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Ex-New York Cop Popped for Villages Golf Cart Crash

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Local cops found the 55-year-old Village of Amelia woman splayed out in the street near her home around 9 p.m. on a recent Thursday, according to Villages-News. The woman, who was bleeding from her head and suffered bruises on her face, told officers she lost control of the vehicle and fell out of it while taking a turn too fast. She was not wearing a seat belt at the time.

Golf Cart Crashes Injure Two Villagers

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Two Villagers were recently sent to the hospital after two golf cart crashes in less than a 24-hour span.

Villager Critically Injured in Golf Cart Rollover Crash

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A local resident was seriously injured in a recent golf cart accident in which his vehicle overturned in the Village of Glenbrook.

Villages Golf Cart Accident Leaves Two Dead in Intersection

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Two people were recently killed near The Villages when a golf cart collided with a compact car in a busy intersection.

Wildwood Teen Mowed Down by Car on State Road 44

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The death of a teenager in Wildwood highlights the safety threats facing pedestrians across the region.

Villages Sees Pair of Golf Cart DUIs to Close 2025

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Two DUI arrests near the end of December underscore the threat posed by golf cart drunk drivers across The Villages.

Three Sumter County Drivers Die in Separate Rollover Crashes

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Three Sumter County residents recently were killed in a trio of similar car accidents less than two weeks apart.

Hit and Run Drivers Cannot Hide in The Villages

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Drivers who speed off after causing accidents in The Villages are having little success outrunning the law.

Villages Drunk Driving Incidents Continue to Pile Up, Despite Risks

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:08:07 -0500

A rash of local drunk driving incidents is another sad reminder of the danger that people put themselves and others in when they hit the road under the influence of alcohol.

Florida Pedestrians Are Most at Risk for Traffic Deaths

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

More than 12,200 pedestrian crashes occurred statewide in 2024, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The total was up 19% from the previous year and marked a 25% increase over a five-year span.

Villager in Rollover Golf Cart Crash Avoids Prison Time

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A Villages woman behind the wheel in a drunken golf cart accident that left two people injured will not be sent behind bars, for now.

Villages Motorcyclist Loses License Over New Year’s Eve Wreck

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A Villages man busted for riding a motorcycle while intoxicated to ring in the new year recently lost his license.

Morse Boulevard Bridge Crash Prompts DUI Investigation

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:12:47 -0400

Police believe a man involved in a serious accident on a Morse Boulevard bridge may have been driving under the influence at the time of the crash.

Villager Loses License Over Golf Cart Crash

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A Villages man who fled after crashing his golf cart in Silver Lake will lose his license for six months.

Motorcycle Rider Killed in I-75 Rest Stop Crash

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

An 84-year-old motorcyclist from Ohio recently died in a single-vehicle accident on I-75 in Sumter County.

Recent DUIs in The Villages Should be a Warning for Drivers

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Another recent spate of drinking and driving incidents is yet another reminder of the hazards facing anyone traveling by car in The Villages.

Ocala Bicyclist Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver in Marion County Crash

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A 37-year-old Ocala man recently died in a DUI crash, a tragic reminder of the risks facing anyone traveling by two wheels in Florida.

Villages Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Landscaper Injured

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A landscaper was recently struck by a car in a busy median in The Villages, a hit-and-run crash that left the man injured and the driver behind bars.

Villages DUI Golf Cart Crash Costs Driver His License

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A Villages man lost his driving privileges for half a year after a recent golf cart accident. The 74-year-old Village of Caroline resident pleaded no contest to a charge of driving under the influence for his role in the crash, Villages-News reports. The man reportedly slammed his golf cart into the back of another cart, which had slowed for pedestrians crossing ahead.

Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ Law to Stay on Books After DeSantis Vetoes Wrongful Death Update

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Florida legislature’s push to end the state’s “free kill” law hit a roadblock as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) pledged to veto a measure eliminating a restriction on wrongful death suits.

Villagers Blamed for Tragic Crashes Want Driving Privileges Back

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Two Villagers facing charges for their roles in separate accidents are asking judges to relax restrictions on their ability to get back behind the wheel.

Distracted Driving Killed 300 in Florida Car Accidents Last Year

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Nearly 300 people died in Florida car crashes related to distracted driving last year, according to new data from state officials.

Another Golf Cart Passenger Injured in Villages Accident

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Villages saw at least two serious accidents in March in which passengers in golf carts fell from the vehicles.

Villager in Golf Cart Stopped for DUI at Lake Sumter Landing

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A Villages man was arrested and charged with drunk driving moments after being seen “staggering” to his golf cart at Lake Sumter Landing.

Villages Golf Cart Crashes Highlight Risks

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

At least three people were injured in a recent string of golf cart accidents, including two involving run-ins with cars.