“I’m gonna keep calling 911 back!” – Summerfield man arrested for Misuse of 911
A Summerfield man has found himself behind bars following charges of Misuse of 911. On September 28, 2023, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56-year-old James William Jubane for eight counts of Misuse of 911. On September 25, deputies responded to a dispute between Jubane and his neighbor. During the investigation, Jubane tried ordering the…
Read MoreCity of Belleview Solves Longstanding RV Drama
By Bryce Abshier – Contact Bryce@TheVOSM.net (Thoughts? Submit a letter to the editor here.) Beginning in March of this year, the Voice initially published an article regarding a dilapidated RV, along with its troublesome tenant, who caused many problems for the residents of SE 55th Court in Belleview. According to neighbors, the nightmare has finally…
Read MoreBelleview Police Report 09/28/23
Arrests & Incidents Investigation revealed that on 09/23/23 between 1:00 am and 2:00 am at 11625 SE 55th Ave Road, an unknown person(s) committed criminal mischief (2 counts) by throwing a filled water bottle (Circle K brand) at the victim’s, Linda E. Easterling (white female, DOB: 06/13/42) mailbox (value $35.00) causing the mailbox to fall…
Read MoreBelleview’s Amen Sandwiches invites public for “The Best Lunch Ever”
St Paul’s Parish invites the community to bring their appetites out for something totally unique in Belleview – Amen Sandwiches! The menu features enormous sandwiches made with artisan bread, as well as incredible salads. Recent favorites include the open-faced grilled beef sandwich served with “wet” fries (gravy) and Mediterranean Pita, served open faced with chicken,…
Read MoreBelleview plans “Visioning Workshop” for October 4th
The City of Belleview would like to invite local residents to join the Visioning Workshop on Wednesday, October 4th at the Belleview Community Center (5615 SE 110th Place). The workshop will include a free community cookout provided by the Belleview Police Department starting at 5:00 pm. The cookout will be first come, first served so…
Read MoreLetter: Congress is playing crisis games again
Congress Is Playing Crisis Games Again (Thoughts? Submit a letter to the editor here.) It’s that time of year again when the weather is cooler, summer passes the torch to autumn, football fans become … fanatics, and the federal government shuts down again. As a relatively new federal employee in the 1980s, I remember shutdowns.…
Read MoreFinal Friday Foodie Fest Of 2023 Feeds A Crowd
The final Belleview Foodie Fest of this year was on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Lake Lillian on SE Robinson Rd in Belleview from 5 PM to 9 PM. Friday’s Foodie Fest included train rides, craft vendors, homemade goodies, and a host of food trucks that offer a large variety, from freshly made seafood to…
Read MoreFranco “Papa” Almeida, Timberline Farms Festivals Owner, Has Passed Away
Franco “Papa” Almeida 72 years old of Belleview, FL passed away surrounded by family and went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Franco was born in Hackensak, NJ on April 10, 1951 to Francisco and Hada Almeida. The family moved to Belleview, FL in 1958. He attended grade school in Belleview and…
Read MoreInternet Cafés Ousted By Belleview City Commission
By Bryce Abshier – Contact Bryce@TheVOSM.net (Thoughts? Submit a letter to the editor here.) Internet Cafés are officially prohibited in Belleview, with the final reading of ordinance 2023-11 passing by a measure of 4-0. Belleview City Commissioner Mike Goldman was not present for the vote. The public hearing, held on Tuesday, September 19 was not…
Read MoreBelleview Police Report 09/21/23
Arrests & Incidents On 9/14/2023 at approximately 2300 hours, while in the 12200 block of SE Hwy 484, following a traffic stop Emily Joan Gaines (white female, DOB: 03/19/1982) was placed under arrest for an active Marion County warrant for failure to appear. ***** On 09/14/2023 at approximately between the times of 13:00 hours and…
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