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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday voted to make Commissioner Winn Webb, District 5, its new commission chairman.

Webb takes the gavel from Commissioner Dennis Damato, of Crystal River.

Citrus County Attorney Richard Wesch on Tuesday announced to the county commission that a new assistant county attorney has been found to fill what Wesch called a "vacancy" in his office.

No hard-and-fast numbers have been laid on the table yet, but Citrus County commissioners on Tuesday called for the creation of a budget line item for Port Citrus.

Already facing cutbacks to maintain its budget on an even keel, Citrus County now has another financial mouth to feed - the recreational facilities of the Beverly Hills Recreation Association.

By a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Citrus County Commission today approved to allow a project on Halls River Road to proceed for the construction of a new recreation resort with cabins, recreation area a

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.

For Citrus County Property Appraiser Geoff Greene, the key to revamping economic development in the county lies in the restart of the Suncoast Parkway 2 project.

The third time was the charm for a RV Resort owner's application to build an exclusive community on acreage off Lake Spivey outside of Inverness.

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday voted to send a resolution to the U.S.

County employees could benefit from a new, on-site medical clinic, and the county could save some money, too.

Friday will be the last day on the job for Assistant Citrus County Administrator Eber Brown.

Citrus County Commissioners recently congratulated Utilities Instrumentation Technician Leonard Brown of the Citrus County Utilities Division as employee of the March.

Dry weather and little rain have caused Citrus County to establish a burn ban until further notice.

A $3.8 federal grant that would help Citrus County fund its fire services for three years has had to be turned back to FEMA because the county doesn't have the money to fund the third year.

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday night unanimously approved changes to the county's land-use codes which would allow operation of a restaurant and bar, commonly referred to as "The Freezer," in

The Citrus County Public Safety Initiative Task Force meeting that had been originally scheduled for Friday in Lecanto was canceled.

Citrus County commissioners today dipped their collective toes into next year's budgetary waters, and found there were varmints there to nibble at their digits.

Impact Fees

What started as a discussion on Tuesday surrounding adoption of a revised impact fee ordinance soon grew into a meeting dominated by the Citrus County School District.

Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy and County Commissioner Winn Webb may be running for the same spot in the 2012 race for the sheriff's office.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special public workshop on impact fees on Tuesday, Feb.

The Citrus County Commission on Jan. 11 covered a number of topics of interest to county residents.

Two three-year terms on the Citrus County Commission’s Planning and Development Review Board (PDRB) will be expiring at the end of January, and interested persons may apply to be appointed.

Vince Cautero, Citrus County’s new director of Development Services, will be honored on Dec. 2 in Fort Myers as Planner of the Year.

In General Election voting on Tuesday, John J.

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday approved an economic incentive grant to Sibex, Inc. that will result in 20 new jobs in an expansion project by the company.

The Citrus County Commission today voted to begin negotiations to enter into a lease agreement with a homeless shelter for a dilapidated, county-owned fish hatchery.

The Citrus County Commission today approved its budget for Fiscal Year 2010-11.

The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Board adopted its FY 2011 Budget at its meeting on Friday and bid farewell to founding board member Commissioner John Thrumston of Citrus C

The Citrus County Commission today voted unanimously to allow rezoning of a rural parcel off Cardinal Street in Homosassa to allow construction of two food warehouses to store food for the county's ho

A publication that drew a response to Citrus County Development Services nominee Vince Cautero fired back today after receiving an e-mail on Sunday from Cautero.

The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday will conduct the final public Hearing for its 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).

The Citrus County Commission today voted to halt the process that many in the county believe would lead to the privatization of all county utilities.

In local voting, Citrus County commissioners Gary Bartell and John Thrumston were defeated in Tuesday's primary elections, as well as State Rep. Ron Schultz.

What is being forecast as an all-day rain pelted Citrus County voters today, as a weather front moved in and began to flood many low-lying parts of the county.

Citrus County’s process of investigating the possibility of privatizing its public utilities drew fire today from a vocal group of opponents in a packed room in the county commission’s

The rising cost of medical care is now in the skies above us.

Early voting for the primary election has begun for Citrus County and state voters, and ends on Saturday, Aug. 21.

Voting locations and hours in Citrus County are listed below.

Political candidates and issues collided tonight during a forum at the Citrus County Auditorium on the outskirts of Inverness.

There are still some slots left in the second class of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Citizen’s Academy.

The program offers an in-depth look at the county commission’s

The Citrus County Commission's budget workshop today showed in microcosm what is happening around the state - counties with less and less revenues continue the downward revenues spiral.

The Citrus County Commission today honored a 12-year-old boy for waking up his family when he was awakened on July 10 by the smell of smoke.

The Democratic primary is set for Aug. 24, and early voting begins Aug. 19.

Absentee voting began on July 12.

The Board of County Commissioners Community Services Housing Division will be sponsoring a Florida Housing Help Workshop on Saturday, July 31, for residents facing foreclosure on their homes.