Can Ron DeSantis push Amendment 3 over the top?
Ron DeSantis was in Crystal River on Wednesday, ostensibly to announce that his administration was providing an additional $100 million to restore and protec...
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Yankeetown, Florida. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Levy. Associated ZIP codes: 34498.
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Holmes calls out lawmakers over property tax amendment
Crystal River City Council member Robert Holmes has a message for Florida lawmakers pushing a proposed constitutional amendment to cut property taxes: Do you...
Oct 19, 2026Open source
Rotary helps train students
The Rotary Club of Crystal River sent two students to Florida S4TL (Students for Tomorrow’s Leaders) during the summer so the young leaders could further d...
Sep 24, 2026Open source
The tiny-house wave hits Crystal River
For years, Sweet Citrus Acres RV Resort has been a place where RV owners park their homes, soak up the Florida sunshine and settle into an active community.
Aug 22, 2026Open source
Byron Donalds visits Citrus
Byron Donalds’ Defending the Florida Dream Tour made a stop in Crystal River on Wednesday morning.
Aug 6, 2026Open source
Byron Donalds visits Citrus
Byron Donalds’ Defending the Florida Dream Tour made a stop in Crystal River on Wednesday morning.
Aug 6, 2026Open source
Sheriff contract with city kept intact
The possibility that Florida voters could approve a constitutional amendment limiting future cuts to law enforcement spending became a major factor Wednesday...
Jul 31, 2026Open source
Crystal River city manager clarifies U.S. 19 project
As resurfacing work begins along U.S. 19, city officials are working to clarify what is, and what is not part of the Florida Department of Transportation pro...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Crystal River High student balances beauty, brains in pageant life
Sarah Duncan, 17, of Crystal River and her mom, Chellie, are preparing for the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant in Orlando July 10-12. Sarah is Miss Crystal Riv...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Paving on U.S. 19 begins in Crystal River
Construction is underway on a $4.5 million Florida Department of Transportation resurfacing project along U.S. 19 in Crystal River.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Crystal River weighs options to preserve police, fire services
As local governments across Florida prepare for a November vote on a proposed property tax overhaul, Crystal River officials are beginning to examine how the...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Nov 12, 2026Open source
SS United States Begins Final Journey To Bottom Of The Gulf Of Mexico
The SS United States floated placidly under a cloudy sky off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, most of it still above the water at dusk, even after workers...
Nov 12, 2026Open source
Motor City Golf Club defeats Los Angeles in WTGL debut for team
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Nov 12, 2026Open source
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Yankeetown is in Levy County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
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34498
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SS United States Live Updates: Ship Finally Sinks at 9 p.m.
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SS United States Begins Final Journey To Bottom Of The Gulf Of Mexico
The SS United States floated placidly under a cloudy sky off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, most of it still above the water at dusk, even after workers...
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Motor City Golf Club defeats Los Angeles in WTGL debut for team
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Yankeetown began in 1923 with Armanis F. Knotts, an Indiana lawyer and politician who developed a settlement along the lower Withlacoochee River. Fishing and outdoor recreation were part of the attraction he promoted to people from his home state.
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The Izaak Walton Lodge formed an important part of that idea. Built as accommodation for anglers, it took its name from the English author of The Compleat Angler. The town's historical account connects the lodge with Knotts' land downriver from Inglis, while the state's wildlife agency dates the historic lodge to 1927. These details link the settlement's physical development with a particular style of fishing tourism. The nearby Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve provides a different perspective on the coastal landscape. Along with the riverfront, it offers a starting point for learning about the public conservation lands surrounding the community. Treat it as a separate destination and check its current access information. The area's appeal is not just its name, but the relationship between river settlement, angling and protected coastal habitat. Sources Town of Yankeetown: About Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Historic Towns
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29.0297220, -82.7161110
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