Voice of South Marion

09/06/2026

🏈 Straight out of 1993!

We’re digging into the Voice of South Marion archives and turning the clock back to Sept. 2, 1993, when the Lake Weir Hurricanes were getting ready for another football season.

Seniors on the Lake Weir High School football team include, front row from left: Tom Dann, Travis Johnson, Coach Gary Hughes, Charles Watkins, Richard Burton. Standing from left is Manuel Kennaisty, Craig Breach, Scott Gardner and Josh White.
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The Lake Weir High School 1993 Freshman Football team and cheerleaders include: FRONT ROW, from left, Randy Holland, R.J. Resnick, Tricia Mason, Jennifer Shea, Rebbeca Schuler, Andrea Lombardo, Heather Smith, Charity Sites, Megan McPadden, Jvan Ferri, Naomi Pacheco, Amy McAllister, Amanda White, Shernetta Welcome, Brandy Miller, Cortney Fort, Crystal Fowler, Gary Strong, Matt Stanley. SECOND ROW, from left, Larry Schneider, H.J. Halitlie, Justin Ciraco, Justin Thompson, Kyle Archer, Clay Waldron, Alan Taylor, Dusty Shannon, Dereck McNamara, John Wilke, Anthony Jones, Patrick Stepp, Shawn Smith, David Murdock, Ryan Holley, Kelly Markos, Chris Smith, Robbie Huot. THIRD ROW, from left, David Medina, Allen Lauderbaugh, James Page, Elexious Bowen, Donavan Taylor, Margan Forrest, Ryan Tindale, Russell Hamblen, Wade Richardson, Randy Harrison, Tavis Filmore, George Bourque, Mike Harmon, Chris Smith, Shawn Smith, James Tooley, Thomas Mosley, Thai Picinton, Todd Clouse, Travis Sheppard. FOURTH ROW, from left, Eric Benton, Matt Timbrook, Clark Jackson, William Brown, Carl Durham, John Fortune, Nazarian Johnson, Norris Watkins, Zach Lister, Coach Jerry Buker, Freshman Head Coach Mark Hinterthan, Coach Alan Danuff, Brandon Stevens, James C***s, Timothy Griffin, 1arcus Michnowing, Scott Stubbelfield, Corey Graham, Josh McDuffie, Michael Porter. FIFTH ROW, from left, Tommy McDonald, Jeremy Reed, Matt Bennett, Curtis Madison, Scott Patton, Howard Greenbaum, Danny Temple, K.C. Larrick, Larry Heppner, Chris Heppner, Tim Hicks, Brian Hanks, Mike Rebuth, Kevin Satcher, Billy Hancock, Simon McLamb.

09/05/2026

It started with a flower planter. It ended with a veteran uncovering a remarkable piece of Belleview history — and giving one of the city’s most important memorials the attention it deserves. 🇺🇸

As part of a community service project involving St. Theresa Catholic Church and the City of Belleview, we set out to do something pretty simple, bring some color to the planter on the east side of…

09/04/2026

Stan’s Bar — oh, what a place. 🍻 Before Wawa was pouring coffee on this Belleview corner, Stan’s was pouring something a little stronger. Let’s look back at one of Belleview’s old happening joints.

09/04/2026

Belleview has gone 16 years without a contested City Commission election. The mayor says that could mean residents are satisfied.

By Bryce Abshier – Contact [email protected] By the time another qualifying period arrives, Belleview will have gone 18 years without a contested City Commission election. Mayor Ch…

09/03/2026

🚨 Another week, another Belleview Police Report.

Burglary, Petit Theft On 08/28/2026 at Publix, 10301 S US Hwy 441, Belleview, FL, an unknown person committed the offense of petit theft by taking an Echo leaf blower valued at $700 owned by Albert…

09/03/2026

2-0 and looking dangerous. 🐍🔥

The Rattlers are striking early this season. Next up: At Wildwood, this Friday night.

Photos by Jose Rodriguez Photography

09/03/2026

Stop the presses! Actually, don’t. We’ve got a newspaper to get out. 🗞️😎

A new Voice publishes today! Check it out at VoiceofSouthMarion.com.

09/01/2026

📰 25 YEARS AGO: Straight from the pages of The Voice… take a trip back to 2001! 👀📸

08/31/2026

Deputies were providing security at the festival, located at 11008 S. Highway 475, when a deputy reportedly saw Jones grab a young woman by the back of the neck and kiss her on the mouth.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at the Rock the Country music festival Friday after Marion County sheriff’s deputies said they discovered he had traveled with his 17-year-old stepdaughter and had be…

08/31/2026

Deputies say she grabbed a man’s handgun during an argument and fired a shot at him while holding a juvenile in her lap.

A Leesburg woman was arrested Saturday after Marion County sheriff’s deputies say she grabbed a man’s handgun during an argument and fired a shot at him while holding a juvenile in her lap. Ju’aria…