County halts further privatization inquiry for utilities

Reacting to a very public outcry, the Citrus County Commission today voted 3-2 to halt any further inquiry into possible privatization of county utilities.

Industry the focus for month of September

The Citrus County Commission has proclaimed September as “Industry Appreciation Month” in Citrus County.

Upsets abound in Citrus County primary elections

This year’s Citrus County political primaries proved to be chock full of political surprises.

Voters brave heavy rains to cast their ballots

What is being forecast as an all-day rain pelted Citrus County voters today, as a weather front moved in and began to flood many low-lying parts of the county.

Voters have final say on Tuesday at county polls

Citrus County voters will have their say on Tuesday during the primary election for a variety of offices.
The mailbox war that candidates have been waging will finally end, as well – at least until the next round.
Candidates have been stuffing mailboxes vote locally and statewide with literature that declares how bad their opponents are, and [...]

County’s utilities privatization process questioned at special meeting

Citrus Springs resident Millie Sloan appeals for the county commission to listen to the people of Citrus County
Citrus County’s process of investigating the possibility of privatizing its public utilities drew fire today from a vocal group of opponents in a packed room in the county commission’s chambers.
A number of individuals and community groups told the [...]

Sen. Bill Nelson’s staff available here on Aug. 25

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson’s office staff will hold office hours for Citrus County residents from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on Wednesday, Aug. 25,  at the Citrus County Resource Center.
All county residents are welcome, including those who need help with a federal issue.
The county’s Resource Center is located on Marc Knighton Court, just south of [...]

County to consider privatizing utility system

Should Citrus County privatize its utility operations?
That’s what the county is trying to decide, and the next step will be to listen to two companies present their facts and figures during a special county commission meeting at 1 p.m. on Aug. 17.
The commission is looking into the possibility of using a private company for the [...]

County rallies around administrator, staff on worker pay raises

The County commission rallied around its county administrator today when it was suggested there have been an inordinate amount of pay raises for county workers during the past two years.
The complaints were leveled by Citrus County Council President Theodora Rusnak and Lecanto resident Christopher Lloyd.
Rusnak and Lloyd told commissioners that one-half to one-third of the [...]

Early voting begins in Citrus County, state

Early voting for the primary election has begun for Citrus County and state voters, and ends on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Voting locations and hours in Citrus County are listed below.

Beverly Hills – From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Crystal River: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the [...]