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Dispute Over American Flag Touching Ground Ends in Altercation, Felony Arrest
An argument over the American flag turned physical along a stretch of Highway 200, ending with a bent flagpole, multiple witnesses stepping in, and a felony arrest. According to a Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, deputies responded to the 9500 block of SW Highway 200 after witnesses reported that an 81-year-old man had been…
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From Mailbox to Phone Screen, The Voice Finds Your Next Customers
In a town where word of mouth still travels faster than traffic on U.S. 441, the way people get their news has quietly changed. Not all at once. Not with a grand announcement or a ribbon cutting. It happened in the margins. A Facebook post shared here. A story clicked there. A quick scroll while…
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Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics Roll Into Ocala and Belleview
A pair of pop-up pet vaccination clinics is scheduled for early April, offering budget-friendly vaccines on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinics will be held Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Griffis Tile, 4620 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala, and again Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Mr. Mocha in the Almeida…
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Belleview Police Report – 03/26/26 issue
Simple Domestic Battery On 03/16/2026 at approximately 8:53 a.m., Jessica C. Hardaway (W/F DOB: 12/28/1994) committed the offense of domestic battery against the victim and was subsequently transported to the Marion County Jail. Fleeing to Elude, No Valid DL On 03/17/2026 at 5436 SE Hames Rd., a juvenile (W/M DOB: 11/04/2008) was placed under arrest…
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From Sunrise to Sugar Rush: Easter Events Fill the Calendar
Spring has arrived in South Marion, and with it comes that familiar mix of worship services, pastel colors, and plastic eggs. Across Belleview and Summerfield, churches and community groups are preparing for a full slate of Easter events that range from sunrise services to egg hunts where speed, and a well-positioned basket can make all…
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