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October 26, 2021February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Government

Citrus County provides EMS Transition FAQ’s

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The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Sept. 14 affirmed that providing timely, dependable, and fiscally responsible Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was paramount to the citizens of Citrus County. The Board, as a result, voted to end their partnership with Nature Coast EMS (NCEMS) and transition these responsibilities to Citrus County Fire Rescue...

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May 24, 2021February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Lecanto teacher charged with lewd offenses

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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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May 15, 2021February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Government

Inverness Sertoman appointed to MPO Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board

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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...

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April 29, 2021February 27, 2022Community, County

Affordable housing comes to Citrus Springs

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A 500-lot subdivision, located in Citrus Springs, was recently sold to Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County. George Rusaw, executive director of Habitat for Citrus County, said that the plan is to build homes in phases. The first phase will be for 100 homes.

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April 19, 2021February 27, 2022Community, County, Government, Public Notices

Adjusted county impact fees take effect June 23

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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...

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February 22, 2021February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Robbery suspect captured within 15 minutes of call

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Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Sunday arrested 37-year-old Anthony Lamar Wright of Inverness for robbery with a firearm. “We are extremely proud of both Deputy Anderson and Deputy Bostic, along with Sgt. Laborda, who worked to quickly apprehend this robbery suspect,” said Sheriff Prendergast. “Within 15 minutes of this crime being reported, CCSO...