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⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock SquareGood Thursday morning, Middleton—late May means summer is nearly here, and we've got a full slate of local happenings.
- Code Hearing — The Special Master will review code violations today at the municipal building beginning at 9 a.m. sharp.
- Blonde Ambition — Head to the venue downtown tonight at 8 p.m. for a lively performance by Blonde Ambition.
- Karaoke Roadshow — Alan Ross brings his traveling karaoke roadshow to our town for an evening of singing and fun.
- Crooked Can Minneola — A new Crooked Can Brewing location is coming soon at 1600 C... on the Minneola side of town.
Harbor Hills man arrested in string of burglaries and attempted auto thefts
A resident of Harbor Hills has been charged with a string of burglaries and auto thefts resulting in at least $10,900 in…
Uninsured driver arrested after crashing in roundabout in The Villages
A Leesburg man was arrested with a suspended license after crashing an uninsured vehicle at a roundabout in The Villages.
89-year-old Villager knocked from golf cart in collision with hit-and-run driver
An 89-year-old Villager was knocked from her golf cart in a collision with a hit-and-run driver.
Homeless shoplifter nabbed at taser point after fleeing from Target
A homeless shoplifter was nabbed at taser point after fleeing from Target at Rolling Acres Plaza in The Villages.
Summerfield woman allegedly called boyfriend from jail after attack that sent him to hospital
A Summerfield woman was arrested on a warrant Sunday for contacting her boyfriend against a judge’s orders while in jail.
New Around Town: Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop. If you know the Winter Garden Crooked Can, this looks like the bigger destination version: brewery, taproom, food hall-style options,…
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Harbor Hills man arrested in string of burglaries and attempted auto thefts
A resident of Harbor Hills has been charged with a string of burglaries and auto thefts resulting in at least $10,900 in damages. Read more: Harbor Hills man arrested in...

Congressman Webster helps local couple with interment eligibility at National Cemetery
Congressman Daniel Webster was able to help a local couple with interment eligibility at National Cemetery. Read more: Congressman Webster helps local couple with interment eligibility at National Cemetery

Dueling women workers at gentlemen’s club turn violent over lucrative customer
Dueling women workers at a gentlemen's club turned violent over a lucrative customer. Read more: Dueling women workers at gentlemen’s club turn violent over lucrative customer

Dr. Gabe Mirkin to discuss healthy lifestyle changes at event in The Villages
Dr. Gabe Mirkin will present a talk on 'Lifestyle Changes to Help Prolong Life and Treat Disease" at the Brain Health Club meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, June 1 at...

DUI suspect from the Plantation arrested after crashing into Leesburg police squad car mirror
A resident of the Plantation in Leesburg was arrested for DUI after colliding with a Leesburg officer’s side mirror. Read more: DUI suspect from the Plantation arrested after crashing into...
US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
However, there have been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed.
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

Top Democrat shuts down 2028 White House speculation: ‘I will not be one of them’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, long viewed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, says she will not run for the White House in the next election cycle.
Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m
Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

Jemele Hill's sidekick Cari Champion finally admits she 'doesn't like' WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Ex-ESPN host Cari Champion admits on a podcast she doesn't like Caitlin Clark, criticizing the WNBA star's behavior and perceived entitlement.
Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties
Israeli officials blast the U.N. after accusing the body of placing Israel on a sexual violence blacklist that also includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.
Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.

Top Democrat shuts down 2028 White House speculation: ‘I will not be one of them’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, long viewed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, says she will not run for the White House in the next election cycle.

Socialist Zohran Mamdani launches Elon Musk-style ‘COGE’ chaired by Soros-aligned Dem
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes a page from Elon Musk's DOGE playbook by launching his own city Commission on Government Efficiency.

WATCH: Dem senator says Platner's struggles speak to ‘regular people’ amid backlash over resurfaced posts
Sen. Chris Murphy defends support for Maine Democrat Graham Platner, saying voters resonate with his message despite controversial Reddit posts.

New Jersey senator dares DHS to pepper-spray him again as Mullin slams 'political theater'
Sen. Andy Kim and DHS Secretary Mullin trade accusations over chaotic protests and pepper-ball spray incident at Newark's Delaney Hall facility.
Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.
Asana acquires no-code agent-builder Stack AI
Asana will incorporate Stack AI into its growing suite of AI workflow tools.
Bluesky embraces long-form content to counter X Articles
In its latest update, Bluesky is getting into long-form content.
Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks
A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages.
Anthropic raises $65 Billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO
Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fundraise before a highly anticipated IPO.
Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures
Large exchanges are designing derivative products around AI tokens, which are increasingly being considered less a computational output and more a raw material input, like electricity or bandwidth.
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

A single day of attacks on Iranian oil refineries released as much sulfur dioxide as a volcanic eruption
Fires from March 7 airstrikes created a sulfur dioxide plume spanning 185,000 square miles.

Chemists create 'water armor' that prevents stains and germs from sticking to clothing
Material scientists in China have created a new kind of coating that keeps clothes clean without the need for wasteful detergents. It could reduce the water and electricity costs of...
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

NHL great Claude Lemieux, 60, dead just days after making an apperance at the Eastern Conference Final
Ex-NHL star Claude Lemieux, who won four Stanley Cups and the 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy, has passed away at age 60 days after a Bell Centre appearance.

Logan Paul shows off gruesome aftermath of tricep surgery, says he was 'wide awake' during operation
Logan Paul revealed he stayed awake during surgery to repair a torn triceps suffered at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, vowing a quick comeback.

Famed NFL agent breaks down Jaxson Dart-Trump controversy, how 'Athletes for Obama' fell apart
"Jerry Maguire" inspiration Leigh Steinberg weighs in on Jaxson Dart's Trump rally introduction, calling the mainstream media backlash overblown.

Jannik Sinner's winning streak ends with stunning loss at French Open after being one game away from victory
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner collapsed from heat exhaustion at the French Open, losing to unseeded Juan Manuel Cerundolo after leading by two sets and a break.

Kevin Knight addresses Darby Allin attack on AEW 'Dynamite,' MJF faces first challengers and more
The fallout All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing pay-per-view was on full display on Wednesday during a double episode of "Dynamite" and "Collision."

'Landman' star Sam Elliott says fans flock to hit show to escape the ‘s---' in the world today
Sam Elliott says "Landman" viewers are drawn to the show as a "great escape" from modern stress, offering his perspective on why comfort entertainment resonates with audiences.

Paulina Porizkova says she's being evicted from her apartment just four days before her wedding in Italy
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova says her landlord refused to extend her lease, forcing an eviction just days before her wedding to Jeff Greenstein.
Dame Mary Berry on her love of gardening and why she has no plans to retire
The TV cook offers gardening tips and tells young people to "work hard and follow your dreams".

Kirk Cameron praises Nashville's 'good values' after ditching California over cost of living, politics
Kirk Cameron explains why he packed up and left California for Tennessee, citing progressive policies and the high cost of living in the Golden State.

Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately endorsed his mayoral bid
Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx asked him to make L.A. streets safe again as his mayoral campaign gains celebrity momentum.
US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
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