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Michael D. Bates

Michael Bates Michael D. Bates has been a reporter with the Citrus County Chronicle since 2015. He covers topics from government to tourism to transportation. However, it is Mike's coverage of local business that Chronicle readers most enjoy. Michael can be contacted at 352-563-3205 or mbates@chronicleonline.com.

Stories by Michael D. Bates

Withlacoochee River not expected to flood

Withlacoochee River not expected to flood

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

It may take days before fuel becomes available in Citrus

It may take days before fuel becomes available in Citrus

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

Most stores reopen Thursday; schools closed until Monday

Most stores reopen Thursday; schools closed until Monday

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

Citrus County not out of the woods yet

Citrus County not out of the woods yet

By Michael D. Bates

and Buster Thompson Chronicle Reporter

Ian puts temporary halt on road projects

Ian puts temporary halt on road projects

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter

Mandatory evacuation issued for areas west of U.S. 19; schools to close Friday

Mandatory evacuation issued for areas west of U.S. 19; schools to close Friday

Michael D. Bates Chronicle reporter
Updated Sep 27, 2022
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County officials issue state of emergency; schools to close Wednesday, Thursday

County officials issue state of emergency; schools to close Wednesday, Thursday

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Sep 27, 2022
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BOCC could select new manager Tuesday

BOCC could select new manager Tuesday

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Sep 26, 2022
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Rolling Oaks in process of being acquired by another company

Rolling Oaks in process of being acquired by another company

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 23, 2022
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Randy Oliver's last day with county is Nov. 8

Randy Oliver's last day with county is Nov. 8

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 23, 2022
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Hit-or-miss scallop season ends Saturday

Hit-or-miss scallop season ends Saturday

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 22, 2022
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County administrator search enters final round

County administrator search enters final round

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 21, 2022
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Water bill help available for low-income families

Water bill help available for low-income families

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 21, 2022
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Hernando Beach boat ramp repairs completed

Hernando Beach boat ramp repairs completed

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 20, 2022
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Citrus jobless rate unchanged in August

Citrus jobless rate unchanged in August

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 16, 2022
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U.S. 41 widening open house is Tuesday

U.S. 41 widening open house is Tuesday

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 16, 2022
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TDC changes funding formula for Riverwalk

TDC changes funding formula for Riverwalk

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 15, 2022
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Sheriff's office, civic association seeking clean-up solutions

Sheriff's office, civic association seeking clean-up solutions

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 14, 2022
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Citrus ranks 6th for property tax bang for buck

Citrus ranks 6th for property tax bang for buck

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 14, 2022
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Fireworks erupt during county admin selection process

Fireworks erupt during county admin selection process

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 13, 2022
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Massullo continues funding fight to clean up Homosassa River

Massullo continues funding fight to clean up Homosassa River

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 12, 2022
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County to rank administrator candidates

County to rank administrator candidates

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 12, 2022
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Citrus County gets to know Gus Bilirakis

Citrus County gets to know Gus Bilirakis

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 10, 2022
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County approves tentative millage, budget

County approves tentative millage, budget

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 9, 2022
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Duke state president talks higher bills, green initiatives

Duke state president talks higher bills, green initiatives

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 9, 2022
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Still no word on former mall's future

Still no word on former mall's future

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 8, 2022
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Forest Ridge road project begins Monday

Forest Ridge road project begins Monday

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 7, 2022
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Colleen Scott resigns as county budget director

Colleen Scott resigns as county budget director

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 7, 2022
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Local group exploring enhanced broadband options

Local group exploring enhanced broadband options

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 6, 2022
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County to hold tentative budget hearing Thursday

County to hold tentative budget hearing Thursday

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 6, 2022
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Hole opening causes lane closure on northbound U.S. 19

Hole opening causes lane closure on northbound U.S. 19

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 2, 2022
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Rains return but still drier than last year

Rains return but still drier than last year

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 2, 2022
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Hitchcock's Market closing in Homosassa

Hitchcock's Market closing in Homosassa

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Sep 1, 2022
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Goodbye Golden Corral, hello Grill House

Goodbye Golden Corral, hello Grill House

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Sep 1, 2022
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Home sales cool off in July

Home sales cool off in July

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 31, 2022
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Some commissioners not impressed with administrator applications

Some commissioners not impressed with administrator applications

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 30, 2022
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County to hold public hearing on notices

County to hold public hearing on notices

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 30, 2022
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Gas prices increase for first time in 10 weeks

Gas prices increase for first time in 10 weeks

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 29, 2022
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County unveils 2023 road resurfacing list

County unveils 2023 road resurfacing list

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 28, 2022
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County to mull taking public notices away from newspaper

County to mull taking public notices away from newspaper

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 27, 2022
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Five more people seek county administrator position

Five more people seek county administrator position

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Aug 27, 2022
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Public gets a say on parkway interchange

Public gets a say on parkway interchange

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 25, 2022
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Voter turnout slightly lower than last primary

Voter turnout slightly lower than last primary

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 24, 2022
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Rebecca Bays wins primary to become new county commissioner

Rebecca Bays wins primary to become new county commissioner

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Updated Sep 17, 2022
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Finegan wins BOCC District 2 seat; faces Grogan in November

Finegan wins BOCC District 2 seat; faces Grogan in November

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 23, 2022
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Manatee tour makes top 'bucket list' experience

Manatee tour makes top 'bucket list' experience

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 21, 2022
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Citrus has modest unemployment rate decline in July

Citrus has modest unemployment rate decline in July

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 21, 2022
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Now that mall is closed, here's what happens next to the property

Now that mall is closed, here's what happens next to the property

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 20, 2022
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Crystal River Mall closes Saturday after 32 years

Crystal River Mall closes Saturday after 32 years

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 19, 2022
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Roundabout hurting business at corner store

Roundabout hurting business at corner store

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 18, 2022
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Public can give input on parkway interchange at CR 486

Public can give input on parkway interchange at CR 486

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 17, 2022
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County emergency management director quits

County emergency management director quits

Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 16, 2022
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Tobey Phillips, 19 others vie for county administrator job

Tobey Phillips, 19 others vie for county administrator job

By Michael D. Bates Chronicle Reporter
Aug 15, 2022
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