THE VILLAGES, Fla. — President Trump is expected to speak at The Villages High School today.
4:03 PM UPDATE
President Trump has made his way to the stage and is set to speak.
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3:09 PM UPDATE
President Trump has officially landed in Central Florida and will now head to The Villages High School.
1:13 PM UPDATE
President Donald Trump has taken off on Air Force One and is en route.
The President is behind schedule, and there is no word on how this affects the time of his scheduled events today.
1:00 PM UPDATE:
Parking has reached capacity ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Middleton High School, with officials urging people to avoid the area due to heavy congestion.
Authorities say all event parking lots are full, and both vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the venue have become significantly crowded.
Emergency crews are also responding to an increase in heat-related incidents.
Officials are advising anyone still planning to attend to take precautions, including staying hydrated and preparing for high temperatures.
ORIGINAL STORY:
President Trump’s visit to Sumter County will draw thousands of visitors on Friday.
Trump is expected to speak at at 3 p.m.
Doors open at 12 p.m. but officials remind the public that obtaining a ticket does not guarantee entry inside.
“Once capacity is reached, the venue will be closed off, and no additional people will be allowed in,” Wildwood Police Department noted on its Facebook page.
Wildwood police also announced that its officers, along with Sumter County sheriff’s deputies, will be providing extra security to the area.
Additionally, the department said there will be some road closures and detours to look out for on Friday.
Road Closures will include:
- Dr. Randy McDaniel Way: Northern portion blocked between Alder Ave. and Gartner Dr./Landstone Blvd. Roundabout
- Pettus Parkway
Officials said pedestrian access will be permitted.
Police also offer the following helpful information for event attendees:
- Use Central Parkway to Landstone Blvd. to access the venue
- Limited parking will be available
- Those who wish to enter the venue will be subject to TSA-style security screening
- No bags of any kind are allowed into the venue
Wildwood police are advising visitors to “plan ahead, expect delays, and follow detour signs and instructions from law enforcement officers directing traffic.”
The agency also wants the public to be vigilant.
“Remember, if you see something, say something,” WPD advised on social media. There will be a visible presence of both officers and deputies at the event.
Channel 9 has several crews in The Villages and will have team coverage throughout the day on WFTV. com and on Eyewitness News starting at noon.
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