Voice of South Marion

07/18/2025

The countdown to backpacks and bell schedules is on, and Marion County Public Schools are rolling out the welcome mats. Orientation season is here, offering families a chance to meet teachers, tour…

07/18/2025

The City of Belleview is proud to announce the award of its first grant under the new Beautify Belleview: Property Improvement Grant Program. At the July 15, 2025 City Commission meeting, comm…

07/17/2025

According to the Ocala-Marion County Transportation Planning Organization’s 2023 Traffic Count Report, the stretch of U.S. Highway 441 through Belleview sees an average of 18,000 to 20,000 vehicles per day. That’s not just busy—it’s prime real estate for drive-thru chains.

By Bryce Abshier – Contact [email protected] The Belleview Hardware building began to come down this week in a cloud of dust and memories. In its place? Another drive-thru coffee s…

07/17/2025

A records check revealed Mora did not have a valid driver’s license and is not a U.S. citizen. He was arrested and taken to the Marion County Jail, where he provided breath samples of .188 and .177—both more than twice the legal limit.

Marion County deputies arrested a man early Tuesday morning after finding him asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle with an open container of alcohol. According to the Marion County Sheriff’…

07/17/2025

A Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly shoving his 66-year-old grandmother during an argument over honey and being found with fentanyl and ammunition, despite being a convicted felon

A Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly shoving his 66-year-old grandmother during an argument over honey and being found with fentanyl and ammunition, despite being a convicted fe…

07/17/2025

Show 'em what Belleview's made of, young ladies.

Two Belleview Dixie Girls Softball teams are heading to the 2025 Dixie Softball World Series in Ruston, Louisiana, from July 25 to July 30, 2025. The Florida All-Stars SweeTees (6 and under), the …

07/17/2025

🚨 This week’s Belleview police report is live—and it’s got everything but the theme music. See what went down:

Death InvestigationCase 07-01367/9/2025 – 5620 SE 109th StreetAn adult male was found deceased following a well-being check. Domestic Battery, Possession of Ma*****na, Possession of Drug Parapherna…

07/17/2025

It’s Thursday: AKA fresh ink day! 🗞️ A brand-new issue of the Voice just dropped. Dive in now at VoiceofSouthMarion.com

07/16/2025

A heated argument turned violent Tuesday when a Marion County man allegedly shattered his pregnant girlfriend’s car window, then pushed her to the ground outside her home.

A heated argument over a missed baby appointment turned violent Tuesday when a Marion County man allegedly shattered his pregnant girlfriend’s car window, then pushed her to the ground outside her …

07/16/2025

25 years ago —check out these throwbacks from inside the Voice! 🗞️📸

07/14/2025

At a residence in Marion County, witnesses say a backyard barbecue turned into a battleground.

A Saturday evening cookout in Marion County escalated into a violent melee that ended with one man stabbed in the neck, a woman injured, and a deputy and nurse allegedly assaulted — all before the …

07/13/2025

🐄 From cattle drives to community barbecues, the Perry family has done it all. 🚜

By Peek Hames – Originally published in the 2006 Founder’s Review Just a mile east of Belleview, off 110th Street, live Juddy and Lillian Perry. When you turn into their drive, you see,…