Community News
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Lecanto
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Citrus County secures $16.4M for sewer repairs in Homosassa
Citrus County received $16.4 million in federal disaster recovery funds to repair aging sanitary sewer infrastructure in Homosassa, with work beginning on Halls River Road.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Citrus County closes three boat ramps next week for emergency repairs
Citrus County will repair three boat ramps June 15-19 to address low-water access hazards. Boaters should expect intermittent closures.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Burn Ban Continues in Unincorporated Citrus County
Citrus County maintains a burn ban in unincorporated areas due to severe drought and elevated wildfire risk.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Citrus County Launches New Website, Seeks Public Input
Citrus County launched a redesigned website April 8 at citruscounty.gov, replacing the previous domain with improved mobile access and clearer navigation for residents.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Burn Ban Takes Effect in Unincorporated Citrus County
Unincorporated Citrus County enters a burn ban as drought conditions spike. The restriction takes effect April 1 and may lift once conditions improve.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Citrus County Voters Guide: How Judicial Elections and Merit Retention Work
The Florida Bar's "The Vote's in Your Court" guide explains how judicial elections and merit retention work in Florida. Printed copies in multiple languages are available through the Citrus County Supervisor of Elections.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Citrus County Releases 2026 Road Improvement Plan
Citrus County released its 2026 road improvement plan May 13, allowing residents to search which county roads will be repaired this year.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Citrus County Launches Direct Notification System for Residents
Citrus County residents can now sign up for direct email and text notifications on burn bans, water restrictions, development updates, and other county services.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CF Woodwind & Brass Performance Scheduled for April 27 at Webber Center
Lecanto residents can attend a free performance by the CF Woodwind and Brass ensemble on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Webber Center.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026