Local Events
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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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Annual CMH golf tournament coming March 5...

March 5 marks the date of the much-anticipated 7th Annual Randall Jenkins Memorial Golf Tournament.

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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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Enrollment opens for spring Citizens Academy...

The Citrus County Board of County Commission is now accepting applications for its spring session 2012 of the Citrus County Citizens Academy.

Classes are scheduled to begin in March 2012.

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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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Tickets available for annual jazz concert series...

INVERNESS - The Citrus County Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2010-11 Jazz Concert Series, Jazz at the Museum.

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Inverness to break ground on Monday for 9/11 memorial...

As the nation prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the City of Inverness will break ground for a permanent memorial dedicated to the victims of the tragic events.

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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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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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Easter Sunrise Worship Service on Lake Hernando...

Genesis Community Church, a non-denominational Christian church, extends an open invitation to an Easter Sunrise Worship Service for the entire community on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:00 a.m.

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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.