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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

9/11 never forgotten in Florida public schools

Special — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:58:47 -0500

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.

New crack at Crystal River nuclear plant casts doubt on repair plan

Special — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:50:55 -0500

Another crack found has been found at the Crystal River Nuclear Power plant.

Port Citrus feasibility study now 'on street'

Robby Douglas — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:00:01 -0500

The county on Tuesday unanimously approved the beginning of the process of studying Port Citrus for economic viability.

Port Citrus Town Hall scheduled for Nov. 22

Special — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:30:00 -0500

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Crystal River Area Council will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Juvenile charged as adult in attempted murder, rape case

Robby Douglas — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:46:50 -0400

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.

Bays lobbies for routine septic tank inspections

Robby Douglas — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Citrus County Commissioner Rebecca Bays of Floral City on Tuesday suggested to fellow commissioners that the county should look into codifying periodic septic tank inspections.

1 killed, 1 arrested in Sunday shooting in Citrus Springs

Robby Douglas — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:07:57 -0400

One youth is dead and another has been arrested in connection with an early Sunday morning shooting at what is being called a "gathering" in Citrus Springs.

Crystal River woman charged in burglary

Robby Douglas — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:20:03 -0400

A Crystal River woman has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a Crystal River business owner's office.

Arrested on Monday was Jennifer H. Webb, 31, of 8064 W. Sandango Court.

Boating accident claims businessman's life

Robby Douglas — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:26:19 -0400

Citrus Daily has learned that a Homosassa businessman died on Sunday afternoon while boating on the Homosassa River.

Fort Island Gulf Beach remains open for swimming

Special — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:16:00 -0400

The Citrus County Environmental Health Department said today that bacterial samples at the Ft. Island Gulf Beach Park remained in the acceptable range in the most recent tests.

County votes to proceed with Meadowcrest loan, move

Robby Douglas — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:31:54 -0400

The Citrus County Commission today voted 4-1 to proceed with securing a loan for a maximum amount of $2 million to move some of its governmental offices from its current location in Crystal River to Meadowcrest.

Landmark Marguerita Grill burns to ground in Homosassa

Robby Douglas — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:15:25 -0400

A landmark business in Homosassa, the Marguerita Grill at 10200 W. Halls River Road, burned to the ground this morning at about 6:30 a.m.

Sexual predator on lam turns up in Citrus County

Robby Douglas — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:58:08 -0400

A man wanted in Indiana for violating parole by not registering with the state as a sexual offender is now sitting in the Citrus County jail.

Eighteen arrested in sex-sting operation

Robby Douglas — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:55:03 -0400

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office today announced the arrest of 18 people who sought sex with underage children in the county.

Minor damage reported in Homosassa, Inglis fires

Robby Douglas — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:20:00 -0400

No injuries are reported in two separate fires, one to a single-family home in Homosassa, and another to a commercial business in Inglis.

Fireworks prohibited under current burn ban

Special — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:54:57 -0400

Under the burn ban now in effect, setting off fireworks of any kind is illegal in Citrus County.

Bay scallop season to open early, close late this year

Special — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:17:29 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people that the recreational harvest season for bay scallops in Florida will begin June 25 and extend through Sept. 25.

County OKs plan to merge law enforcement, fire

Robby Douglas — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:29:17 -0400

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday voted to allow the merger of fire services with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Five arrested in countywide cocaine distribution ring

Robby Douglas — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:05:54 -0400

Five people have been arrested in connection with a two-month drug investigation into a mid-level countywide cocaine distribution ring by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.