Tag Archives: Crystal River

Citrus county sandbag locations

An advisory from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office THIS IS THE CITRUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADVISING THAT THE COUNTY IS UNDER A FLOOD WARNING UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 25TH. SANDBAG LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN OPENED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: GRAND MARCH PARK OFF GROVER CLEVELAND IN HOMOSASSA,  44 EAST ACROSS FROM DAN’S …

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Manatee experience in Crystal River a double-edged sword

As the temperatures dip into the 20s and 30s, sea cows are seeking the warmth of Kings Bay in Citrus Coutny.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with the Refuge Manager for the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Lusk.  Lusk says while the freezing temperatures provide a challenge for …

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Freezing temps cause manatees flock to warm waters of Kings Bay

As the temperatures in Florida continue to plunge, hundreds of manatees are flocking to the warm waters of Crystal River.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with Research Biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Bob Bonde about the current status of the endangered sea cow. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPManateeQABondedgt.mp3]

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