Archive - Sep 10, 2010

Recycling reminder

Recycling reminder

The Citrus County Division of Solid Waste Management placed this exhibit so county residents would be reminded to recycle whenever possible

Cooler windows

Cooler windows

A Citrus County resident looks at insulated windows, which are said to cut the amount of heat entering the home through them.

He'd like mustard with that

He'd like mustard with that

Customers gussy up their hot dogs with traditional condiments

Time to eat

Time to eat

Providing hot dogs during Citrus County's Green Expo this year was the Sunshine Cafe

Checking products and literature

Checking products and literature

Citrus County residents look over exhibits and literature at this year's Green Expo

Hybrid car

Hybrid car

One of several hybrid cars on display at this year's Green Expo. All cars are in stock at dealerships throughout Citrus County.

Clean better with Mother Nature

Clean better with Mother Nature

A representative of the Citrus County Extension Office shows a resident better and more natural chemicals to use around the home

Green Building Council

Green Building Council

The Green Building Council represents Citrus County builders that build homes in environmentally responsible ways.

Clothes for pets

Clothes for pets

The Friends of Citrus County Animal services offer these clothes for pets to fund efforts to care for animals

Friends of Citrus County Animal Services

Friends of Citrus County Animal Services

The Friends of Citrus County Animal Services raise funds to help care for animals. These volunteers were on hand to answer questions and to sell items that make pets happy (or their masters).




Local News

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Fire Rescue now offers 'enhanced services' to county...

While many Citrus County residents spent their Friday getting ready for the weekend, the county's Fire Rescue Services personnel marked the day as the start of a new service that will see Fire Rescue

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9/11 never forgotten in Florida public schools...

WELLINGTON - Representatives Joseph Abruzzo (D-Wellington) and Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) have teamed up with Senator Thad Altman (R-Melbourne) to sponsor legislation that aims to encourage public school educators in Florida to teach the significance of Sept. 11, 2001.

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New crack at Crystal River nuclear plant casts doubt on repair plan...

Another crack found has been found at the Crystal River Nuclear Power plant.

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Port Citrus feasibility study now 'on street'...

The county on Tuesday unanimously approved the beginning of the process of studying Port Citrus for economic viability.

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Port Citrus Town Hall scheduled for Nov. 22...

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Crystal River Area Council will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

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Restoring the honor

A memorial area of St. Scholastica Parish honoring 4 million people will be revamped on Feb. 18

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Enhanced medical service

The county's Fire Rescue service is now taking medical calls as an enhanced approach to serving the community

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Helping the helpless

The Sheriff's Office is using what is being called a lifesaving tool.

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You're fired

The Citrus County Department of Development Services began 2012 by making its department five employees lighter.