Citrus County Emergency Management is assisting our local government and community partners for donations of medical supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectants that can be used to help fight the spread of COVID-19. These supplies will then be distributed, based on need, to critical-care facilities, local hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices and first...
April 26, 2024
Category: Business
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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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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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BOCC’s meeting over EMS ‘failings’ ends with angry words
Tempers flared on Feb. 13 at the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. The BOCC is not satisfied that the Nature Coast EMS (NCEMS) is providing quality ambulance service in the county. The meeting ended as the NCEMS lawyer attempted to speak, but was subsequently asked to sit down (February 13, 2020).
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County demands EMS contract compliance
The Citrus County Commission is reacting to reports of poor response times by the Nature Coast EMS. The commission will send out a letter that requires NCEMS to comply with its county contract within 45 days of the letter’s receipt. (Jan. 7, 2020)
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Citrus County EMS response times questioned
A group of Ozello residents have complained that EMS response times are far higher than what they believe they should be. They told Citrus County Commissioners that, for them, the longest wait time for paramedic service by Naturecoast EMS was 80 minutes. (December 16, 2019).
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Duke Energy ‘flips the switch’ at ceremonial grand opening of new Citrus Combined Cycle Station
Duke Energy today celebrated the ceremonial grand opening of its new 1,640-megawatt Citrus Combined Cycle Station located at the 5,100-acre Crystal River Energy Complex in Citrus County, Fla., about 85 miles north of Tampa. More than 300 community leaders, elected officials and Duke Energy employees attended. The station started producing energy for 4.5 million Floridians in late...
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Dept. of Health warns of phone call scams
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County has recently been informed of scam calls that look to have originated from our main number: (352) 527-0068. These callers will ask for personal information such as your social security number, Medicaid number or other vital information. These fraudulent calls do not originate from this number.
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Citrus County job fair
OCALA, Florida (Feb. 21, 2019) – Employment and recruiting opportunities will be in full bloom next month during a pair of Spring Career Fairs hosted by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion. The annual career fairs will take place in Citrus County on Tuesday, March 26 at the College of Central Florida’s Learning and Conference Center in...
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PSC news roundup
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