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May 12, 2022May 12, 2022Community, Community News, Health

Building a better community with youth safety

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By Marnie Ward, Ph.D. Long shadows were forming under the live oak trees at Florida Best Blueberry Farm, as families and volunteers gathered for the first Citrus County 4-H Progressive Agriculture Safety event. Each year, Progressive Agriculture Safety Days© reach tens of thousands of kids across the United States and Canada with potential life-saving education....

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July 16, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Government, Health

Local woman seeks 5G moratorium

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The controversy over 5G’s implementation has reached Citrus County. On Tuesday, a woman called “Miss Beatrice” spoke to county commissioners about the health effects of the 5G communications network coming soon to a town near you. Below is a video of the woman’s presentation, and the responses of the officials.

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June 15, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Health

State COVID 19 statistics for June 15

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By Florida House Speaker Jose R. Oliva COVID-19 Testing Sites – Florida Drive-Thru Testing sites available are listed by county. Each walk up site can test up to 200 individuals per day. Access the list here Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Governor’s Office Announces Recovery Plan Read the plan here —- The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity...

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May 13, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Health

Citrus County Transit expands door-to-door service

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Citrus County Transit is offering citizens expanded door-to-door transportation from 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, with fares waived during the county state of emergency. Trips are available for work, shopping, doctor’s appointments, and other essential needs. Door-to-door service is offered at this time for the general public, as well as residents with mobility needs.

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April 3, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Government, Health, Law & Order, Public Notices

Citrus County emergency management assisting in COVID-19 response

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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...

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March 25, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Health

First Citrus County death from COVID-19 announced

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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.