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Citrus County wins state awards for growth planning tool and economic development website

Citrus County won a state award for its Interactive Growth Model, which forecasts development patterns and infrastructure needs, and a marketing award for its economic development website launched in February.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Moves to New Website, Seeks Public Feedback

Citrus County launched a redesigned website April 8 with improved mobile access and new navigation. Officials are asking residents to complete a survey on county communications.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Uses $3.5M State Grant to Move Fire Station 8 to Inverness Airport

Citrus County Fire Rescue will move Fire Station 8 to Inverness Airport using $3.5 million in state funding, expanding coverage to 7,200 additional homes.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

State awards Citrus County $3.5 million for new fire station at Inverness Airport

State funding will relocate Fire Station 8 to Inverness Airport, extending emergency coverage to 7,200 additional homes in the county.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Citrus County Gets $16.4M to Fix Failing Sewer System in Homosassa

Citrus County secured $16.4 million in state disaster recovery funds to repair aging sewer lines in Homosassa that overflow during storms and send raw sewage into neighborhoods and Halls River.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Posts 2026 Road Work Schedule Online

Citrus County posted its 2026 road work plan online, allowing residents to search treatment schedules for specific county roads.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Fire Rescue Gets $3.5M for New Inverness Airport Station

Citrus County Fire Rescue receives $3.5 million to relocate Fire Station 8 to Inverness Airport, expanding coverage to 7,200 homes and improving response times.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Launches Text and Email Alert System

Citrus County residents can now receive alerts on everything from burn bans to transit closures by signing up at citruscounty.gov/notify.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Citrus County Opens Notification System for Service Updates

Citrus County residents can now sign up for email or text notifications about burn bans, water restrictions, landfill closures, and other county services at citruscounty.gov/notify.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Fire Rescue Gets $3.5M for New Station at Inverness Airport

Citrus County Fire Rescue receives $3.5 million to relocate Fire Station 8 to Inverness Airport, cutting response times for 7,200 homes in the area.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Old Courthouse Museum Opens Orange Hotel Centennial Exhibit

The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum displays artifacts from the Orange Hotel through early July, featuring original menus, keys and postcards from the historic building's 100-year history.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Beverly Hills, School District Approve $39 Million Partnership Through 2029

Beverly Hills and its school district approved a $39 million, three-year partnership that shifts youth programs to district control beginning August 2026.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Citrus County Lifts Burn Ban After Two Months

Citrus County residents can resume burning yard waste after the Board of County Commissioners lifted a two-month burn ban following improved weather conditions.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Wins State Awards for Growth Model and Economic Development Website

Citrus County won two statewide awards this month for an Interactive Growth Model that guides development planning and a new economic development website launched to attract business.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Lifts Burn Ban as Drought Eases

Citrus County rescinded its burn ban effective May 26 after Fire Chief Craig Stevens determined drought conditions had sufficiently improved. Residents may burn yard waste under state guidelines.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Denise Baum Serves on Judiciary, Agriculture Committees in 2025 Legislature

State Rep. Denise Baum serves on three House committees during the 2025 Montana Legislature, including Judiciary and Agriculture.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Denise Baum's Legislative Service in the 2025 Montana Legislature

Denise Baum represented House District 47 during the 2025 Montana Legislature, serving on the Business and Labor, State Administration, and Transportation committees.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Breaks Ground on New Animal Services Facility

Citrus County hosts a groundbreaking ceremony June 15 for a new Animal Services facility in Lecanto, with construction expected to wrap up in fall 2027.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Wins State Awards for Growth Planning, Economic Development Website

Citrus County won state recognition for its data-driven growth forecasting model and redesigned economic development website, citrusadvantage.com.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Lifts Burn Ban as Drought Conditions Ease

Citrus County lifted its burn ban May 28 after improved drought conditions and recent rainfall reduced wildfire risk. Outdoor burning remains regulated under Florida law.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Citrus County Lifts Burn Ban as Drought Conditions Ease

Citrus County rescinded its burn ban May 26 after improving drought conditions and lower fire danger readings. Residents may resume outdoor burning of natural yard waste under state guidelines.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Inverness to Hold City Council and Mayoral Elections Nov. 3

Inverness will hold elections Nov. 3, 2026, for mayor and four City Council seats. The candidate qualifying period runs through Aug. 7.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Citrus County Wins Awards for Growth Planning Tool and Economic Website

Citrus County received two regional awards for its Interactive Growth Model forecasting tool and its new economic development website, citrusadvantage.com.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami

Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026