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Burn Ban in Effect for Citrus County

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
1 week ago

(Florida, Citrus County) – In accordance with Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, a burn ban went into effect on April 1, 2026, for all unincorporated areas of Citrus County following the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) reaching a level of 502 on March 31, 2026.

(Florida, Citrus County) – In accordance with Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, a burn ban went into effect on April 1, 2026, for all unincorporated areas of Citrus County following the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) reaching a level of 502 on March 31, 2026. Despite the possibility of rainfall in the coming days, conditions across the county remain critically dry. Vegetation is highly susceptible to ignition, and Citrus County is currently experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions. As a result, the risk of wildfire remains elevated. Citrus County Fire Rescue will continue to closely monitor environmental conditions. The burn ban may automatically be lifted once the KBDI remains below 500 for seven consecutive days. However, if conditions do not sufficiently improve, a request may be made to the Board of County Commissioners to extend the ban in the interest of public safety. Updates will be provided as conditions change. Residents living within the City of Inverness or the City of Crystal River should contact their respective city offices for municipal burning regulations. For questions about outdoor burning, contact Citrus County Fire Rescue Headquarters at 352-527-5406 or the Florida Forest Service – Withlacoochee Forestry Center at 352-797-4100. 

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

1 week ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

1 week ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Budget Hearing Set for September 5th

2 weeks ago

"Please see the attached document for information regarding the Notice of Budget Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024."

Department of State Meeting Notices Available Online

3 weeks ago

"Meeting Notices Notices are posted in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). Please note: Meeting notices prior to 2017 are not available online. For older records, please contact the agency directly. 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017"

Youth Programs Available in Islamorada

3 weeks ago

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