Veterans
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Public invited to veterans services advisory meeting...

The Citrus County Veterans Services Advisory Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 , at the Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto.

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Homosassa Veterans Memorial celebrates veterans...

An estimated crowd of 600 people, including students from the Homosassa Elementary School, gathered together on Friday afternoon to honor the county's veterans.

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Old Homosassa readies for veterans memorial facelift...

Old Homosassa will soon have a community-sponsored Veteran’s Memorial.

It will be dedicated on Friday to those who have shown a willingness to give their lives for the nation.

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Sunday designated as 'Purple Heart Day' in Citrus County...

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners recently presented a Proclamation to the members of Aaron A.

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Dawsy recognized by national '40/8' veterans group...

Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy recently received confirmation that he’s been named the national law officer of the year by the Voiture Nationale of La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux,

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Veterans group honors sheriff as law enforcement officer of year...

Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy was recently named Florida’s law enforcement officer of the year by the Grand du Florida of La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux.

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Veterans group, restaurant at odds with city of Crystal River codes...

A flap over patriotic flags is now fluttering before Crystal River Mayor Jim Farley over the city's citation of a restaurant that was cited for flying too many flags.

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Fundraiser benefits project for county veterans...

Join the Ocala Honor Flight from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 2 at the Rustic Ranch Restaurant in Inverness.

Enjoy a marvelous meal that’s both filling and fulfilling.

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Obituary: William L. Taylor (1928-2011)...

William Lloyd Taylor, 82, of Homosassa, FL, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at his home.

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Department begins project for Vietnam War veterans...

By Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- More than three decades after the war's end, the Defense Department has begun a project to pay tribute to the nation's Vietnam War veterans.

The 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration was spawned from the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act.

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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.