A buried history – Uncovering the story of Blue Run Cemetery
Hidden beneath a canopy of trees on what was once known as Rainbow River Ranch lies a small cemetery with a remarkable story to tell.
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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 project, particularly around a
Inverness Airport plans next 20 years
The Inverness Airport is expected to need dozens of additional aircraft hangars, upgraded infrastructure and room for emerging aviation technology over the next two decades as Citrus County continues to
415 vehicles? Too many, Barek says
Monday’s Citrus County Commission budget workshop was intended to identify ways to reduce spending, particularly with a property tax referendum on the horizon and county leaders looking for ways to
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People spend weeks trying to predict who will win, who will stumble, and who will deliver the perfect answer to the perfect question. More often than not, though, what sticks with voters isn't a polished tal...
Forum highlights Citrus County concerns
For the hundreds of Citrus County residents who filled the auditorium Tuesday night, the questions they wanted answered were not limited to campaign promises.
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‘An informed voter is an empowered voter,” said Mo Baird, Citrus County Supervisor of Elections. “We encourage every eligible voter to review their registration status, learn about their voting options,
County budget plan in flux
County commissioners opened discussions Monday on the proposed 2026-27 budget facing a difficult balancing act: whether to move forward with a property tax cut or preserve millions of dollars in revenue as u...
Homosassa River restoration takes shape
Pulling away from a point off the Homosassa River, the water is unusually clear for a system still in recovery. Shallow stretches reveal grouper, trout, gar and even tarpon moving
A place to grow: After decades on Tomkins Street, the Pregnancy and Family Life Center in Inverness moves t...
On the morning of Friday, July 3, more than two dozen volunteers and friends of the Pregnancy and Family Life Center in Inverness were inside the center’s new facility on
BGA golfers make donation to CASA
Since 2010 the Bad Golfers Association of Citrus Hills (BGA) has been donating to charitable organizations in Citrus County. We donate to at least five different organizations every year.
Fire grant leads council agenda
Inverness City Council on Tuesday will hear from Fire Chief Bob Bessler about a federal grant application that could help add three firefighters to the city
County celebrates America's 250th birthday in style
Citrus County communities came together in a massive display of red, white and blue this weekend, hosting expansive celebrations to mark the historic semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the
County budget plan in flux
County commissioners opened discussions Monday on the proposed 2026-27 budget facing a difficult balancing act: whether to move forward with a property tax cut or preserve millions of dollars in
Public can weigh in on Pirates Cove name
The Pirates Cove property at the west end of Ozello Trail in Crystal River is about 3.6 acres on 750 feet of water frontage.
Former Save-A-Lot site cleared for future Wawa development
Chiefland residents recently saw the beginning of demolition at the former Save-A-Lot building at 110 E. Rodgers Blvd., sparking questions about what may be coming to the site.
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 River Teen USA and is representing Citrus County at t...
Teens arrested in alleged Citrus Hills, Inverness vandalism spree
Four juveniles have been arrested after, detectives say, they were responsible for a month-long vandalism spree that targeted homes, vehicles and businesses throughout the Citrus Hills and Inverness areas.
Teens arrested in alleged Citrus Hills, Inverness vandalism spree
Four juveniles have been arrested after, detectives say, they were responsible for a month-long vandalism spree that targeted homes, vehicles and businesses throughout the Citrus Hills and Inverness areas.
DEP proposes changes to Lecanto station
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing changes to the air permit for a natural gas compressor station in Lecanto, saying the revisions would not increase pollution or allow
Public can weigh in on Pirates Cove name
Citrus County residents are invited to help choose a new name for the county’s expanded waterfront park in Ozello.
Harnessing the wind to 'better the world'
Former Homosassa resident Elizabeth Graff, 18, is tilting at windmills these days near Montezuma, Iowa, and loving her work repairing and maintaining 354 wind turbines that produce electricity for a
Bicentennial man: Local man recalls his part in the nation's 200th birthday
As part of the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial celebration, Pat Durbin played a part – as a sign painter, he was tapped to hand-paint the red, white and blue stripes and hand-letter the name on the American F...
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