Daily Opinion
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Sheriff's Emergency Managment Section offers CERT training...

LECANTO - Does the idea of teaming up with others to meet immediate lifesaving needs in the wake of a major disaster appeal to you?

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Safe holidays include 'hot tips' for county residents...

As soon as colder temperatures start to grip Citrus County, homeowners and renters alike often look to alternative methods of heating their homes to avoid turning up the thermostat.

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A lifesaving tool...

By Gail A. Tierney, Public
Information Officer

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Retooling fire rescue...

By Gail A. Tierney, Public
Information Officer

Saturday, Oct. 1, brought big changes to the way Citrus County embraces public safety.

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Business owners: Be a partner...

By Gail A. Tierney, Public
Information Officer

A common thread linking many of the burglaries and robberies Sheriff’s Office detectives sometimes investigate is a lack of usable recorded surveillance video from the locations hit that may have served as critical evidence.

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With schools open, drive responsibly...

It hardly seems possible that the 2011-12 school year kicked off early in August, yet students are riding their bicycles or walking to and from the county’s school campuses.

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Boating safety a year-round concern...

Before you take to the water in a boat this summer, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office marine unit recommends that you always have someone on shore who knows you’re out and will take action if you fail to return on time.

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An ILP Milestone...

By Gail A. Tierney, CCSO
Public Information Officer

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More volunteers sought for EOC duty...

If you have some time to spare and a desire to give something back to the community, then the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office may have just the place for you.

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County OKs plan to merge law enforcement, fire...

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

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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.