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Friday Five: July 28, 2017
A look back at July 28, 2017, in The Villages, highlighting the typical community activities and local rhythms that define life in the area.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Lake Centre for Rehab Shares Safe Pumpkin Carving Tips on Telemundo 31
Lake Centre for Rehab recently appeared on Telemundo 31 to provide essential tips and tricks for safe pumpkin carving, helping The Villages residents enjoy the Halloween tradition without injury.
Apr 23
Friday Five: July 28, 2017
Apr 23
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Florida Bill Expands 'Gang Member' Label After Just 2 Sightings
A Florida Senate bill slashing the threshold to label someone a gang member from multiple to just two associations has cleared its final committee. Sponsored by Ft. Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, SB 536 adds online posts and spouse testimony to the mix. If passed, it takes effect Oct. 1 amid rising gang concerns statewide.
Apr 23
FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in High Springs After Just 24 Hours on List
Apr 23
Community Sports
Read Section →Gators Baseball Sweeps No. 4 Arkansas in Historic Road Triumph
The Florida Gators baseball team etched history in Fayetteville, sweeping No. 4 Arkansas for the first time since 2016 and the highest-ranked road sweep this century. With a season-high 17 hits in a 7-6 thriller on March 29, UF improved to 23-6 overall and 6-3 in the SEC. Gainesville fans are buzzing over the program's road dominance against top foes.
Apr 23
Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes
Apr 23
Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller
Apr 23
Orlando Magic Punch Playoff Ticket with Road Thriller Over Hornets
Apr 23
Miami Dolphins Load Up Defense for Florida Playoff Run
Apr 23
Local Business
Read Section →Ulta Beauty World Transforms Orlando into Beauty Epicenter
Orlando's Orange County Convention Center hosts Ulta Beauty World 2026 today, drawing beauty enthusiasts with 200+ brands and exclusive perks. The one-day expo promises immersive experiences, expert panels and swag bags worth over $2,000. Florida's tourism and beauty scenes get a major boost from this New York-style glamour invasion.
Apr 23
Muppets Revamp Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Orlando's Hollywood Studios
Apr 23
Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge
Apr 23
PortMiami's Massive Expansion Fuels Florida Trade Boom
Apr 23
Florida Tourism Hits New Peak as 2025 Shatters All Records
Apr 23
Daily Fun
Read Section →Navigating the Digital Divide: When Apps Don't Play Nice
Feeling lost in translation when your favorite platforms refuse to connect? Let's decode the cross-platform conundrum and discover solutions for a smoother digital life.
Apr 23
Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences
Apr 23
The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)
Apr 23
The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?
Apr 23
Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World
Apr 23
State News
Read Section →UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening
As Florida's citrus production hits its lowest in 80 years, University of Florida startups are fusing AI and aerospace tech for drone-based grove monitoring. This partnership aims to help growers detect and fight citrus greening faster amid the industry's $9 billion crisis. Hope is rising for the Sunshine State's iconic orange groves.
Apr 23
Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand
Apr 23
PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom
Apr 23
Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller
Apr 23
FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller
Apr 23
National
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HMPV Surge Sparks Respiratory Alerts in 35 States
A little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is driving a spike in respiratory illnesses across dozens of states, overwhelming emergency rooms and prompting CDC warnings. Cases have doubled in some areas compared to last year, hitting young children and seniors hardest. Health officials urge vigilance as this seasonal pathogen peaks later than flu.
Apr 23
Supreme Court Grapples with Deportations Defying Due Process
Apr 23
Man Deliberately Rams SUV into Philly Police Station, Injuring 5
Apr 23
Pentagon on High Alert as Trump Issues Nuclear Warning to Iran
Apr 23
Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Vote, Preserves GOP Maps
Apr 23
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