A Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched on April 18 to the Tampa General Hospital facility located on Norvell Bryant Highway (C… Read moreWoman charged with stabbing at victim’s home
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A large housing, commercial and recreational development along Rock Crusher Road in Lecanto is under review by county staff before being sched… Read moreLarge development eyed for Rock Crusher Road
County commissioners Tuesday voted 3-2 to deny passing a new ordinance that would have required residents of Inverness Village Unit 4 to pay f… Read moreInverness Village 4 moratorium ended
Rick Hankey, CEO/president of LifeStream, told county commissioners Tuesday he hopes to break ground on a new behavioral center this summer an… Read moreLifeStream center could start construction this summer
TALLAHASSEE — Triumph Gulf Coast earlier this month surpassed the milestone of distributing more than $550 million in grant awards stemming fr… Read moreBP money aims to bolster Florida’s workforce training
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Lecanto. Read moreLecanto native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier
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Problems on the waters in Crystal River continue unabated. This time, the issue brought before fellow City Council members by Vice Mayor Cindy… Read moreMore concerns voiced regarding those on the water. Focus this time on kayakers
The developer of The Crossings asked county planners at a meeting last Thursday for a continuance so he can come back and answer outstanding q… Read moreLecanto housing development put on pause
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INVERNESS — The Lecanto offense plated four runs in the first two innings Tuesday night against Citrus High School, as Panther hurler Nick Slo… Read morePanthers earn season sweep over Citrus
LECANTO — For the Seven Rivers Christian boys’ volleyball team, it’s all about building toward the future. Read moreSeven Rivers boys' volleyball closes with victory
LECANTO — The Lecanto flag football team was scored on for the first time in nearly two months Tuesday night, but the only thing that mattered… Read morePanthers to title game
All-Chronicle Boys Soccer Team Forwards Read moreTop players on the pitch
CHS Geometry teacher Mrs. Smith planned an exciting field trip for her class. It was not only exciting, but students learned hands-on how geom… Read moreGeometry at Busch Gardens
Citrus County Blessings, a program to bring meals to the homes of food-insecure families in our county, feeds the future leaders in Citrus Cou… Read moreA Blessing I know something about
The wheels on the bus have once again rolled around town full of prizes, confetti and eager school district staff as the Golden Citrus Scholar… Read moreBeep, beep! 2024 Golden Citrus Scholars bus tour stopping by
Three teachers at Lecanto Primary School have been the subject of investigations by the Citrus County School District after a complaint was fi… Read moreThree teachers suspended for misconduct with Pre-K student
Economic development is more than building houses for seniors and opening stores and restaurants catering to seniors. To truly have a sustaina… Read moreA modern economy
The Florida Department of Education requires students, in order to be promoted to high school, must take one semester in civics education. Thi… Read moreThe good, the bad and the the ugly
In 2022, 21,603 building applications were received. Out of that, 2,488 single-family permits were issued. In 2023, 17,532) building applicati… Read moreUnsustainable growth versus critical services
House Bill 931 was signed recently which would allow chaplains in public and charter schools. The chaplains would receive a thorough backgroun… Read moreTeaching the right things in school
There’s value in community, especially in a time when social isolation is recognized as a health threat. Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County… Read moreCommunity-build groups with Habitat Citrus
In a collaboration between the College of Central Florida (CF) Foundation and the Citrus County Hospital Board, a remarkable $11.7 million end… Read moreCollaboration a giant step in combatting nursing shortage
The test scores are a solid indicator of how well an applicant will handle college or university. Read moreSAT and ACT test scores matter; Schools should use them
Florida’s Medicaid downsizing is a moral failure, and recent events have underscored this reality with stark clarity. The headline demanding a… Read moreFlorida’s Medicaid downsizing is a moral failure
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I am announcing my candidacy for Crystal River City Council, Seat #1, because we need new ideas if we want to save our community. Read moreWhy I am running for City Council
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