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Hi Belleview! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much could Belleview’s 2026 Fourth of July fireworks really cost?
  • What this week’s Belleview police blotter reveals about neighborhood safety
  • Will you help lay wreaths for Belleview’s fallen heroes Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: DBH HUMMUS COMPANY and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Belleview Reviews Costs for Potential Fireworks Event (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — Belleview officials are exploring costs and logistics for a major Fourth of July 2026 fireworks celebration, tied to the national America250 commemoration. City staff are estimating expenses, coordinating with police and public works, seeking sponsors, and working with Marion County and private landowners before commissioners decide whether to move forward.
   

2. Belleview Police Report – 12/11/25 issue (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — Recent Belleview police calls detail several traffic stops, trespass warnings, thefts, and multiple Baker Act cases at local addresses along SE Abshier Boulevard, US 301, and nearby streets. While no ongoing threats are noted, the report highlights late‑night disturbances, unlicensed driving, and property crimes that give a snapshot of current public safety issues around town.
   

3. Belleview to Hold Wreath Ceremony Honoring Veterans (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — Belleview residents are invited to honor veterans at a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m., at Belleview Cemetery on Southeast Robinson Road. Community members, veterans, and families can help place wreaths on local service members’ graves, with Legion volunteers assisting anyone wishing to recognize loved ones individually.
   

4. Way-too-early hot takes for the Marion County girls high school basketball season (ocala.com) — Belleview High’s girls basketball team has a new all-time leading scorer in senior guard Briyanna Miles, who’s on pace to become the school’s first 1,000-point player. The story also spotlights other Marion County standouts and early contenders for defensive player of the year, giving Belleview fans a sense of how their star stacks up across the Ocala area.
   

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  • Found very young puppy lying in our yard December 1 ,seems intelligent and trains well, loves cats and our 2 dogs.
    Will not show pics or color (no id. or collor. 352-362-0423 text only 352-895-9878 text only (Nextdoor Belleview)
  • I haven't posted anything to this but I keep seeing these ads for one day or 1 hour or super fast.
    Remodels. I know a lot of you are retirees and villagers who may not be trades people, so I just wanted to give you a word of advice about these… (Nextdoor C-25)
  • Valvoline Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Training - Belleview in Belleview. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member / A in Belleview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belleview here.

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