Citrus County News

Fire Rescue now offers 'enhanced services' to county

Robby Douglas — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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

Brush fire threatens homes, but quickly extinguished

Robby Douglas — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:41:51 -0500

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

Man robs, beats elderly man during home invasion

Robby Douglas — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:39:44 -0500

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.

County commission declares Children's Week, Parents' Day

Special — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:35:11 -0500

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

County leaders travel to Tallahassee to talk business

Special — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:01:12 -0500

Job creation was the focus of the recent Enterprise Florida meetings in Tallahassee this week.

Health care cuts don't heal

Special — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:20 -0500

EDITORIAL

Of all the unprecedented challenges our Florida health care system faces, there is a new one that dwarfs all the others.

Fire moderately damages Floral City home

Robby Douglas — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:13:52 -0500

A Floral City home suffered moderate damage on Thursday following a fire that began near the stove in the residence.

Senior Care recognized at commision meeting

Special — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:55:11 -0500

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 24 presented a Certificate of Appreciation to “Home Instead Senior Care” for work that had been done in coordinating the annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” Program.

Crystal River home completely destroyed

Robby Douglas — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:25:47 -0500

No injuries were reported following an overnight fire on Wednesday in a 1,700-square-foot Crystal River home that was completely destroyed.

County hands over Chassahowitzka campground operation

Robby Douglas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:39:11 -0500

The Citrus County Commission today voted 5-0 to hand over day-to-day operation of the Chassahowitzka Campground to a private company.