Charles S. ‘Charlie’ Dean Sr. Passes Away at 86
Charles S. ‘Charlie’ Dean Sr., 86, of Inverness, Citrus County, passed away Feb. 23 at his farm.
Community Events
Local Obituary: Fred A. Novick, 96, Passes Away
Fred A. Novick, 96, of Crossville, TN, died Feb. 11, 2026. He lived in Lecanto, FL, from 2003 to 2023.
Citrus County Residents Sound Off on Hospital Ratings, Road Safety
Citrus County residents express concerns about hospital ratings, road safety, and driving habits in letters to the editor.
Methodists Gather for Peaceful Call for Humane Treatment of Immigrants
Methodists gather in Inverness to promote humane treatment of immigrants
Local Athlete Named Best in the World
Local 18-year-old Emma Johnson named best in the world in track and field
Longtime ‘Cat Lady’ and Humanitarians Volunteer Maggie Hypes Reluctantly Retiring
Maggie Hypes, 75, retiring as Humanitarians volunteer, known as “Cat Lady” for animal work in Citrus County.
Sarah Carol Smith Obituary
Sarah Carol Smith, a Citrus County resident since long, died February 15, born July 3, 1948.
Cold Weather Shelter Open Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 22-24
Citrus County’s Cold Weather Shelter opens Feb 22-24 for those in need
Inverness Resident John Wesley Weed Passes Away
John Wesley Weed, 77, of Tampa, FL, and former Inverness resident, passes away on February 16, 2026.