Former county commissioner files to run for open School Board seat
John Thrumston II, a former Citrus County commissioner, filed to run for the District 3 Citrus County School Board seat on Thursday.
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From interns to employees: Project SEARCH program turns training into jobs
Charlotte Keeren stocks medical supplies inside a storeroom at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. The young woman works in the hospital’s supply chain department as part of inaugural class of the Project SEARCH...
A long road back: After a devastating motorcycle accident and years of recovery, Fred the Barber is cutting...
Fred Sparkman has returned to the chair and is cutting hair once again. Sparkman has been on a long road to recovery after suffering a near-fatal head injury as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Crystal River plans next 30 years of redevelopment
Crystal River city officials recently participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Riverwalk. From left, are: City Manager Audra Curts, City Councilwoman Mindi Hastings, Mayor Joe...
Column: Now hitting deadline, Florida flunks Everglades pollution cleanup
The explorers of Florida found the lonely expanse of the Everglades to be downright frightening.
Crystal River plans next 30 years of redevelopment
Crystal River officials are preparing to make one of the most significant redevelopment decisions in decades as the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council consider extending the city’s CRA for
Inverness honors Big Bass, Bluegrass & BBQ supporters
The people behind some of Inverness’ most popular annual traditions received recognition Tuesday as the Inverness City Council honored three longtime supporters of the city’s Big Bass, Bluegrass and BBQ
102 and enjoying his loner lifestyle
When you turn 102, you’re most likely to receive a birthday cake and well-wishes. And a congratulatory note from the president just might show up.
School's out for summer
Citrus County students spent their last day in classrooms on Friday as another summer vacation kicks off this weekend.
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Love in room 229
It’s one of those “you know it when you feel it” kind of things. It shows up in a thousand different ways. Sometimes it’s a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s a lifetime commitment. Sometimes it’s not...
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Council lays out '579' timeline with developer
The Crystal River City Council on Tuesday approved a revised agreement with developer Ed O’Hanrahan that clarifies an extension to bring the original agreement at the long-discussed 579 property, also
Vacant lot near Hunter Springs set for new life
For decades, residents and visitors heading to Hunter Springs have traveled beneath the shade of oak trees along Northeast Fourth Street, passing historic cracker-style homes, small businesses and, until rec...
The wait is over
After years of planning, fundraising and debate, Citrus County officials are set to break ground on a long-awaited new animal services facility designed to improve care for homeless pets and
Pirates find their man
For the second time in four months, Crystal River announced a newly hired head football coach on Friday.
Take advantage of the bite in Homosassa
The trout action has been nonstop, with fish crushing baits so hard we even managed a double hookup on a single trout. When they’re feeding like that, every cast feels like the next big one.
Football teams close out spring
It has been a tumultuous offseason for Citrus County’s high school football programs. Three out of four schools have hired new head coaches since last season ended, one of them
'The best decision I’ve made'
Born and raised in Inverness, Citrus High grad Paisley Williamson has spent most of her life honing her skills on the softball field. Shoveling snow certainly wasn’t one of them.
BJ's bets on Citrus
If the steady stream of traffic along County Road 486 wasn’t already a hint, here’s another sign Citrus County is growing: BJ’s Wholesale Club is officially headed to Lecanto.
Cohoon has hole-in-one during birthday week
Bruce Cohoon, an ardent golfer throughout his life, moved to Citrus Hills in 2001 to enjoy retired life. Golf was his passion!
Food programs
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition: The Citrus County Veterans Coalition Pantry hours remain every Tuesday year-round and the first and third Thursdays (except July 1 through Sept. 1) of every month from 9...
Man charged with meth trafficking, e-bike theft
A Homosassa man arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges is also facing a separate grand theft charge after investigators allegedly connected him to at least one stolen electric bicycle.