Opinion 'Pieces'
Missing water across Florida points toward conservation...

Whether it be farmers desperate to save their crops from winter's cold breath, or sloppy water management by Florida's counties, the future of the state's water supply can be summed up in two words: "

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The curious case of economic development...

The Citrus County Commission's handling of economic development is a curious case of government not knowing what it wants, but knowing that what it sees it doesn't like.

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Seven immutable laws of taxation...

Law 1: You cannot simultaneously satisfy the anti-tobacco groups and your revenue stream. We made Big Tobacco pay, now it's the smokers' turn.

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The Administrator Syndrome...

We've said our goodbyes to former County Administrator Anthony J. Schembri, the latest in a series of county commission-vs.-county staff casualties.

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A matter of choices...

It seems curious that the loss of 11 workers in the Property Appraiser's Office, and now 4 workers in the Citrus County Water Resources Department, has not deterred the county from believing it can fi

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Hungry for Washington Love...

"I got the hongries for your love, and I'm waitin' in your welfare line." (Courtesy: Singer Buck Owens' song lyric) States, counties and cities are singing that ditty, or variant, while aw

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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.