Lecanto's Borgus, coach Watts talk district victory
The Lecanto volleyball team swept Belleview on Oct. 12 at home in the District 4A-5 quarterfinals. Hear from senior Aleena Borgus and coach Morgan Watts after the victory.
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Isaias could bring 1 to 3 feet of storm surge Friday
Hurricane Isaias could bring coastal flooding to Citrus County on Friday, with 1 to 3 feet of storm surge possible along the county’s western coastline and water levels potentially reaching
Utilities make progress on power restoration as Hurricane Isaias recovery continues
Some 120,000 power customers were still waiting for power restoration in Florida as of Monday afternoon, three days after Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle, as momentum gathered behind the
Monkey business takes money: Historic Monkey Island fundraiser seeks sponsors to support Ralph and Emily an...
On most days, Ralph and Emily just monkey around on their own island on the Homosassa River.
Davis tries to fire county attorney; Contentious discussion fails to dismiss Lynn
CITRUS COUNTY — County Commissioner Holly Davis moved Tuesday to fire County Attorney Denise Lynn, triggering a lengthy and sometimes tense public discussion over legal advice, communication and several lo...
Chalk Talk
Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC), 1201 W. Main St., Inverness, will host an Open House event from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Enter at the marked entrance on Montgomery Avenue.
Top 5 tips for teaching kids modern money lessons
Helping kids feel confident about money can start with simple, everyday experiences. That can be especially important today, when children may hear different messages about money from parents, friends and
Citrus boys, girls lead local teams at Wildwood Invitational
Citrus High School’s cross country teams turned in strong performances Saturday at the Wildwood Invitational, with the boys finishing fifth and the girls placing fourth in the team standings.
That $65,000 tourism study? Tourists are paying for it
There has been some confusion about who would pay for a proposed $65,000 study of Citrus County tourism.
Davis brings home ideas for protecting Citrus land
County Commissioner Holly Davis will tell her fellow commissioners Tuesday about some ideas she brought home from a recent national conservation conference – including possible new funding for parks and
A new place to skate, shoot hoops moves closer
Inverness is moving closer to building a skate park and basketball court at Wallace Brooks Park, with city officials looking to stretch the project budget by hiring specialized contractors rather
One woman, one shed and a whole lot of cookies
Nancy Moody loves to bake. The problem was, she didn’t have enough people to eat all those cookies, cinnamon rolls and loaves of sourdough bread.
Crystal River City Manager Curts resigns; Council members, public cite outside pressure
Crystal River City Manager Audra Curts resigned Monday night, effective Dec. 12.
Introductions of CR HOF Class of 2026
At halftime of Crystal River's home football game Oct. 2, the 4 individuals and 1 team entering the school's Athletic Hall of Fame were introduced.
Florida wetlands fight heads back to Congress
When naturalist John James Audubon visited Florida in the 1830s, he marveled at our vast flocks of birds but complained about all the wetlands covering the landscape.
Trump automatically enrolls tens of millions of children in investment accounts
WASHINGTON — Every child in the United States with a valid Social Security number is now enrolled in a tax-advantaged investment account, titled a “Trump Account,” President Donald Trump announced
Judge extends temporary White House access for banned news outlets
WASHINGTON — A federal judge will rule in the coming days on whether the Trump administration can legally revoke White House press passes for journalists at three news organizations or
After years of complaints, Kings Bay could get new rules
Crystal River City Council will vote Monday on proposed rules for businesses renting boats and other vessels on Kings Bay, with a vote that could establish new permitting and safety
Charlie Kirk finally gets his Citrus County moment
Charlie Kirk could soon be recognized by Citrus County, as county commissioners Tuesday consider a proclamation designating his Oct. 14 birthday as a day of remembrance and reflection.
New York is making childcare affordable. Don’t forget the people providing it
Last month, New York City opened its first free 2-K classrooms. Roughly 2,000 2-year-olds got seats, the beginning of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push for universal childcare.
Democrats can become the party of business
For half a century, Republicans have worn the “party of business” label like a permanent badge – tax cuts, deregulation, tough trade talk – while Democrats have too often ceded
The votes are in: Damato wins the naming contest
The West Citrus Government Center could soon have a new name: the Dennis Damato Government Building.
Flock cameras are watching. Who’s watching them?
Automated license plate readers like Flock cameras have been quietly appearing on roadsides all over the U.S.
Ozello stories, served up again: Second editions of books celebrate island life, food and history
Residents of the island community of Ozello call their part of the world “paradise.”