At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unanimously approved changing the name of the High...
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April 10: Gopher Tortoise Day
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 are often found living near...
FWC’s School Fishing Club Program expands name to include more students
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unanimously approved changing the name of the High School Fishing Program to the School Fishing Club Program. The program has grown in popularity in recent years and continues to support and encourage youth anglers of all ages. The new name more accurately portrays the age range for student...
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County extends contract with NCEMS
The Citrus County Commission on Tuesday extended its contract with Nature Coast Emergency Medical Foundation, Inc. for Basic and Advanced Life Support - Ground Ambulance service in Citrus County.
Dept. of Health warns of phone call scams
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County has recently been informed of scam calls that look to have originated...
Citrus County EMS response times questioned
A group of Ozello residents have complained that EMS response times are far higher than what they believe they should...
County demands EMS contract compliance
The Citrus County Commission is reacting to reports of poor response times by the Nature Coast EMS. The commission will...
BOCC’s meeting over EMS ‘failings’ ends with angry words
Tempers flared on Feb. 13 at the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. The BOCC is not satisfied...
First Citrus County death from COVID-19 announced
An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away today. This is the first COVID-19 death in Citrus County....
Citrus County emergency management assisting in COVID-19 response
Citrus County Emergency Management is assisting our local government and community partners for donations of medical supplies, personal protective equipment...
Citrus County Transit expands door-to-door service
Citrus County Transit is offering citizens expanded door-to-door transportation from 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, with fares waived during...