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Citrus County Expanding Central Landfill To Accommodate Closures

March 24, 2017 Environment

The Citrus County Central Landfill has added 18 eight-yard containers to accommodate for traffic caused by three phases of recycling center closures in Citrus County.

Sabal Trail Pipeline Shooter Identified

February 27, 2017 Law and public safety

James Leroy Marker was fatally shot after leading law enforcement on a car chase and shooting at the Sabal Trail Pipeline Sunday.

To Protect 2 Bat Species, Withlacoochee Forest To Close Caves

November 21, 2016 Environment

The six caves — all in a roughly 3-acre area — were selected because they're home to two species of bats: the Southeastern myotis and the tricolored bat.

Roundup of 2016 Winners from 49 Contested Races In North Central Florida

November 9, 2016 Florida Votes

This story completes our guide, Florida Votes 2016, a coverage of all races up to and through the Nov. 8 election.

After Euthanasia Spike, Citrus County Animal Services Hires New Director

November 7, 2016 Animals

Following weeks of controversy about a sudden spike in euthanasia at the Citrus County Animal Services shelter, a new director, Morgan Woodard, has been hired.

Florida Votes 2016: Marion County Commission District 1

October 25, 2016 Government and politics

For Marion County's District 1 commissioner, two candidates will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot: incumbent David Moore and challenger John H. Townsend IV.

Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County School Board District 4

October 14, 2016 Government and politics

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.

Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Sheriff

October 14, 2016 Government and politics

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.