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April 10, 2023April 10, 2023Community, Community News, Conservation News, County, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers, Sports

April 10: Gopher Tortoise Day

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day by getting involved in conservation efforts with our state’s only native tortoise, a state-listed Threatened Species. Gopher Tortoise Day is on April 10 but you can also celebrate year-round. Florida residents play an important part in conserving gopher tortoises, which...

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Business, Conservation News, County, Economy, Food, Food & Drink, Headlines, Health, Newsmakers, Politics, Public Notices, Science

FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. This strain has been documented in the United States since 2021 and was detected for the first time in Florida in January 2022. The FWC has documented the virus in 37...

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February 15, 2023February 15, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Entertainment, Government, Newsmakers, Politics, SlideShow

Florida lawmakers strip away Disney’s special status

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By Andrew Powell | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature concluded its special session on Friday, passing bills regarding Disney’s autonomy, transport of foreign nationals and election fraud. Florida House Speaker Paul Renner said at a news conference before the House’s final meeting that the special session was successful and...

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February 8, 2023February 8, 2023Business, Community, County, Family, Health, Science

Key Training Center: Choice, Independence

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As the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 20% over the last five years, an increase for non-wage operational costs for iBudget providers has not been addressed in even longer. For the 2023 Legislative Session, we are seeking $44.6 million in General Revenue ($67.7 million in Federal Match) equating to $112,286,417 critical dollars to...

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February 1, 2023February 28, 2023Community, Government, Newsmakers, Opinion, Politics

DeSantis seeks tax relief in proposed $114B budget

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By Andrew Powell | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tallahassee Wednesday to discuss his “Framework for Freedom” budget. DeSantis’ proposed $114.8 billion budget contains some tax relief measures as the economy in the Sunshine State has performed far better than other states. Last year...

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December 29, 2022December 29, 2022Business, Community, County, Destinations, Economy, Government, Headlines, Main, Newsmakers, Oceans & Seas, Politics

DeSantis makes conservation a priority

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During the past four years under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has remained one of the most sought-after destinations for world-class fishing, unique hunting opportunities and recreation. Gov. DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come...

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December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Calendar, Community, Community News, County, County Services, Events, Government, Public Notices

Affordable Housing Committee meets Jan. 18

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The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) will meet on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held in the café at the Citrus County Resource Center, located at 2804 West Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, Florida. For more information, call the Citrus County Housing Division at (352) 527-7520.

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December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Business, Community, County, County Services, Events, Government, Public Notices

County offices close for Christmas holiday

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Citrus County government offices will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Normal hours of operation and services will resume Tuesday, December 27, with the following exceptions: • Citrus County Animal Services (CCAS) will be closed to the public on Friday, December 23, and Saturday, December...