Citrus County Archives

72nd Annual Citrus County Fair Makes Return From COVID-19 Pandemic

April 5, 2021 Heard It On WUFT-FM

The 72nd annual Citrus County Fair is making its big return from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Ditches Controversial Toll Road Plan

March 26, 2021 Business and development, Government and politics

The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.

New Way Of Living: Florida College Students Reflect On Anniversary Of Pandemic Campus Shutdown

March 12, 2021 Coronavirus, Education, Fresh Take Florida

Lost lives. Lost jobs. Lost classrooms. Lost opportunities. Lost time with families. A lost year.

Florida Senate Committee Approves Major Changes To Proposed Toll Road Through North Central Florida

March 3, 2021 Getting around, Statewide

The bill calls for extending the turnpike west from Wildwood toward the Suncoast Parkway and running the Suncoast Parkway north by linking it with U.S. 19.

Citrus County Commission Passes Order To Collect Boat Ramp Fees

February 10, 2021 Heard It On WUFT-FM

The $10 daily pass fee, along with annual passes, will be used for expansion efforts, parking improvements and upkeep of boat ramps.

Local Movie Theaters Look To Community Support For Survival Amid Pandemic

February 8, 2021 Heard It On WUFT-FM

In local counties like Citrus County, only one theater remains open as moviegoers explore outside options.

Tropical Storm Eta Passes Through North Central Florida, Leaves Behind Little Damage

November 11, 2020 Weather

The storm's track shifted considerably overnight and into Wednesday morning, with an expectation that it's now headed for Florida's West Coast and into the north central part of the state on Wednesday and Thursday.