Florida’s 2026 tax windfall: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will slash the average Floridian’s federal tax by about $5,000 in the upcoming 2026 season — find out how much you could save.
Explore Future Pathways: Marion County Public Schools and the College of Central Florida will host the Careers and Colleges Expo on Aug. 27 at CF’s Ewers Century Center, where students can explore options from universities to trade schools and the military — find out how to attend.
Amnesty Day drop-off event: A free, one-day opportunity for residents to recycle old electronics and hazardous waste at designated collection sites — learn what you can bring.
Best Public Middle Schools: Stacker has compiled a list of Florida’s highest-rated public middle schools based on academics, teacher quality, district performance, culture and diversity — find out which schools topped the rankings.
Villages gas prices inch up: AAA data shows gas in The Villages averaged $3.16 as of August 15, up $0.02 from last week and down $0.24 from a year ago — find out how it measures up.
Other The Villages headlines this week
- UF lab did not create Florida’s lovebugs
- Sumter County donates buses to youth center
- Celebrate push-in of new engines August 26
- State added $2M to Rainbow River restoration
- Lake-Sumter State College names three presidential finalists
- Storm blamed for The Villages water break