Local News

Funding requested for infrastructure projects that reduce flooding and protect springs

At the Monday, December 3, 2018 Hernando County Legislative Delegation meeting, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners requested funding for infrastructure projects that will create and maintain functionally appropriate, sustainable, accessible and high-quality facilities in the community. The delegation included Chairman Representative Blaise Ingoglia, Vice Chairman Representative Ralph Massullo,… Read More Read More

Nature Coast Holiday and Christmas Celebrations for 2018

When you live in Florida, holiday celebrations have a tropical flavor. Florida’s Nature Coast is no exception. Our parades include floats, school marching bands, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, cool cars, mounted patrols and horse groups and, of course, Saint Nicholas bringing Christmas cheer. Cookie exchanges, live manger scenes, synchronized light… Read More Read More

Citrus County Fire Rescue, seven complete new firefighter orientation

Citrus County Fire Rescue held a new hire pinning ceremony on Friday, November 16, at the Fire Rescue Training Center in Lecanto. The Citrus County Fire Rescue’s seven new firefighters are Austin Brecht, Todd Godwin, Michael Huchro, Scott McLean, Nicholas Palumbo, Daniel Pastrana, and Anthony Stellato. In the audience were… Read More Read More

Citrus County Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s 2018 was a Rousing Success

Both the pledges and the bills are in for Citrus County Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s 2018, and the accounting department at the Alzheimer’s Family Organization tells us it was a great fund-raising success!  We had gross donations of $30,101.43 with less than $2,500 in expenses, giving us a net charitable… Read More Read More

Chinsegut Conservation Center December 2018 Programs

Chinsegut Conservation Center is open to the public from 8 AM until 2 PM Fridays and Saturdays and other times for scheduled programs or by appointment. Educators and organized groups can book programs year-round based on staff and volunteer availability. The Center hosts many wildlife education programs and hikes throughout… Read More Read More