Month: June 2019

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4 unlicensed, unregulated contractors arrested

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Wednesday concluded a joint investigation with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), CCSO’s Seniors vs Crime, and the Citrus County Building Department, rooting out unlicensed individuals who advertise and perform regulated construction work in Citrus County. CCSO’s Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) and Community Crimes Detectives arrested...

Illness temporarily closes county animal shelter
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Illness temporarily closes county animal shelter

Citrus County Animal Services has temporarily closed the shelter, until further notice, due to an unknown highly contagious upper respiratory infection. The shelter medical staff and administration have consulted with Veterinarians from the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program who are experts in the field of treatment and management of illnesses in shelters.

Cigarette thefts trending in Citrus County
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Cigarette thefts trending in Citrus County

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents; a robbery and a theft that occurred in the early morning hours of June 19. At about 2:45 a.m. on June 19, three black males entered the RaceTrac at 3310 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Lecanto. They attempted to distract the store clerk by making...

Former Citrus High School substitute teacher sentenced
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Former Citrus High School substitute teacher sentenced

On June 19, former CHS substitute teacher Angela Stanton was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Howard. After hearing testimony from victims and the case detective, Judge “Ric” Howard sentenced Stanton to eight years in the Department Of Corrections, followed by one year of probation. She will be required to register as a sex offender for...

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2019 scallop season begins soon

One of the most enjoyable and busy times for residents and visitors alike here in Citrus County is the annual Scallop Season which begins this year on July 1 and runs through September 24. Harvesters are being reminded of the signs, created by the county, encouraging boaters not to dump scallop shells in the waterways.