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Construction academy on wheels: Nonprofit uses bus to teach trades to youths

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Construction academy on wheels: Nonprofit uses bus to teach trades to youths

Water safety focus of program

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Water safety focus of program

Postscript: Lynda Simmons cared for, fed anyone and everyone she could

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Postscript: Lynda Simmons cared for, fed anyone and everyone she could

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Federal program pays income-qualified seniors while training to get back into the workforce

Federal program pays income-qualified seniors while training to get back into the workforce

Orange Line hitting the streets Aug. 9

Orange Line hitting the streets Aug. 9

0801 Chronicle week in review: D.A.B. Constructors crisis, a death at Hunter Springs Park, still a buyers market for homes and still noisy on the river

0801 Chronicle week in review: D.A.B. Constructors crisis, a death at Hunter Springs Park, still a buyers market for homes and still noisy on the river

Prosperity Citrus kicks off in Crystal River on Aug. 7

Prosperity Citrus kicks off in Crystal River on Aug. 7

Green: Citrus business rebounding from last year

Green: Citrus business rebounding from last year

Neighbors say debris is par for the course

Neighbors say debris is par for the course

Burglaries, thefts, vandalisms report: July 30, 2021

Burglaries, thefts, vandalisms report: July 30, 2021

Wooten to FDOT: Keep us in the loop

Wooten to FDOT: Keep us in the loop

Crystal River lessens property tax rate increase in budgeting; more reductions possible

Crystal River lessens property tax rate increase in budgeting; more reductions possible

State: Up to 3 months before U.S. 19 work restarts

State: Up to 3 months before U.S. 19 work restarts

Citrus man attacks RV trailer trying to pull victim through window

Citrus man attacks RV trailer trying to pull victim through window

District prioritizes school psychologists, talks COVID-19, staff shortages

District prioritizes school psychologists, talks COVID-19, staff shortages

Inverness to consider reorganization of city codes

Inverness to consider reorganization of city codes

Survey says partisan politics shape Floridians' perceptions of COVID-19

Survey says partisan politics shape Floridians' perceptions of COVID-19

Crime & Courts

Burglaries, thefts, vandalisms report: July 30, 2021

Burglaries, thefts, vandalisms report: July 30, 2021

Man strikes woman with car at Dunkin Donuts

Man strikes woman with car at Dunkin Donuts

Woman caught trespassing found with stolen gun, drug

Woman caught trespassing found with stolen gun, drug

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Editorial l Everyone has a stake in stormwater management

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Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

AP

Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

Gaetz friend accessed restricted database on 300 people

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Gaetz friend accessed restricted database on 300 people

Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year

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Mask guidance divides parents heading into new school year

COVID - 19

Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard

Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard

COVID positivity rate goes back above 5%; vaccination doses slow

COVID positivity rate goes back above 5%; vaccination doses slow

Citrus County's COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 5%; 36% of locals fully vaccinated

Citrus County's COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 5%; 36% of locals fully vaccinated

Local Sports

Davison, U.S. to row for Olympic medal

Davison, U.S. to row for Olympic medal

Local rower headed to Olympics

Local rower headed to Olympics

Citrus County fishing reports

Citrus County fishing reports

Pro Sports

Mets get Báez, Williams from Cubs for outfield prospect

AP

Mets get Báez, Williams from Cubs for outfield prospect

Browns owners realistic about team's chances

AP

Browns owners realistic about team's chances

Ziaire Williams’ Childhood Hoop Dreams Realized On 2021 NBA Draft Night

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Ziaire Williams’ Childhood Hoop Dreams Realized On 2021 NBA Draft Night

Lifestyles

Knights name June Family of the Month

Religion

Knights name June Family of the Month

Nonprofit Briefs: When a nonprofit is dissolved

Business

Nonprofit Briefs: When a nonprofit is dissolved

VFW D7RG contributes to scholarship fund

Veterans

VFW D7RG contributes to scholarship fund

VFW 8189 donates to Quilts of Valor

Veterans

VFW 8189 donates to Quilts of Valor

Army tribute bike on display for 9/11

Veterans

Army tribute bike on display for 9/11

District prioritizes school psychologists, talks COVID-19, staff shortages

Education

District prioritizes school psychologists, talks COVID-19, staff shortages

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Citrus Countians are currently divided on the construction of an interchange at County Road 486 off of the Suncoast Parkway. What do you think?

A. There are too many interchanges planned in Citrus. This one isn't necessary.

B. Make a temporary terminus at C.R. 486 and let the community decide if it needs to stay in the future.

C. An interchange at 486 would dump traffic in an already congested area. Don't do it.

D. The proposed location is a fine, centrally located exit in Citrus.

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