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NRC OK's Progress Energy's reactor design plans...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved Progress Energy of Florida's plan to use a new reactor design to power two proposed nuclear power plants in Levy County.

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Citrus County joins other law agencies in search for suspect...

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office on Thursday joined other law enforcement agencies to search for a fugitive who is wanted for separate offenses in three counties.

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Hillsborough deputies nab Hernando robbery suspect...

A man wanted in connection with the robbery on Sunday of the Dollar General Store in Hernando has been arrested by the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office.

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Eighteen arrested in sex-sting operation...

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office today announced the arrest of 18 people who sought sex with underage children in the county.

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House fire kills 5 children in Citra...

(Reuters) - Five children, all brothers and sisters in the same family, died after a fire engulfed a wooden home in Citra in Marion County, an emergency official said on Tuesday.

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SBDC in Ocala hires Selma Canas as SBRN/Marketing Coordinator...

The Small Business Development Center at UNF (SBDC at UNF), the premier source for small business assistance in North Florida, has announced that Selma Canas has been hired as the SBRN/Marketing Coord

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Sea Cadets looking for new members...

By Lisa Brown

Sea Cadets, Manatee Division, is looking for new members. The unit drills at Coast Guard Station Yankeetown on the second weekend monthly.

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Water district revises guide to public lands...

Why make a New Year’s resolution to join a gym in 2010, when you can “Get Outside!” on more than 343,000 acres of public recreation lands to hike, bike and camp for little or no cost?

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Public input welcome at Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council meeting...

The public is invited to share ideas concerning potential water resources restoration projects when the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council meets on Oct. 19.

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Hernando County offers weekend for women in November...

The Hernando County Recreation Department is hosting a Women's Outdoor Weekend on Nov. 7 and 8.

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Local News

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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Juvenile charged as adult in attempted murder, rape case...

A 17-year-old Beverly Hills youth will now be charged as an adult in connection with the Oct. 19 attempted murder and rape of a 17-year-old girl, who also lives in Beverly Hills.

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Smiles for toys

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center and the Marine Corps Reserve are working for children's smiles.

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CCSO really knows SWAT

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has placed fifth in annual SWAT Round-Up International competition.

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Helping the helpless

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

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New gavel goes to Webb

Citrus County Commissioner Winn Webb now has the county commission chairman's gavel. The outgoing chairman was Dennis Damato.