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Florida’s Insurance Reform Is Working

By Rich Cole

May 5, 2026

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For many years homeowners and motorists in Florida have suffered from sky-rocketing insurance premiums.  Annual double digit increases …

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A Positive Step for the VPSD and Village Residents

By Rich Cole

November 25, 2023

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The appointment of five highly qualified Villagers to form a new Villages Fire/EMS Board finally puts our first class community on track to …

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Urge Sumter Commissioners not to politicize The Villages Public Safety Board

By Rich Cole

November 1, 2023

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On Tuesday November 14 th , the Sumter County Board of Commissioners, (BOCC) is expected to appoint the first 5 members of the Dependent …

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Show Your Support for The Villages Public Safety Dept

By Rich Cole

October 31, 2023

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Village residents want and need a first class fire service.  Shortly the Board of County Commissioners will be voting to create a …

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