The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Friday was contacted in reference to a Lecanto High School teacher sending lewd text messages and images to a student. During the investigation, Detective Mission with the CCSO Special Victims Unit obtained evidence that revealed 33-year-old Adam Joseph Joerres had been engaging in inappropriate conversations of a sexual...
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Inverness Sertoman appointed to MPO Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board
Inverness Sertoma Club is pleased to announcee that long time member Bud Osborn has been appointed by the Citrus County Board of Commissioners to serve on the Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (LCB), representing veteran interests. Walter “Bud” Osborn has been a member of the Inverness Sertoma Club for the past...
CCSO honors fallen officers with memorial
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday unveiled CCSO’s Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial. The memorial was built to commemorate the three Citrus County law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Adjusted county impact fees take effect June 23
At the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting held on March 23, a vote passed approving an amendment to the Citrus County Impact Fee Ordinance. This amendment will update impact fees for transportation, schools, parks, libraries, law enforcement, fire rescue, EMS and public buildings to ensure they continue to be based on the most current...
X-Ray vision achieved by Citrus County Animal Services
Citrus County Animal Services (CCAS) Care Center now has X-Ray vision! Thanks to fundraising efforts by our community partner Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection (CCFAP). The new state-of-the-art digital X-Ray machine and table are an amazing addition to the care provided to animals at the Care Center. The day of installation staff was able...
Countywide burglary spree ends with three arrests
After starting their burglary spree on Dec. 16 and 17, three Citrus County men are in custody. Between December 16, 2020, and Dec. 17, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to multiple vehicle burglaries, attempts and auto thefts that occurred in the areas of Citrus Springs, Citrus Hills, Pine Ridge and Crystal River.
Citrus County’s Legislative Delegation modifies process for 2021
After thoughtful and careful consideration for the health, safety and welfare of our community, the Citrus County Legislative Delegation is modifying the process for receiving public input for the 2021 Legislative Session. Just as millions of Floridians have made adjustments to normal events and activities, so we too are making changes in response to the...
Labor Dept. recovers $13,781 in back wages for Fort Myers grocery store workers after overtime violations found
FORT MYERS, FL – S & O Groceries Inc. – operating as Bravo Supermarket in Fort Myers – has paid $13,781 in back wages to two employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department also assessed the grocery...
Pet food donations aid pets of county’s seniors
Each month, the Citrus County PetMeals Program provides food to the companion pets of senior homebound clients who receive Meals on Wheels. We are in great need of unopened bags of cat and dog food at this time. The PetMeals program began when a very thin man receiving Meals on Wheels was only taking small...
Accelerated Decommissioning Partners becomes licensed operator of Duke Energy’s Crystal River Nuclear Plant
State regulators approved transaction in August after 14-month review. Decommissioning will start nearly 50 years sooner than originally planned. Transaction has no impact on Duke Energy customer bills. (Editor’s note: To download video clips, photos and a timeline graphic, click media kit.) CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – Accelerated Decommissioning Partners and Duke Energy successfully completed a transaction...
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