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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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Cautero fires five employees in reorganization shuffle...

The Citrus County Department of Development Services, headed by director Vince Cautero, is now five employees lighter.

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Homosassa man charged with beating, robbing, 90-year-old man...

A 38-year-old Homosassa man is facing robbery and battery on an elderly man after the Jan. 31 invasion of the home of a 90-year-old man, also of Homosassa.

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Brush fire threatens homes, but quickly extinguished...

No injuries were reported on Tuesday following a brush fire that was called in to Citrus County firefighters at about 1 p.m.

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Man robs, beats elderly man during home invasion...

Around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, a home invasion with forceful entry was reported at a mobile home off of West Cardinal Street near U.S. 19.

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County offers rebates in exchange for water efficiency...

Citrus County Utilities has kicked off the 2012 rebate program.

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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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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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Water, wastewater authority meets on Feb. 6...

The Citrus County Water and Wastewater Authority will meet on Monday, Feb 6, at 1 p.m. in Room 166 at the Lecanto Government Building in Lecanto.

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Hernando boat ramp opens after repairs...

Citrus County Road Maintenance completed repairs of the washout at Hernando Boat Ramp and both ramps are now open for public use.

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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.