The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold an independent, scientific peer review of wetland-based criteria for use in establishing minimum wetland and lake levels beginning this month. A minimum level is the level of groundwater in an aquifer or the level of surface water at which further withdrawals would be significantly harmful to the water...
County tourism partners with SWFWMD on River Education Campaign
Last week, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) debuted a Chassahowitzka River Education Campaign. Citrus County Tourism partnered with SWFWMD and other community partners on the initiative to inform visitors about the recreational best practices that will help protect the river and reduce ecological impacts. The following tips were developed for responsible visitation of...
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...
25th Annual Save Our Waters Week Grand Finale Program
Quinn Zacharias of Alachua County, FL will speak at this year’s 25th Annual Save Our Waters Week finale held at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, 1 Courthouse Square, Inverness, on Saturday, September 26 from 2-3pm. This event will be offered both live and virtually. Mr. Zacharias is an Environmental Engineer and Research Assistant at the...
Gym at Central Ridge Community Center to reopen
Citrus County is pleased to announce the reopening of the Gym at the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. The gym will reopen on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, by appointment only. Please call 352-746-4882 to schedule your time slot.
County closes temporary animal shelter, old one back in business
The the official Citrus County Animal Shelter is open for business
Donations help Citrus County heros
Thanks to the donations of generous community partners, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is now one-step closer to building their Law Enforcement Memorial for Citrus County’s fallen law enforcement officers. Following the 2019 Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony on May 15 in Inverness, Jerry Orbino with Knights of Columbus Father James Hoge Assembly 1547, Warden...
Two free Florida-friendly gardening workshops in April
Right plant, right place Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is offering a free gardening workshop on April 9, 2019 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Once established the right plant is often sustainable without additional supplemental watering. Choosing appropriate plant materials, planting them correctly and managing them wisely, ensures a gardens success. Classes are held at the...
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...
Kinnard speaks at Central Ridge Library
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Jeff Kinnard will hold a Town Hall Meeting for the general public to attend on Thursday, Feb. 28.The meeting will be held at Central Ridge Library, located at 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, Fl. 34465 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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