County

Water District buys land in Citrus County

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board has approved the purchase of Jordan Ranch, a 191-acre parcel of land adjacent to District-owned Two-Mile Prairie State Forest in C

Special Tue, 07/25/2023 - 13:56

FWC releases 2022 boating accident statistical report

Following a successful National Safe Boating Week and a Memorial Day weekend with zero boating fatalities, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the 2022 Boating Accident Statistical Report. 

“We had fewer boating accidents in Florida in 2022 than we did in 2021 but fatalities statewide were up,” said Lt. Col. Brian Smith, Acting Director for the FWC Division of Law Enforcement.

Burn ban continues in Citrus County

Although the area has seen some recent, scattered rain showers, the burn ban enacted by the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on April 11, 2023, remains in effect for all of unincorporated Citrus County.

Citrus County is averaging more than 600 on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI).

Robby Douglas Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:13
April 10: Gopher Tortoise Day

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day by getting involved in conservation efforts with our state’s only native tortoise, a state-listed Threatened Species. Gopher Tortoise Day is on April 10 but you can also celebrate year-round.

Special Mon, 04/10/2023 - 08:57

Key Training Center: Choice, Independence

As the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 20% over the last five years, an increase for non-wage operational costs for iBudget providers has not been addressed in even longer.

For the 2023 Legislative Session, we are seeking $44.6 million in General Revenue ($67.7 million in Federal Match) equating to $112,286,417 critical dollars to address this funding gap.

Report: Children under 14 dying from fentanyl poisoning at faster rate than any other age group

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) – Children under age 14 are dying from fentanyl poisoning at a faster rate than any other age group in the U.S., according to a new analysis from Families Against Fentanyl.

In the past two years, synthetic opioid (fentanyl) deaths among children surged.

Board of County Commissioners announces Jan. 25 strategic planning retreat

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will conduct a Strategic Planning Retreat on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 9:00am at Citrus County Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, FL

Special Wed, 12/21/2022 - 09:10
Planning and Development Commission seeking applications for vacancies

BOCC Seal 125The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking applications for the Planning and  Development Commission (PDC).

Special Tue, 12/20/2022 - 11:46
Citrus Sertoma announces Golf 4 Kids 2022 winners

Citrus Sertoma Golf Tournament “Golf for Kids” held at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club, the Oaks Course on Sunday, November 20, 2022, was a day of golf and giving back to the community.

Taking first-place was the team of: Eric Avery, Brandon Avery, Arthur Avery and not shown Bob Postelli; second-place team of: Ashton Newhart, William Newhart, Don Boylanm, and Michael Whitaker; and the third-place team of: Dennis Pfeiffer, Richard Marson, Tom Ryan, and not shown Jose Fuxa.

Special Fri, 11/25/2022 - 11:38
Marion sheriff's deputies find human remains inside burned car in Silver Springs

The Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating the case of an "abandoned vehicle" in Silver Springs that was destroyed by fire and which also had human remains inside.

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at approximately 10 a.m., Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to the 2000 block of NE 231st Ave. regarding a suspicious vehicle.

When deputies arrived, they located the abandoned vehicle that had been destroyed by fire. Upon further inspection, deputies discovered human remains inside the vehicle.

Robby Douglas Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:34