Mariselle Rodriguez has taken over as the Citrus County Community Services director. She came to the job from Cleveland, Ohio. Rodriguez was formally introduced to the Board of Citrus County Commissioners at the BOCC’s regular meeting on Jan. 21.
December 21, 2024
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County votes down taking out NY Times digital subscription with 3-2 vote
In Citrus County, Florida, county commissioners have voted 3-2 to not take out a digital subscription for the New York Times, but to keep the printed version of the paper instead. County officials’ during the board’s Oct. 24 meeting drew fire when the paper was alleged to have said the the paper has been writing...
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Cigarette thefts trending in Citrus County
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents; a robbery and a theft that occurred in the early morning hours of June 19. At about 2:45 a.m. on June 19, three black males entered the RaceTrac at 3310 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Lecanto. They attempted to distract the store clerk by making...
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State Attorney’s Office honors Citrus detective
Brittney Carman, CCSO Community Relations Specialist Every April, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office takes part in the observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). This dedicated week focuses on how the community, as a whole, can assist victims of crimes and empower those victims to move forward. During this year’s ceremony on Arpil 11,...
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Neighbor complaints lead to CCSO crackdown
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday served a search warrant on a Beverly Hills home following neighbor complaints of suspected drug activity going on at that home. The result was the arrest of two people at that home, 55 South Lincoln Avenue in Beverly Hills 55 South Lincoln Avenue in Beverly Hills. Detectives with...
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Citrus County Citizens’ Academy Recognizes Fall 2018 Graduates
The 2018 Fall Citizens Academy Graduation Event was held on Dec. 13 at the Citrus FCounty Courthouse in Inverness. acilitator Doug Wright congratulated the participants. and thanked them for spending time learning more about local government. Graduates recognized for their participation were Bea Wright, Cathy Uranni, Mary Laurence, June Randall, Candi Arnesen, Cathy Schafer, Anne Amann...
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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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Citrus Springs VFW gifted with AED, training
Citrus Springs VFW has received a gift of a new AED unit thanks to the combined efforts of Citrus County Commissioner Jimmie T Smith and Citrus County citizen Mrs. Fe Cacdac. The AED unit, contributed by Mrs. Fe Cacdac and facilitated by Commissioner Smith, was presented to the VFW at a meeting on May 9, 2018....
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Citrus County Fire Rescue, seven complete new firefighter orientation
Citrus County Fire Rescue held a new-hire pinning ceremony on Friday, March 16, at the Fire Rescue Training Center in Lecanto.
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BOCC recognizes female veterans
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 27 proclaimed the week of March 11 through 17 as Women Veterans Recognition Week.