Beginning Oct, 15, 2019 the Citrus County Animal Shelter will be closing from 1pm-2pm for staff lunches. The Shelter will be extending public hours for the kennels, which will now remain open along with the front office until 5pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7pm on Thursdays and, 5pm Fridays and Saturdays. This new schedule will give...
April 19, 2024
Category: County Services
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County closes temporary animal shelter, old one back in business
The the official Citrus County Animal Shelter is open for business
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Crews battle Crumps Landing fire
Citrus County Fire Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office had units on scene for a reported fire at Crumps Landing in Homosassa. Crew members on scene were able to safely put out the fire. No one was injured during this unfortunate event. The main tiki hut was destroyed in the flames, however.
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Landing gear frozen, but pilot lands plane safely
No injuries were reported Friday when a plane whose landing gear was stuck got unstuck when the pilot was able to deploy gear manually.
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2019 scallop season begins soon
One of the most enjoyable and busy times for residents and visitors alike here in Citrus County is the annual Scallop Season which begins this year on July 1 and runs through September 24. Harvesters are being reminded of the signs, created by the county, encouraging boaters not to dump scallop shells in the waterways.
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Become an advocate for an abused or neglected child
In Citrus County, more than 300 children that are abused, abandoned and neglected are in the child welfare system, most of which are 10 years of age and younger. Their fate has been turned over to the state. They now depend on lawyers, judges, social workers and foster parents to make sure they are safe,...
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Derelict vessel removed from Homosassa River
Thanks to the efforts of Citrus County Aquatics Director Mark Edwards, and staff, an identified derelict vessel was removed on Feb. 14 from the Homosassa River. In December 2018, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) notified Citrus County of the potential derelict vessel and later the same month, the Board of County Commissioners...
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Earn a high school diploma through your library
Individuals 19 years of age or older seeking to earn a high school diploma are encouraged to take advantage of Career Online High School, a program offered through the Citrus County Library System. Scholarships are being awarded to qualified residents looking to earn an accredited private high school diploma and advance their careers. To apply,...
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Pilot unharmed after emergency landing in Lecanto field
Beechcraft pilot Chris Wood on Thursday was unharmed after an emergency landing in the Lecanto area following engine trouble with the aircraft. The FAA is investigating the cause of the accident. (July 26, 2018)
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County names new engineering division director
Citrus County Department of Public Works has named Laura Borgesi, PE, PSM, MPA as the new Engineering Division Director. Borgesi began her new position on July 2. Borgesi is a licensed professional Engineer, Surveyor and Mapper with more than 25 years experience in land planning and development and 10 years in municipal engineering. She brings...