Villages-News.com

Villages-News.com provides news coverage of government, crime, classifieds, and local events for The Villages, Florida and surrounding communities. It is the only source that provides 'Real News, Right Now' to the largest retirement community in the United States. Stories from Villages-News.com have been featured in local and national news syndicates including CNN, NBC, CBS, USA Today, NY Post and Huffington Post among a plethora of others. The website's mission statement mentions its editorial staff including Meta Minton who has been in media for over 30 years and Marv Balousek who worked as a reporter at the Wisconsin State Journal for 28 years. The site covers topics such as government, crime, local events and health with articles that are under increasing pressure due to the pandemic.

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The articles show a clear preference for the Democratic party and its candidates.
  • There is an emphasis on Kamala Harris's qualities as a leader, which could be seen as a sign of editorial favoritism.

Conflicts of Interest

91%

Examples:

  • The website's mission statement mentions that it is the only source providing real news right now for The Villages, Florida and surrounding communities. This could be seen as a potential conflict of interest.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • The article states that the UK is not seeking a confrontation with the Houthis but will take further military action if necessary. This contradicts the earlier statement that President Biden has sent numerous U.S. Navy war ships to the Mideast to militarily suppress the Houthis.

Deceptions

79%

Examples:

  • The article states that President Biden has made the same military mistakes over and over again without providing any evidence to support this claim.
  • The title 'Good riddance to Mike Pence' is inflammatory and seems designed to provoke an emotional response.

Recent Articles

  • 7,000 Volunteers Sign Up for Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign in Florida: A Promising Sign for the Democratic Party

    7,000 Volunteers Sign Up for Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign in Florida: A Promising Sign for the Democratic Party

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign gains momentum in Florida with over 7,000 volunteers and a surge of support following her visit to The Villages. Nearly 10,000 new Democrats join the party to fight against Trump.
  • UK Condemns Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping in Red Sea; Rishi Sunak Threatens Military Action if Necessary

    UK Condemns Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping in Red Sea; Rishi Sunak Threatens Military Action if Necessary

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Houthis, backed by Iran, are launching drone and missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The UK condemns these actions and is working with allies to stop them. Rishi Sunak states that they will not seek confrontation but may take military action if necessary.

  • Mike Pence Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign

    Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023 Mike Pence has suspended his campaign for the 2024 presidential race. President Donald Trump suggested that Pence should endorse him for the 2024 presidential race.

  • CDC Study Reveals Mental Health Crisis Among Healthcare Workers

    Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Healthcare workers are facing a mental health crisis, according to a CDC study. The study found that healthcare workers are dealing with high levels of stress, burnout, and harassment. The CDC is urging healthcare organizations to support their workers by providing mental health resources and implementing policies to prevent harassment.