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In today's newsletter:

  • Belleview man charged after alleged lawn mower attack on disabled neighbor
  • Belleview Publix sells $1 million scratch-off winner amid county windfall
  • How Marion County's tax hike could change Belleview homeowners' bills

Also on today's calendar: ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belleview Man Accused of Chasing Disabled Neighbor with Lawn Mower, Punching Him (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — A 66-year-old Belleview man was arrested after deputies say he chased his disabled neighbor with a riding lawn mower during an argument, then punched him several times near a Belleview-area home. Security video reportedly showed the pursuit and punches, and the man now faces felony charges of aggravated assault and abuse of an elderly or disabled adult.
   

• Marion County sees over $15 million in lottery winnings so far in 2026 (ocala-news.com) — Marion County has already logged over $15 million in lottery winnings this year, including a $1 million scratch-off prize from a Publix in Belleview. Several Ocala and Ocklawaha residents have also hit big jackpots, from a $10 million Powerball win to multiple six-figure Fantasy 5 and scratch-off prizes bought at local stores.
   

• Marion County raises property tax rate after one-year COVID-fund cut (352today.com) — Marion County has tentatively raised its countywide property tax rate, a move that affects Belleview homeowners through higher bills next year, especially those living in unincorporated areas. Commissioners say the increase will fund ambulance staffing, sheriff operations, and a new health department facility, with a final vote set for September 24 where residents can still speak out.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Ocala

  • Volunteers sought to clean Ocala park that saw 1,250 cigarette butts, 1,015 pounds of litter collected last year (ocala-news.com)
  • Ocala Comic Con brings celebrities, comics, cosplayers and games to WEC (352today.com)
  • Ocala Recovery Fest brings community together for a day of hope and support (wcjb.com)

The Villages

  • Home in Village of Osceola Hills sells for $1.575 million, gaining $780,000 in equity since 2021 (villages-news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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