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  • Belleview Police Report – 10/08/26 issue

    Belleview Police Report – 10/08/26 issue

    Found Property On 09/25/26 at approximately 10:00 AM at the Belleview Police Department, 5350 SE 110th St, Belleview, FL, David Lee Shearin (DOB: 10/22/1953), turned in a pair of glasses and a necklace he located at Lake Lillian. Petit Theft Between 09/24/2026 and 09/25/2026 at 11868 SE 50th Ave Rd Apt B, Belleview, FL, an…

  • Church of Grace Ministry Celebrates 50 Years of Faith and Service

    Church of Grace Ministry Celebrates 50 Years of Faith and Service

    On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Church of Grace Ministry celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of ministry, faith, fellowship, and service to its congregation and the surrounding communities. The special anniversary celebration brought together members, friends, families, and community supporters for a day filled with music, memories, recognition, worship, and thanksgiving for the many ways…

  • Belleview Christmas Parade Set for December 6

    Belleview Christmas Parade Set for December 6

    It may only be October, but plans are already underway for one of Belleview’s biggest holiday traditions. The Belleview City Commission gave its approval Tuesday for this year’s Belleview Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Sunday, December 6. Sue Mosley, who is once again coordinating the annual parade, appeared before commissioners as preparations begin for…

  • Construction Activity at New Belleview Elementary to Begin After Christmas Break 

    Construction Activity at New Belleview Elementary to Begin After Christmas Break 

    Students will begin seeing the first signs of major construction at Belleview Elementary School after Christmas break, during the upcoming spring semester, as work moves forward on the replacement school. The Belleview City Commission approved a request Tuesday from Ausley Construction to use city-owned property behind the Public Works facility for temporary construction access and…

  • Woman Accused of Striking Child, Leaving Him Unattended in Car Seat

    Woman Accused of Striking Child, Leaving Him Unattended in Car Seat

    A 20-year-old Marion County woman was arrested Sunday after investigators said she admitted to striking a young child out of anger, leaving the child strapped in a car seat while unsupervised and giving the child melatonin despite knowing it was unsafe. Emily Marie Silva was arrested Oct. 5 on felony charges of child abuse without…