Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Jeff Kinnard will hold a Town Hall Meeting for the general public to attend on Thursday, Feb. 28.The meeting will be held at Central Ridge Library, located at 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, Fl. 34465 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
April 24, 2024
Citrus Springs Advisory Board openings
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for the Citrus Springs Advisory Board. This Advisory Board is seeking two qualified regular members to complete two-year terms that will expire on January 31, 2020. Eligible applicants must reside full time and own property within the boundaries of the Citrus Springs Municipal Service Benefit Unit as approved by the...
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 (BOCC) approved staff to apply...
Vols prep for Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic
Volunteers met Wednesday morning at Fort Island Trail Park to assemble the 300 fishing rods needed for the Annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23.
CCSO finds Pasco County homicide suspect hiding in car trunk
Citrus County deputies on Friday got a surprise when they opened the trunk of a car during a traffic stop. Citrus County deputies on Friday got a surprise when they opened the trunk of a car during a traffic stop. Hiding in the trunk was a suspect wanted in connection with a Pasco County homicide. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office...
Sumter County corrections officer charged with sexual battery of a juvenile
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced on Friday the arrest of an inverness man who was also a Sumter County corrections officer at the Coleman Correctional Complex.
CCSO investigates shooting in Inverness
At approximately 11:47 a.m. this morning, February 7, 2019, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) detectives were at a home in Inverness for a drug investigation. While transporting a suspect to the jail, detectives noticed a passing vehicle, with an occupant believed to have an outstanding warrant. A marked patrol unit began to follow the vehicle in an...
CCSO shutters 2 gambling dens
Citrus County deputies on Thursday shut down two gambling storefronts, one in Inverness and one in Homosassa.
Billboard campaign highlights distracted driving
Today, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) launched a public service billboard campaign against distracted driving, continuing the Sheriff’s Office’s successful “Just Drive, Citrus” efforts from 2018. The CCSO and State Farm collaborated on a series of billboard artworks, ready to be displayed throughout the county. The message, simple – “Don’t Text and Drive”. Reducing traffic accidents caused by distracted...
CHS substitute teacher arrested
A Citrus High School substitute teacher on Wednesday was arrested after she allegedly had inappropriate contact with three CHS students. Angela Jean Stanton of Inverness, 50, was arrested by deputies at about 8:58 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. Citrus County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit detectives were made aware of alleged inappropriate activity between Stanton and three juveniles who...