2 charged in connection with Homosassa meth lab operation

Robby Douglas — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:55:33 -0400

Two people were arrested today, and a third is being sought, in connection with the operation of what is believed to be a meth lab at a Homosassa home.

DEA, CCSO investigate Homosassa meth lab

Robby Douglas — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:49:45 -0400

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office involved DEA agents this morning around 8:30 to serve a search warrant at 8538 W. Kimberly Court in Homosassa.

The warrant referenced a suspected meth lab on the premises.

The DEA is currently cleaning up the lab remnants. The cleanup is expected to be both time- and labor-intensive.

The CCSO investigation is in its earliest stages.

County officials urge a ‘total count’ for Census 2010

Special — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:19:36 -0400

Citrus Countians have are receiving their 2010 Census forms in the mail this week, and Board of County Commission officials are urging them to make sure everyone gets counted.

They say residents have good reason to want every last person counted.

Animal Services makes plea for pet food at food banks

Special — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:08 -0400

Citrus County Animal Services officials said this week they were appealing to residents to remember the pets of those who must rely on local food banks for help during these difficult economic times.

More residents than ever now depend on help from the community’s many food banks -- from the small church and community food banks to the biggest five -- to help them get by.

Two youths admit to making, exploding chemical bomb

Robby Douglas — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:32:32 -0400

Two Inverness youths, ages 15 and 16, are facing felony charges after allegedly making and exploding a chemical bomb on Tuesday.

No one was injured in the incident, which occurred in an area of Citrus High School and the adjacent primary school.

Sheriff's 10-43 show showcases Jessie's Place

Special — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:36:16 -0400

Join hostess Heather Yates at Jessie’s Place, Citrus County’s Children’s Advocacy Center, by watching this week’s Sheriff’s 10-43 show at 7:30 on Wednesday, Channel 16.

The entire show was shot on location giving viewers an inside look at how Jessie’s Place makes a huge difference in the lives of abused children.

Assessors seek public input in CCSO bid for reaccreditation

Special — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:53:58 -0400

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking national reaccreditation for communications through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

During March 20-23, the Sheriff’s Office will undergo an on-site assessment in keeping with its bid for national reaccreditation through CALEA’s Public Safety Communications Accreditation Program (PSCAP).

Census Job Fair is Thursday

Special — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:06:28 -0400

The 2010 Census staff will hold a job fair near on Thursday Inverness at the United Methodist Church at 3896 S Pleasant Grove Road
(County Road 581), just south of town.

The job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to residents who want to work temporarily for the 2010 Census.

Green Building Conference set for Wednesday in Lecanto

Special — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:30:39 -0400

The 2010 Green Business Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the Conference Center of the CFCC Citrus Campus in Lecanto.

The keynote speaker will be Jennifer Languell, PhD, President of the Florida Green Building Coalition.

State's Legionnaires celebrate in Crystal River

Special — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:10:17 -0400

Jay Conti Sr.
American Legion 4th District Vice Commander

On Saturday, American Legion Post 155 was host to The American Legion, Department of Florida Commander Phil Hearlson and the other 18 posts in the 4th District of the Department of Florida.

Missing elderly man found safe in Hernando County

Robby Douglas — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:15:11 -0400

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office reports that an elderly Hernando man reported missing earlier today has been found safe.

CCSO spokeswoman Heather Yates said today that Martin N. Rojo, 85, was at the Walgreens on State Road 486 in Hernando earlier today and drove away, leaving his wife inside the store.

Awards honor service at SRRMC banquet

Special — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:29:33 -0500

CRYSTAL RIVER - Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center on Thursday proudly recognized 55 hospital associates at their 2010 Service Awards Banquet.

Animal Services looking for cat that scratched Hernando girl

Special — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:21:33 -0500

The Citrus County Animal Services Division is looking for a cat that scratched a Hernando child on March 7 on East Chorus Court.

The cat is described as a large, orange-colored male tiger.

If anyone has information about the whereabouts of this cat, call the Animal Services people at (352) 726-7660 immediately. If the cat is not located, the girl may have to undergo a series of rabies shots.

Friends of wildlife park to host Easter egg hunt on April 3

Robby Douglas — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:03:53 -0500

HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. is planning a big Easter Egg Hunt event at the Wildlife Park on Saturday, April 3.

The event will be held on the green behind the parking area at the park’s Visitor Center and main entrance on U.S. 19.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meets on Tuesday

Special — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:56:34 -0500

The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Room 166 at the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path.

The meeting is open to the public.

Set clocks forward for Daylights Savings Time

Robby Douglas — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:09 -0500

Remember to set your clocks forward this weekend to account for "springing forward" to Daylight Savings Time.

You can set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, and still make it to church on time on Sunday morning.

Ft. Island Gulf Park Beach reopened to swimming

Robby Douglas — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:25:36 -0500

The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Section has removed signs prohibiting swimming at Ft. Island Gulf Beach Park.

The beach had been posted last week after the Citrus County Health Department Division of Environmental Health issued an advisory because of high bacterial counts.

Flood warning issued for Citrus County

Robby Douglas — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:08:37 -0500

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Ruskin has issued a flood warning for small streams in Citrus County, as well as in southern Levy, northern Sumter counties.

The warning, which is in effect until noon on Saturday, includes the cities of Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa Springs and Wildwood.

Mysterious booms thought to be caused Eglin AFB jets

Robby Douglas — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:57:51 -0500

Military jets performing training maneuvers over Gulf of Mexico waters are being credited with creating sonic booms heard along Florida's west coast earlier this week, to include Pasco, Hillsborough, Marion, Levy, Hernando and Citrus counties.

Second day of rain sets in; rainfall totals mount

Robby Douglas — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:13:28 -0500

A second day of rain has set in on Citrus County today, with some rainfall totals now ranging from over 3 inches to more than 6 inches.

Bay area meteorologists are concerned about flooding in some counties. A flood warning has been issued until noon on Saturday for Citrus County, as well as southern Levy and northern Sumter counties.

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