Parks
County takes over BHRA property...

Citrus County has officially begun a comprehensive beautification program for the Beverly Hills Recreation Center.

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Longtime state park volunteer honored as Volunteer of Month...

Ray Finnerty has volunteered at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 2003, and has contributed more than 2,000 hours.

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New boat ramp, kayak launch on Chassahowitzka River...

Citrus County officials said today that though they have a new boat ramp and new kayak/canoe launch at the Chassahowitzka Campground, they had to apply for the launch permit after the fact.

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Chamber funds county's 'Movies in the Park' program...

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce recently presented the Citrus County Commission with a check for $2,000 for events.

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Water district advises: Take a hike on Saturday...

Join outdoor enthusiasts across the country this Saturday, June 5 as they celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day.

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Orphaned manatee graduates to main spring at Homosassa park...

Susan Strawbridge
Park Services Specialist, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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County commission opens dialogue about user fees for parks, recreation...

All five Citrus County Commissioners today agreed that now is not the time to charge fees for using the county's parks and recreation areas.

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Beverly Hills Community Park gets new operating hours...

The Beverly Hills Community Park will have new operating hours effective March 1.

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Lu, Wildlife park hippo, celebrates 50th birthday...

Lu the Hippopotamus finally turned 50 today.

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Wildlife park’s hippo to celebrate 50th birthday on Jan. 26...

HOMOSASSA - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will celebrate Lu, the hippopotamus’, 50th birthday with a special event at 10

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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.