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September 26, 2023
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Report ranks Florida third for solar power implementation
(The Center Square) — The Sunshine State is quickly outpacing the rest of the country as a top solar energy...
DeSantis announces implementation of Florida’s Prescription Drug Reform Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug...
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Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium
(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium...
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Border Patrol email: Plan to mass release illegal border crossers from crowded facilities
(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday published an internal Border Patrol email her office obtained...
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New committee assignments for Florida lawmakers issued ahead of session
Two select committees have been formed — the Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency and the Select Committee on Health Innovation.
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Water District monitors Tropical Storm Idalia
Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and...
DeSantis announces implementation of Florida’s Prescription Drug Reform Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug...
In Business, Community, Community News, Economy, Entertainment, Family, Newsmakers, Public Notices, Sports
Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium
(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium...
In Newsmakers, Politics
Border Patrol email: Plan to mass release illegal border crossers from crowded facilities
(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday published an internal Border Patrol email her office obtained...
In Newsmakers, Politics
New committee assignments for Florida lawmakers issued ahead of session
Two select committees have been formed — the Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency and the Select Committee on Health Innovation.
Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility
By: American Hotel Association (AHLA) Survey: 79% of hotels report staffing shortages WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2023) – As nearly 80%...
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FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic...