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Homosassa Springs Beloved Hippo Dies at 65

Animals · Homosassa Springs

Homosassa Springs Beloved Hippo Dies at 65

54% Center coverage: 13 sources

He was bigger than life. He was bigger than practically anything. And everyone in Citrus County knew Lu. Lucifer, an African hippopotamus who spent nearly his entire life in Homosassa, died Sunday at the age of 65. He was a longtime favorite of the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where he had resided since age 4. “For over 60 years, Lu touched the lives of millions of visitors with a gentle presence and larger than life per…See the Story

West River Wildfire 100% Contained In Citrus County

Wildfires · Citrus County

West River Wildfire 100% Contained In Citrus County

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The West River Wildfire, which sparked concerns in Inglis and Citrus County, has been declared 100% contained, bringing a sigh of relief to residents and emergency crews. The Florida Forest Service – Withlacoochee Forestry Center (FFS-WFC) confirmed this evening that the blaze, which ultimately consumed 36 acres, is no longer actively […] West River Wildfire 100% Contained In Citrus County Read Article

Stormwater system plan taking shape in Crystal River

Crystal River · Crystal River

Stormwater system plan taking shape in Crystal River

Professional Engineer Kira Hansen, who works for Kimley-Horn Engineering on Monday presented the Crystal River City Council with an update on the Stormwater Master Plan.See the Story

Superintendent talks workforce readiness with Citrus biz community; Hebert outlines plans for middle school career readiness

Addressing the county's movers and shakers in the business community at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Friday, Citrus County School District Superintendent Scott Hebert gave community leaders a taste of the strategic plan and new endeavors that…Crystal River · Crystal River See the Story

Algal bloom chokes Withlacoochee from SR 200 to Gulf

The Withlacoochee River in Citrus County has turned to pea soup.Environment · Crystal River See the Story

Let Me Tell You a Story: The Fairy of the Crystalline River

Let me tell you a story: The Fairy of the Crystal River MARGARITA VAZQUEZ. Luz Violeta. Social communicator, Writer, Tales, COLUMNIST In the depths of the forest where beautiful meadows are home to beautiful trees of apple trees, orange trees, lemon trees and other rich fruit trees. Deep in the forest, beautiful meadows are home to beautiful...Crystal River · Crystal River Read Article

Inverness considering fix to illegal parking along Ella Avenue

Inverness City Council on Tuesday will consider and vote on right-of-way improvement plans addressing damage to drainage areas along Ella Avenue and Turner Camp Road caused by illegal parking during Inverness Middle School student pick up.Crystal River · Crystal River Read Article

Readers tee off on the state of golf in Citrus County

Chronicle reader Cody Ewing said the game of golf is evolving, with growing interest in more casual formats such as nine-hole rounds, driving ranges and indoor entertainment venues with high-tech features.Golf · Citrus County Read Article

Second sales tax meeting again draws sparse crowd

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce held the second of four town hall meetings Thursday to inform residents about a proposed one-cent sales tax hike, but once again, turnout was low.Crystal River · Crystal River See the Story

Lakeside Golf Course closure sparks outcry

When Leo and Nancy Falanga last July bought their home overlooking the 18th hole of Lakeside Golf Course, they thought they had found their dream.Golf · Crystal River See the Story

Hackers to hurricanes: Florida leaders tackle big issues

In March, a sophisticated email and a few errant keystrokes relieved the Citrus County School District of nearly $850,000.Crystal River · Crystal River See the Story