The VHS Lady Buffalo Basketball team tipped off its preseason with a 62-61 overtime win over Lecanto on Monday night. Junior Zion McRae led the Buffalo with 43 points in her team debut. Read more in Tuesday's Daily Sun.

WEATHER ADVISORY: The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory from 4 to 8 a.m. Wednesday for Marion County. Temperatures are expected to drop between 28 and 32 F.

Area law enforcement push safety forward. Read more in today’s Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

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Agritourism growing strong around Sumter. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Expo shines light on career opportunities. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Churches offer many ways to observe lent. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Villagers assist those in need at food packs. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Make the most of your leap day bonus time. Read ore in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Thousands prep for spring break travel. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

VHS students named finalists for scholarships. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Animal sales at Sumter Fair a big success. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

New shelter programs in need of donations. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Sheriff’s office receives new tools for K-9s. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

St. Patrick’s Day fun off to an early start. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

From Marion County Sheriff's Office: Deputies are in the SE 174th Belhaven Loop area in the north end of The Villages, assisting the Wildwood PD and the Sumter County Sheriff. A domestic violence suspect has barricaded himself in a home. Expect a heavy law enforcement presence.

UPDATE ON BARRICADED SUSPECT FROM MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE On Saturday, March 16, 2024, at around 10:30 a.m., members of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Unit arrested James Savage after an extended standoff on SE 174th Belhaven Loop, in The Villages.

A parade of green caps off celebrations. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…

Churches prep for fun week of Easter events. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays…

Schools ramp up staff recruitment efforts. Read more in today's Daily Sun. thevillagesdailysun.com/news/villages/…