Community News
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Feb. 18 set as cleanup day for St. Scholastica memorial area...

LECANTO - On Saturday Feb. 18, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Citrus County Division, AOH Florida State Board, Members of the Brevard County Division No. 2 and Friends of the Hibernians will converge on St. Scholastica Catholic Parish.

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County commission declares Children's Week, Parents' Day...

The Citrus County Commission has presented a proclamation to the Citrus County Community Alliance, proclaiming Jan. 29 through Feb.

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CMH names new chief medical officer...

Citrus Memorial Health System today announced the appointment of Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez as Chief Medical Officer.

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County opens new Crystal River Offices...

The Citrus County West Citrus Government Center is now open in Crystal River.

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Mosquito trash heap being cleaned up...

Both the Citrus County Department of Public Works and Citrus County Mosquito Control are cleaning up an 11-acre site in Crystal River that is overrun with trash.

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Facility donates to county for seniors' care...

An assisted-living facility on Dec. 13 donated $2,500 to help with senior care in Citrus County.

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Run earns generous donation for YMCA...

On Nov. 5, a total of 186 athletes participated in Crystal River’s 4th annual Kings Bay 5K.

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House fire claims life of elderly Inverness woman...

Citrus County Sheriff's Office firefighters and deputies today responded to a residential fire that turned out to be deadly for an elderly Inverness woman.

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County takes over BHRA property...

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

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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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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.