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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...

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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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Resurfacing, ‘lane diet’ in Citrus Springs creates new bike/pedestrian lane

Construction was recently completed for the County resurfacing project on Citrus Springs Blvd from US41 to Withlacoochee Trail (C39), 1.4 miles. The project was jointly funded by Citrus County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program (SCOP). The bid amount for the project was $970,546 and the project was completed on time...

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Inverness father charged in infant’s death

On Jan. 7 of this year, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a medical emergency involving a three-month-old infant. Upon arrival, deputies observed the victim’s father, 24-year-old Andrew Lynn Martin of Inverness, attempting to perform CPR. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to Citrus Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Detective Brian...

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Children need your help in Guardian ad Litem outreach

Become an advocate for an abused or neglected child. No one should simply shake their head and sadly lament the horrific story of child abuse. Instead of passive despair, let these tragic incidents serve as a galvanizing call to action for us all to commit to ending abuse and securing the safety and future of...

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Citrus County Land Development Commission to hold Cardinal Street meeting

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners proposes to adopt:  A new Future Land Use Map category in relation to the Suncoast Parkway Interchange Management Area at W. Cardinal Street, along with supporting Text, Goals, Objectives and Policies. Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard regarding the following proposed amendment(s) to the...

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Mitigation plan to aid county better prep for natural disasters

Citrus County is better prepared for disasters with the recent approval of their hazard mitigation plan by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) plan is a long-term strategy to reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural disasters. The LMS plan approval extends to the following participating jurisdictions that provided a copy...