Wooten seeks legal action against Finegan
Josh Wooten, president and CEO of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, said he is moving forward with legal action against County Commission Chair Diana Finegan following comments she made
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Day to shine: CREST Class of 2026 graduates 10 exceptional students Thursday
No one was more excited than Jason “JJ” Mangel at the CREST School graduation Thursday. He smiled from ear to ear as his teacher, Kay Carey, talked about his achievements.
City weighs parking, planning updates
James Sullivan, USCG Auxiliary Crystal River member, repainted the life jacket zone signs USCG Auxiliary maintains around the city. This one is the "after" picture from the Barge Canal boat ramp area.
Crystal River woman killed in rollover crash involving dump truck
A 75-year-old Crystal River woman died Thursday afternoon following a crash involving a dump truck at an intersection in Citrus County, authorities said.
Crystal River council, attorney talk fees, conflict of interest
What began as a question about a five-figure legal bill turned into a broader public conversation Monday about transparency, ethics and how much elected officials should know, and say, when
‘A bad day' at County Commission
Tuesday’s County Commission meeting erupted into hours of disruption, heated exchanges, and even a brief physical confrontation.
Life returns beneath the Gulf
Citrus County’s growing network of offshore artificial reefs is already coming to life beneath the Gulf waters, attracting schools of fish and laying the groundwork for what county officials hope
Board sinks nonresidents’ annual launch fee
Citrus County commissioners voted 5-0 Tuesday to direct staff to prepare a resolution doing away with the annual boat ramp launch fee for nonresidents.
Honoring those who ‘gave all’ — Memorial Day events to commemorate the fallen
More than waving flags and grilling hot dogs, Memorial Day as a national holiday is a day of solemn remembrance and gratitude for those in uniform who lost their lives
Crystal River weighs borrowing options to finish Riverwalk
Crystal River city officials appear to be zeroing in on a financing path that could finally carry the long-discussed Riverwalk across the finish line, without asking voters for a new
Retired couple turning Red Brick Place into coffee house
The thick brick walls of Floral City’s Red Brick Place have held money, mail, dresses, antiques and memories for more than a century.
County backs pause on data centers; Temporary moratorium gives county time to gather information
County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a moratorium on data center approvals, directing staff to draft an ordinance establishing the temporary pause.
Commission reverses land sale decision
In a split 3-2 vote Tuesday, county commissioners reversed course on the controversial Betz Farm land deal, agreeing to rescind the county’s cancellation of the contract and restart negotiations with
Chaos erupts at county meeting
Tuesday’s county commission meeting devolved into one of the most volatile public meetings in recent memory, marked by repeated outbursts from the crowd, calls for commissioners to resign and heated
Commission split over Betz Farm
Tensions flared Tuesday before discussion of the Betz Farm contract cancellation even began at the county commission meeting, when Commissioner Janet Barek moved to remove the item from the agenda.
Nuclear plant nears final shutdown
For decades, the massive concrete dome rising above the marshes of northwest Citrus County meant paychecks.
Commissioners vote no on ending jail contract
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday rejected a proposal from Chair Diana Finegan to begin the process of terminating the county’s jail contract with private operator CoreCivic
Citrus Libraries gear up for summer reading program with kickoff May 30
The Citrus Libraries summer reading program kicks off with celebration from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 30, at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills. This is an opportunity for families to meet librar...
Love stays at his bedside: Wife spends every day caring for husband with Parkinson’s
Every morning, Evelyn Cooper arrives at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center, ready for the day.
Nominating commission weighing judicial recommendations for governor
INVERNESS — Candidates for two Citrus County Circuit Court seats filed one by one into a courthouse room Monday to make their cases for being appointed to the bench.
Contract dispute back before board
The dispute between Citrus County and Bravo Land Group over the Betz Farm property sale is set to return before county commissioners Tuesday after a deadline imposed by Bravo’s attorneys
Postscript: Gary Bartell Sr. — Family, community shaped his public life
Gary Bartell didn’t get offended when a fellow county commissioner called him a “political weenie.”
Inverness seeks information on sheriff contract
As Inverness prepares to build its next budget, the City Council members on Tuesday asked staff to schedule a workshop examining exactly what taxpayers receive under the city’s enhanced law
Lecanto Ladies Auxiliary fashion show sailed into fun, flair and fabulous finds
On Saturday, May 2, the Knights of Columbus Council 6168 Ladies Auxiliary set sail on a sea of style, laughter and charitable giving as its third annual “Anchors Away” Ladies