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🌱 Why a school-zone traffic stop in The Villages ended with a Taser
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Good morning The Villages! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a school-zone traffic stop in The Villages ended with a Taser
- Why a famed Christmas light maestro is downsizing in The Villages
- Could ultra-tiny EVs like Topolino ever make sense in The Villages?
Also on today's calendar: Dance Alive National Ballet - The Nutcracker and 1 more event.
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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, David B.!
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 42.
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Villager caught speeding in school zone tased after refusing to cooperate with deputy (villages-news.com) — A local driver was arrested after allegedly speeding through the school zone by The Villages Charter School on County Road 466 and then refusing to comply with a deputy’s commands. The deputy used a Taser after the man reportedly walked away holding the handcuffs, and he now faces charges related to resisting, petit theft, and driving with a suspended license. 
• Christmas lights go dark at Marco Island home, but tradition lives on (marconews.com) — A beloved Marco Island Christmas-light creator is hanging up his massive display and moving with his wife to The Villages, where he plans a smaller but still festive setup. After a serious 2023 car accident, he can’t physically manage the 100,000-light extravaganza anymore, so he sold or donated most decorations locally while promising to keep his holiday spirit alive in his new Villages home.
• Stellantis Says It Will Bring Electric Topolino To US (cleantechnica.com) — Residents may notice The Villages mentioned nationally as an example of communities where tiny neighborhood electric vehicles like the coming Fiat Topolino could fit in on private roads. The article argues that a politically driven push for ultra-small, low-speed cars won’t truly solve America’s affordability problem, criticizing current federal policy while outlining what this quirky EV can and can’t do.
📸 Around The Villages
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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Villages
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★ Featured events ★
- STUDIO 54 & MORE
The Waterfront Inn, 1105 Lake Shore Dr, The Villages
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Dance Alive National Ballet - The Nutcracker
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center , 1051 Main St , The Villages
7:00 pm - Chanukah Party
Laurel Manor Recreation Center , 1985 Laurel Manor Dr , The Villages
6:00 pm - New Years Eve with The 789s @ The Villages
Brownwood Paddock Square , 2705 W Torch Lake Dr , Wildwood
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 31
🗓 Events Nearby
- Lake County Schools - Career Expo
Clermont Arts and Recreation Center , 3700 US-27 , Clermont
8:00 am - AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am - THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
12:00 pm - TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
2:30 pm - La Hacienda
La Hacienda Pickleball Courts · Lady Lake , FL , Lady Lake
3:00 pm - Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
6:30 pm - Game On! Video Games
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
3:30 pm - Nancy's Grillin'
Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge · The Villages , FL , Lady Lake
4:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AWESOME Fenney Golf Cart Christmas Parade tonight!
Must have been 100+ carts, the majority all decked out in lots of decorations and the drivers/riders also dressed up. I saw a LOT of Santa and Mrs… (Nextdoor Village of Fenney) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on December 9, 2025 in Lady Lake, FL 32159 near County road 109e Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Caroline)
- Sonata Villages posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Housekeeping Associate - Environmental Services) in The Villages. Apply here.
- Shooters World posted a job opening for Range Safety Officer - Part Time in The Villages. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near The Villages here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lady Lake
- Would love to see return of comments if readers can be civil (villages-news.com)
- Suspended driver leaves known drug area with 20 baggies of narcotic residue (leesburg-news.com)
- 🌳Holiday in Grovelandia (dailycommercial.com)
Fruitland Park
- Donna Lynn Walker, 59 of Chipley, Florida Passes on December 8, 2025 (fosterfollynews.net)
Wildwood
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