America is known as the land of plenty. However, every county across our country is home to people experiencing food insecurity, defined by the nonprofit Feeding America as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life.” Read more

Only 9 percent of Americans have a net worth of $1 million or more. Most of us are not in that category. If one wants to pursue this lofty goal, there are numerous publications and internet websites that give advice on becoming a millionaire. Read more

It’s official. Our property taxes are low by comparison. Read more

For decades there has been conversation in Inverness about widening U.S. 41 from State Road 44 north. It’s currently a congested, two-lane roadway, and some days it’s all drivers can do to get through the traffic without yelling, making rude gestures, or at least getting cranky. Read more

Citrus County, along with a few surrounding counties, is unofficially called the “Nature Coast,” an area known for an abundance of wildlife, nature trails, water activities and bird watching. The moniker originated from an early advertising campaign to market eight counties along the Gulf of Mexico. Read more

The property insurance market in Florida is in turmoil, as property owners know first-hand. Unfortunately, state leaders are busier looking for someone to blame than focusing on a fix. Read more

With the General Election a little more than six weeks away, a wrench has been thrown into the General Election mix with the recent filing of a complaint. Homosassa resident Barbara Fletcher is calling for a review of the facts surrounding the election for County Commission District 2. Read more

As the board considers the applicants for a new county administrator, another key county employee has tendered her resignation. Colleen Scott will join several other key county employees who have left their positions recently. Scott is the current county director of management and budget. Read more

There are three first magnitude springs in Citrus County. The Homosassa River is one of them and is in terrible trouble from decades of manmade attacks. Read more

‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Read more

The financing of municipal programs, services and capital assets should be purposefully planned to achieve maximum efficiency, economy and effectiveness with finite resources while minimizing the tax burden upon local citizens. Read more

After years of neglect regarding residential road resurfacing and inadequate funding mechanisms, the bill for both are due, and it’s about to fall on the backs of the taxpayers. Read more

Eighty-four percent of blue collar companies are having recruiting difficulties as noted in a 2020 Staffing Industry Analysts Survey. The shortage can be felt in and around Citrus County; demand for these workers is high and the supply is low. Cited as a big factor in this shortage is the bay boomers leaving the workforce and moving on to greener pastures. Read more

The state recently awarded a $2 million grant to LifeStream Behavioral Center to kick start a proposed 60-bed Baker Act facility in Citrus County. The money will aid in the construction of the facility. Read more