Local Politics

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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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County hands over Chassahowitzka campground operation...

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

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Mosquito trash heap being cleaned up...

Both the Citrus County Department of Public Works and Citrus County Mosquito Control are cleaning up an 11-acre site in Crystal River that is overrun with trash.

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Residents take exception to city-county wastewater assessment terms...

For residents in an unincorporated area of the county near Kings Bay in Crystal River, living where they do will soon cost them even more.

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County votes to keep lobbyist for Legislature...

Citrus County will keep a lobbyist in Tallahassee, even when the Legislature is adjourned on March 9, 2012.

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Senior Care recognized at commision meeting...

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.

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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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Hollins, county officials show off Port Citrus...

By Lindsay Ubinas
Citrus County Public
Information Officer

Just a few weeks after Marion County Commissioners and Ocala City Council members heard a presentation and plans for Port Citrus from Citrus County, Marion County leader and County Commissioner Charlie Stone got an up close and personal tour of the area being considered to host Port Citrus.

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County votes to proceed with wastewater assessment district...

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday voted 5-0 to proceed with an interlocal agreement with Crystal River for a special water assessment district.

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County steps into pesky mosquito health trap...

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday unanimously agreed to do something about a mosquito trap in Crystal River that is proving to be a public health hazard.

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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.