🌱 How fake $100 bills slipped through at Magnolia Plaza’s 7-Eleven
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In today's newsletter:
- How fake $100 bills slipped through at Magnolia Plaza’s 7-Eleven
- Which Villages golf courses are now closed by drought restrictions?
- Why a late-night Chula Vista Avenue stop led to two arrests
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 62.
- Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bogus $100 bills turn up at Magnolia Plaza in The Villages (villages-news.com) — Residents who shop at Magnolia Plaza should know that police traced counterfeit $100 bills used at the 7-Eleven in The Villages to a suspect who has now been arrested. Investigators say two fake bills passed initial marker tests but later failed closer inspection, leading to fraud charges and the suspect’s booking and release on bond. 
• Golfers in The Villages may be noticing drought's impact on courses (villages-news.com) — Golfers across The Villages are seeing drier fairways and even course closures as Phase 3 water restrictions tighten irrigation schedules. District officials say greens and tees are watered less often, some executive courses are shut down, and temporary closures or rotation changes may continue to protect stressed turf.
• DUI suspect and companion arrested after traffic stop in The Villages (villages-news.com) — Law enforcement recently stopped a vehicle on Chula Vista Avenue in The Villages, leading to the arrest of a Lady Lake driver on a DUI charge and her passenger on a drug paraphernalia charge. Both were taken to Lake County Jail and later released, and the driver has a prior local DUI arrest noted by police.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
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Social Shuffle
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
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Pokemon Trading Event
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
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EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
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Sounds of Spring VIP
Snooky Park , 120 W Lady Lake Blvd , Lady Lake
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Spring Concert Series
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 120 W Lady Lake Boulevard , Lady Lake
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Weekend Brunch at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
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Children's Craft Kits
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake -
Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 250 Rolling Acres Road , Lady Lake
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Tiny Tots
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
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Stay Safe in the Digital Age: Using AI to protect yourself against scams
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Went to Cane Garden for lunch after golf.
Amanda, our server, was wonderful. She checked on us numerous times, bringing drink refills without being asked. I ordered a lobster blt, that was… (Nextdoor Village of Sunset Pointe) - We went to Paulies Oaks on 44.
Great food. Beautiful venue. Terrific staff! Our waitress Michelle was so accommodating and efficient! Thumbs up! (Nextdoor Liberty Park)
- Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Lady Lake. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-time Retail Associate in Lady Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near The Villages here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lady Lake
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Caught in Lady Lake in 2025 Admits to Child Sex Trafficking (352today.com)
- Woodrow Francis Clark, Jr. (villages-news.com)
- Driver with canceled license arrested after caught in golf cart on Griffin Avenue (villages-news.com)
Fruitland Park
- 13 fun things to do this weekend in Lake County plus a look ahead (dailycommercial.com)
Wildwood
- Man arrested after arriving to pick up children at Wildwood Elementary School (villages-news.com)
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