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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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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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Sheriff's Emergency Managment Section offers CERT training...

LECANTO - Does the idea of teaming up with others to meet immediate lifesaving needs in the wake of a major disaster appeal to you?

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Two arrested following Lecanto home invasion...

Two Citrus County men have been arrested by Citrus County deputies following the Dec. 29, 2011 home invasion of a Lecanto home.

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CF invites community to meet new CF president...

The Citrus County community will have an opportunity to meet Dr. James Henningsen, the new president of College of Central Florida, at a reception on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Citrus Campus in Lecanto.

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County mulls expansion of public bus line...

Citrus County wants to increase the route and ridership of its public bus service, and hopes to use Lecanto as the hub after it adds a second line for the west side of the county.

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CF students bring home literary, art awards...

LECANTO - College of Central Florida student publications and contributors garnered numerous awards at the recent Florida College System Activities Association Student Publications Division Awards Con

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CCSO, fire services merge into public safety union...

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office and Citrus County Fire Services became a single entity on Saturday during a special swearing-in ceremony at Curtis Peterson Auditorium in Lecanto.

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Housing Advisory Committee meets Sept. 20...

The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. in room 166 in the Lecanto Government Building.

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Lecanto man arrested for molestation has sexual past...

A 20-year-old Lecanto man, arrested in connection with a case involving sex with a 16-year-old Homosassa girl, has a background as a registered sexual offender.

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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.