Welcome to Floral City!
Citrus County welcomes visitors to the Floral City Strawberry Festival, a celebration of community and heritage.
Community Events
Local Resident John ‘Jack’ Parker Passes Away
John ‘Jack’ Parker Husler of Beverly Hills, FL, died on Feb 28, 2026, in Inverness, FL.
Women United Seeks New Members to Empower Young Women
Women United, a philanthropy group, empowers young women in Citrus County through education, mentorship, and community service, seeking new members.
Events in Citrus County This Weekend: Mar 6-Mar 8, 2026
4 events happening in Citrus County this weekend from Mar 6 to Mar 8, including festivals, markets, live music and more.
Obituary: Gregory Allen Tester of Homosassa, FL
Gregory Allen Tester, 67, of Homosassa, FL, died February 21, 2026.
Robert Mark Taylor Obituary
Robert Mark Taylor, 68, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on February 23, 2026.
Dwight Robert “Chip” Venell Obituary
Dwight Robert “Chip” Venell, 74, of Lecanto, died February 19, 2026, at HCA Citrus Hospital in Inverness.
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.
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.