Month: March 2020

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First Citrus County death from COVID-19 announced

An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away today. This is the first COVID-19 death in Citrus County. We are expressing our condolences to the person’s family and will continue to work with the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and our community partners to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Argument leads to shooting in Beverly HIlls

Shortly before 8 a.m. today, Deputies with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Beverly Hills neighborhood in response to shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with witnesses and the 62-year-old shooter. The witnesses said that the shooter was engaged in an argument with the victim, a 32-year-old resident of the neighborhood. As...

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CCSO responds to shooting at residence in beverly hills

Today, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence in the area of West Alamo Drive in Beverly Hills in reference to a possible shooting. Upon arrival, deputies quickly learned that one of the occupants inside the home was shot and the gunman remained inside the residence.

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Bicentennial Pool, Fort Island Gulf and Hernando beaches closed until further notice – boat ramp remains open

Due to the COVID-19 virus, in an abundance of caution, Citrus County Parks and Recreation has announced Bicentennial Pool, Fort Island Gulf and Hernando Beaches will be closed until further notice. The Fort Island Gulf and Hernando Beach Boat Ramp will remain open to the public.  Signage will be posted at all locations and all...

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Trump announces U.S., Canada closing border to ‘non-essential traffic’ amid coronavirus fears

President Trump on Wednesday announced that the U.S. and Canada are temporarily closing their shared border to non-essential traffic as part of the effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. “We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic,” Trump tweeted. “Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!”