taken into custody in Florida on custodial interference charges stemming from a 1983 kidnapping case.
āAI slop:ā Florida governor calls for artificial-intelligence bill of rights. Hereās what it would do
Read full article: āAI slop:ā Florida governor calls for artificial-intelligence bill of rights. Hereās what it would doFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis lambasted the potential for abuse in the rising realm of artificial intelligence and called for an āAI Bill of Rights.ā

Centerwell, UnitedHealthcare reach deal for The Villages Health Medicare plans
Read full article: Centerwell, UnitedHealthcare reach deal for The Villages Health Medicare plansThousands of residents of The Villages are breathing a sigh of relief after learning of a deal between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners of The Villages Health System.

Benefits expert explains why UnitedHealthcare, The Villages Health contract talks drag on
Read full article: Benefits expert explains why UnitedHealthcare, The Villages Health contract talks drag onAs negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and The Villages Health continue, patients are wondering whether their UHC plans will be accepted at TVH in 2026. One expert we talked to said these longer negotiations are becoming more common.

Man sentenced to life after armed robbery in The Villages
Read full article: Man sentenced to life after armed robbery in The VillagesA man has been sentenced to life in prison after robbing two people at gunpoint in The Villages, tying them up, and stealing their car, according to State Attorney William M. Gladson.

Thousands left in limbo as Medicare deal for The Villages Health remains elusive
Read full article: Thousands left in limbo as Medicare deal for The Villages Health remains elusiveThousands of The Villages Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare may have to find new healthcare providers if a deal isnāt reached between CenterWell, a division of Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.

Medicare deal uncertainty leaves The Villages Health patients feeling ādupedā
Read full article: Medicare deal uncertainty leaves The Villages Health patients feeling ādupedāPatients at The Villages Health were told the company's sale earlier this year would not affect their care. But negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners could mean thousands will have to find new Medicare plans, change doctors, or pay more money.

āOut of control:ā This threat is looming over Floridaās future, expert says
Read full article: āOut of control:ā This threat is looming over Floridaās future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, thereās another danger looming over Floridaās future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.

Golf cart driver sought in hit-and-run that damaged memorial in The Villages
Read full article: Golf cart driver sought in hit-and-run that damaged memorial in The VillagesPolice in Lady Lake need help to find a golf cart driver they say hit a stone marker at a park memorial and then drove off, causing around $1,500 in damage.

Central Florida veteran to receive new home after crash destroyed his trailer
Read full article: Central Florida veteran to receive new home after crash destroyed his trailerA Korean War veteran in Ocklawaha is one step closer to moving into a new home after a crash left his trailer unlivable last month.

What The Villages Health sale will mean for its patients
Read full article: What The Villages Health sale will mean for its patientsA health care shakeup is underway in The Villages after Villages Health filed for bankruptcy earlier this year amid questions over Medicare overbilling. A judge recently approved the sale of Villages Health to CenterWell.

Judge OKs The Villages Health System sale to CenterWell after changes made to deal
Read full article: Judge OKs The Villages Health System sale to CenterWell after changes made to dealCourt documents published Monday confirm CenterWell won the auction to buy The Villages Health System, as part of the companyās Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. CenterWell, a senior health care provider owned by health insurer Humana, will pay $68 million in cash for TVHS.

This funding model could revitalize historic Goldsboro in the heart of Sanford
Read full article: This funding model could revitalize historic Goldsboro in the heart of SanfordCities across central Florida that have seen and felt change face the same challenge: How do they revitalize struggling communities?

US officials object to language for The Villages Health sale amid overbilling investigation
Read full article: US officials object to language for The Villages Health sale amid overbilling investigationU.S. officials are objecting to the language in the proposed sale for The Villages Health System, saying the health providerās order could shield an āoverly broadā list of parties from potential civil or criminal liability. This comes as the federal government pursues a resolution over the $350 million in Medicare overpayments by the health care provider.

Florida Blue accuses The Villages Health of adding false codes to patient files in new bankruptcy filing
Read full article: Florida Blue accuses The Villages Health of adding false codes to patient files in new bankruptcy filingAnother health insurer is accusing a large health care company in The Villages of falsely adding thousands of diagnostic codes to patient files, in a new objection to the companyās bankruptcy plan.

Manās crime spree in The Villages ends after multiple victims threatened at gunpoint, shot at, deputies say
Read full article: Manās crime spree in The Villages ends after multiple victims threatened at gunpoint, shot at, deputies sayA man arrested in The Villages is accused of assaulting multiple people, trying to steal cars and even shooting into a vehicle during a crime spree, according to the Sumter County Sheriffās Office

āSenior Entertainment Centerā near The Villages shut down in gambling bust, state says
Read full article: āSenior Entertainment Centerā near The Villages shut down in gambling bust, state saysThe Florida Gaming Control Commission says it has shut down an illegal gambling operation at Il Villagio, seizing 190 slot machines and approximately $349,000 following a months-long criminal investigation.

āItās not easy:ā Hereās what could be coming for Floridaās economy
Read full article: āItās not easy:ā Hereās what could be coming for Floridaās economyDespite economic anxiety being on the rise, the nation isnāt poised for a recession. But that doesn't mean there aren't going to be other changes.

Gatorland rescues alligator Uncle Sam from The Villages
Read full article: Gatorland rescues alligator Uncle Sam from The VillagesDuring a weekend filled with patriotic spirit, Gatorland showcased its pride and dedication to rescuing nuisance alligators by welcoming a massive Florida alligator to his forever home.

Villages Health company, under fire for Medicare overpayments, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Read full article: Villages Health company, under fire for Medicare overpayments, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyA major health care group that caters to The Villages retirement community has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it tries to sell to a major health group and deals with hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicare overpayments.
These may be Floridaās 2 most popular cities, study shows. Hereās how they compare
Read full article: These may be Floridaās 2 most popular cities, study shows. Hereās how they compareOn Thursday, U.S. News & World Report issued its list of the top places where people are thinking about moving so far in 2025.

This city has the worst student debt in Florida, study finds. Hereās how much
Read full article: This city has the worst student debt in Florida, study finds. Hereās how muchWalletHub has released its list of cities with the most student loan debt in the country, revealing which spot in Florida carries the worst debt statewide.

Man arrested in The Villages among 9 MS-13 gang members charged with murder, Bondi says
Read full article: Man arrested in The Villages among 9 MS-13 gang members charged with murder, Bondi saysFederal authorities and the Broward Sheriffās Office have announced the arrests of nine MS-13 gang members, one of whom was hanging drywall in The Villages when he was found, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

ā½ How gas prices have changed in The Villages in the last week
Read full article: ā½ How gas prices have changed in The Villages in the last weekGasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year.

Florida man aboard motorcart arrested after eating shrimp, Snickers at Publix
Read full article: Florida man aboard motorcart arrested after eating shrimp, Snickers at PublixThe man was arrested after he was caught eating a pack of shrimp at a Publix store in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriffās Office.

Man accused of DUI after passenger falls from golf cart in The Villages, later dies, FHP says
Read full article: Man accused of DUI after passenger falls from golf cart in The Villages, later dies, FHP saysA man from The Villages is accused of DUI manslaughter following the death of a woman who fell out of a golf cart that he was operating while impaired, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Hereās how close Florida is to getting a new āMargaritavilleā specialty plate
Read full article: Hereās how close Florida is to getting a new āMargaritavilleā specialty plateLast year, Florida lawmakers paved the way for drivers in the state to get their hands on a new Margaritaville-themed specialty plate.

COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion County
Read full article: The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion CountyIn a release, troopers said that the crash happened at U.S. Highway 301 and Southeast 144th Place Road around 11:41 a.m.

Find Sumter County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Sumter County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Hereās where to find election results races on the ballot in Sumter County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.




























