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Candidates Sandy Counts and Bill Murray have decades of experience in public education and more than 60 years of residency in the county between them.
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Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Sheriff
Current Sheriff, Jeff Dawsy, is retiring after 20 years of service to Citrus County. Michael Klyap Jr., and Michael Prendergast are vying for the position which will be decided during the November 8th general election.
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Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Commission District 5
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Read More »North Central Florida Prepares As Matthew Strengthens
North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
Read More »Governor Scott Asks FEMA To Help With Hurricane Damages
Gov. Rick Scott has officially requested that the federal government declare Hurricane Hermine a major disaster for the state of Florida and provide funding to cover damages from the storm. On Sept. 20, Scott requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, assist the state of Florida in repairing the …
Read More »‘Low Man On The Totem Poll’ Citrus County Finally Cleaning Up Hermine Mess
There's even more cleanup to be done west of Highway 19, from Crystal River to Homosassa.
Read More »Catholic School in Citrus County Saved by Community
Two years ago, St. John Paul II Catholic School in Citrus County faced the possibility of closing down. Today, the school remains open.
Read More »Fla. Looks To Protect Islands For Birds, Citrus County Caves For Bats
The boundaries are called Critical Wildlife Areas, or CWAs, which are meant to protect wildlife during critical points in their life, such when baby birds are being raised in nests.
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