My Village Radio

09/28/2022

Here's the latest from My Village Radio!

Updated information for Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties.

03/23/2022

While we’re working on some exciting plans we hope to share with you soon, we have some sad news to pass along. Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri and Central Florida broadcast legend Rob Newton passed away Monday, March 21st.

Rob was one of the lucky few who discovered his passion early in life, beginning his radio journey in his late teens, then building a career in broadcasting that would last his entire life.

Along the way Rob worked with many other broadcasting legends, including Lee Corso, as he became involved in various types of programs including sports, play-by-play, talk shows, and of course, playing hit music.

After spending much of his early career in the Lake of the Ozarks region of Missouri, Newton made his way to Central Florida eventually spending several stints at Orlando’s news and talk leader, the legendary WDBO. During his most recent time at WDBO Rob became the station’s lead weekend anchor, guiding clients through their talk shows, interacting with callers and seamlessly transitioning in and out of commercial breaks.

Rob Newton also spent quite a bit of time in The Villages, FL at their community owned station, WVLG. Working first as a field reporter alongside our Chris English, then hosting his own music shift, mid-day talk show, and various remote broadcasts, all while endearing himself in the minds and hearts of the station’s listeners and the community’s residents. Rob even declared himself “The Voice of The Villages”, much to the chagrin of station management and ownership.
After his time in The Villages, Rob produced various programs for area businesses, including Robert Palmer of RP Funding fame.

As mentioned, our Chris English worked with Rob at WVLG in The Villages in the early to mid 2000’s. Chris shared the following:

“Rob Newton was a character with a presence all his own. We spent many an hour together on remote broadcasts all over The Villages community. While many may remember Rob for his on-air persona or his time at the old Katie Belle’s bar, off the air Rob Newton was a generous and kind person. While I can’t share every story he told me, he would often recount with excitement his early radio years in Missouri and his time aboard the WDBO ‘Starship.’

One of my favorite memories from my time working alongside Rob was during one of our remotes at the Savannah Center. Lou Christie was performing that evening and Newton was able to interview him before the show. After the interview, Rob shared with me just how excited he was to have met Christie. Turns out, of all the stars Rob had spoken with over the years, Christie was one of his favorites. I think it had to do with the fact that as an adolescent, he invited a girl over and they sat on his bedroom floor listening to Lightnin’ Strikes together.

Other memories that stand out happened during our coverage of the many hurricanes to hit Central Florida in 2004. Rob & I camped out at the station several times and helped provide round-the-clock updates and coverage. We ate a lot of cold pizza, shared a lot of stories, and produced a hell of a lot of great radio.

I’m sad that my friend has gone on to that great radio station in the sky. But I know that somewhere up there, Rob Newton is doing what he loves most; Sitting in front of a microphone, producing an incredibly good program, and looking forward to that after-show beer. And all the while his beloved Callie dog is by his side. Thanks for everything Rob, we’ll sure miss you buddy.”

06/18/2021

For all of you who have joined us in the past six months, thank you for tuning in and being a part of My Village Radio. We’re stepping back for a time, taking the lessons learned over the last few months, and building a bigger, better MyVillageRadio.com.

At My Village Radio, our commitment to the highest-quality broadcast product remains strong. We believe that Central Florida deserves a better radio product that puts quality first and foremost. We also know it’s possible to promote our great Central Florida lifestyle without sacrificing the quality of our sound. My Village Radio is managed by radio professionals with decades of experience who truly care about our sound.

Our programming originates right here in Leesburg, not in a regional cluster several states away. Our music is hand selected to be a unique blend of the greatest hits of all time. We're proud to feature songs you actually know and care about.

Our DJs are great-sounding professionals who don’t get in the way of the music with useless banter. Bottom line: We believe in doing radio the right way to best serve our local community.

As we step away for a short time, be sure to check back for regular updates as we’ll be working hard behind the scenes preparing to bring you an even better listening experience. From all of us at My Village Radio, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

05/26/2021

Difficult Day for Leesburg & one of our great hometown businesses. We'll have complete coverage coming up.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/survivors-found-firefighting-helicopter-crashes-florida-marsh/story?id=77906310&cid=clicksource_4380645_1_heads_hero_live_headlines_hed

One person is confirmed dead and no survivors have been found after a firefighting helicopter crashed into a Florida marsh on Tuesday, authorities said.

05/20/2021

Calling all 'Friends' Superfans! Now YOU can spend the night in Monica & Rachel's apartment.

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Booking.com and The FRIENDS™ Experience are giving fans an ultimate sleepover with two officially sponsored stays at this once-in-a-lifetime experience...

05/19/2021

Busy day for interviews!

Sumter County Administrator Bradley Arnold joins us this morning at 8:30 to discuss the Sumter County Commission's plans to improve ambulance service.

At 9:00 the Mayor of Mount Dora, Cathy Hoechst joins us for an update on all-things Mount Dora.

Join us for the interviews, then stick around for the Greatest Hits of All-Time!

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05/18/2021

05/06/2021

The Mayor of Mount Dora, the Honorable Cathy Hoechst will be joining us in the 9:00 hour this morning to discuss the latest goings on in her community.

Join us for the discussion, then stick around for the greatest hits from over SEVEN decades of music!

We're online all the time at MyVillageRadio.com & the MyVillageRadio app.

05/05/2021

If you plan on visiting Mali, do NOT drink the water. I repeat, do NOT drink the water!!

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/woman-mali-birth-babies-morocco-77504855?cid=clicksource_4380645_2_mobile_web_only_headlines_headlines_hed

Mali’s Ministry of Health says a Malian woman has given birth to nine babies after only expecting seven

05/03/2021

Check out the newest member of the Leesburg Police Department!

Please, join us in welcoming K9 "Nick" to the LPD K9 Unit. He is currently completing his required State training and certifications with S.O. Herrero and will soon be answering a call near you!

We're confident K9 Nick will be an invaluable asset to our team, and would like to thank our local businesses and civic groups who recently donated to our K9 program...Thank you again!

04/29/2021

Here's some doggone good video...

04/26/2021

Mayor Cathy Hoechst from the City of Mount Dora will join us TODAY just after 9:00am.

Check it out!
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04/23/2021

☀️It’s a beautiful Friday in Downtown Leesburg!

04/23/2021

Check out this Live performance by Willie!

04/23/2021

If you or your kids grew up during the Golden Age of Nickelodeon, this documentary is a must! It's full of nostalgia, cast interviews, and copious amounts of SLIME!

https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-orange-years-the-nickelodeon-story-05933844-48af-4c75-bb60-7ed497ca4916

The Orange Years chronicles the rise of the Nickelodeon network, featuring interviews with the actors, writers, and creators from all the golden age Nickelodeon shows that shaped your lives. It’s wild. It’s crazy. It changed the world.

04/21/2021

More vaccination opportunities are opening up in Lake County: https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/education/2021/04/20/covid-vaccine-lake-county-schools-offer-second-doses-pfizer/7300168002/

Lake high school employees, students and community residents 16 and older can receive the second dose at participating schools.

04/20/2021

Poverty doesn't just happen in big cities or far away places, many times it's right outside our back door. Here's a great way to help children right here in our community.

These folks aren't looking for the latest Nike Air Zooms, they're just trying to provide kids with a new pair of shoes and some decent underwear. That's the least we can do to help make life just a little bit easier for kids in our area.
https://www.villages-news.com/2021/04/19/friends-of-sozo-kids-launches-undies-sneakers-drive-for-children-in-forest/.

Friends of SoZo Kids Inc. in The Villages is launching its annual Un**es & Sneakers Drive.

04/12/2021

As the Lake County Fair continues, check out this great article about its history!

https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/2021/04/11/look-back-history-lake-county-fair/7154508002/

Over the years there has been some controversy about when – and where – the Lake County Fair began. Still, there are constants.

04/09/2021

How cool is this??

https://www.kltv.com/news/national/2021/04/08/year-old-ironman-athlete-runs-disneyland-disney-world/?fbclid=IwAR1zPLoKvA-9cdQBZo8vouxURN-GnFw3uF_6X1asrbNh3s5l1xXbXRE-xcg

A 59-year-old Ironman athlete has just completed a run from Disneyland in California to Disney World in Florida.

04/06/2021

Check out this News Hound!

https://fb.watch/4I4bXmdX21/

04/01/2021

Need more reasons to get your COVID-19 vaccination? Here ya go!

https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/03/31/getting-covid-vaccine-heres-some-free-stuff-you-can-get/4810933001/

What can you get with a COVID-19 vaccine? Donuts, paid time off, cash and more are being offered with proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination card.

03/25/2021

Some fashions today may seem avant-garde but just remember, shorts in 1981 weren't always great either...

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03/24/2021

With the impact fee chess game continuing between the Sumter County Commission and State Representative Brett Hage, Sumter County Administrator Bradley Arnold is set to join Chris English on My Village Radio Wednesday morning to discuss impact fees and everything else the Commission is focused on.

Administrator Arnold is scheduled to appear around 8:30am. Then, stick around for great music from over seven decades of hits and an interview with Leesburg City Manager Al Minner. Minner will be providing an update on all the happenings in Leesburg, as well as the latest info on The Villages' move into that area of Lake County.

Join Us! Visit My Village Radio or download the MyVillageRadio app for your mobile device!

03/17/2021

Update: Mount Dora Mayor Cathy Hoechst joins us this morning at 9:00am EST to discuss all-things Mount Dora!

Listen online at www.MyVillageRadio.com, or use the MyVillageRadio app!

My Village Radio is a web-based radio station for The Villages, Central Florida, and beyond that features great music, news, weather, and information.

03/12/2021

We're excited to announce the release of brand new My Village Radio merchandise! Now you can enjoy the same high-quality styles that we do!

Just visit: https://myvillageradio.com/merch/ to learn more.

03/12/2021

We have a special announcement to start the weekend! Tune in at 8:30am EST to learn more!
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03/11/2021

Trouble in a roundabout, recording video while driving, scratching paint with a water bottle, and a $10,000 bond. We're talking about this crazy story and more as we continue with our Thursday morning program.

Tune in now for more local news & the Greatest-Hits of All Time!
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https://www.villages-news.com/2021/03/10/driver-arrested-after-alleged-road-rage-attack-over-roundabout-navigation-in-the-villages/

A driver was arrested after an alleged road rage attack over a woman's poor navigation of a roundabout in The Villages.

03/10/2021

Breaking:
As officials in Tallahassee weigh changes to how impact fees are handled, Sumter County Administrator Bradley Arnold joins us Wednesday at 8:30am to explain what this means for Sumter County & The Villages development. Plus he’ll provide a wrap-up on what Sumter County Commissioners discussed this week.

Join us!
www.MyVillageRadio.com

My Village Radio is a web-based radio station for The Villages, Central Florida, and beyond that features great music, news, weather, and information.

03/09/2021

Oh No! Instead of sending the Biden Dogs back home, can we send a politician of our choosing instead? More on this story coming up on MyVillageRadio.com

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/08/politics/president-joe-biden-white-house-dogs/index.html

The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week after aggressive behavior at the White House involving Major Biden, two sources with knowledge tell CNN.

03/08/2021

Mount Dora police need your help to find a suspect who tried to take a teenage girl.

https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/crime/2021/03/05/mount-dora-police-looking-attempted-abduction-suspect/6918731002/

Police are looking for a man who snuck up behind a 17-year-old girl, grabbed her by the neck, and dragged her into the backyard of a home.