Veterans take center stage in Inverness Veterans Day parade
Inverness residents lined downtown Wednesday for the annual Veterans Day parade, with Vietnam veterans, American Legion Post 77 and school bands taking part.
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The Evolution of a Festival: Cootertober Explained
Former Inverness officials explain how the Cooter Festival began in 2004 after hurricanes and grew into the beloved Cootertober celebration.
Inverness Resident Ingebord M. Thaw Passes Away
Ingebord M. Thaw, born in Frankfurt, Germany, dies in Inverness at age not specified.
Citrus County’s Twistid Arts Initiative Earns Praise for Immersive Halloween Production ‘The Cursed’
Twistid Arts Initiative’s Halloween show ‘The Cursed’ in Inverness earned praise for its all-local cast, choreography, and script by Citrus County talent.
Citrus County Reader Questions GOP Governor Candidate’s Selective Storytelling
A Citrus County reader challenges a GOP governor candidate’s life story, citing sealed felony records, personal scandals, and financial questions.
Inverness Resident Urges Voters to Choose Character Over Party in Backing Mark Baker
Inverness resident Betty Lou Barfield publicly endorsed Mark Baker on Oct. 7, 2026, urging Citrus County voters to prioritize character over party affiliation.
Citrus County Residents Call for Spiritual Awareness and Economic Action in Letters to the Editor
Two Inverness residents address a quiet spiritual shift and Citrus County’s stalled economic development in recent letters to the editor.
Holly Baker Left a Lasting Legacy in Citrus County Marching Band Programs
Holly Baker dedicated her career to building marching band programs in Citrus County, leaving a lasting legacy among students and educators in Inverness.
Betz Farm Dispute Heads to Citrus County Commission for Final Decision
The Citrus County Commission is set to make a pivotal decision Tuesday on the contested Betz Farm land use dispute in Inverness.
Inverness, Florida Cities Wrestle With E-Bike Rules After DeSantis Vetoes Statewide Bill
Inverness and Florida cities face e-bike safety challenges after Gov. DeSantis vetoed a statewide regulation bill, leaving local governments without guidance.
Citrus County Residents Sound Off on Power Outages, Wasteful Spending, and Administrator Pay
Citrus County residents raise alarms over storm-related power outages, a $39 million waste finding, and rising solid waste fees approved July 28.
Walter Stanley Wolfe, 87, of Inverness Passes Away July 22
Walter Stanley Wolfe, 87, of Inverness passed away July 22, 2026, surrounded by family and under the care of Vitas Hospice.