Inverness Woman Joyce Ann Creel Dies at 59
Joyce Ann Creel, 59, of Inverness passed away at her home on July 25, 2026, according to the Citrus County Chronicle.
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Richard Robert Budish Jr. Passes Away in Lecanto, FL
Richard Robert Budish Jr., 87, of Inverness, FL, passed away July 9, 2026, in Lecanto, FL.
Homosassa River Cleanup Nears Completion After Years of Restoration Work
The Homosassa River Restoration Project is nearly complete, with invasive lyngbya algae almost gone and the river’s sandy bottom visible again.
Inverness Resident Calls Out Trump’s Wildfire Tariff Threat and Climate Rollbacks
Inverness resident Nancy Kephart criticizes Trump’s wildfire tariff threat against Canada, citing U.S. climate emissions and federal environmental rollbacks.
Crystal River 4-H Members Head to Regional Horse Competition After State Wins
Four Crystal River 4-H riders advance to regional horse competition in Georgia after top finishes at the Florida State Horse Show in Tampa.
Inverness Moose Lodge Donates 24 Stuffed Animals to Local First Responders
Inverness Moose Riders 2112 donated 24 Tommy Moose stuffed animals to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office and Inverness Fire Department in July 2026.
Summer R.I.S.E. Program Gives Citrus County Seniors a Head Start on Life After High School
Citrus County’s Summer R.I.S.E. program prepares high school seniors for life after graduation with skills in finance, careers, and independence.
Letters to Editor: Climate Change, Crystal River Boat Ramp
Letters to editor discuss climate change and Crystal River boat ramp
Local Candidates Meet the Public, Share Plans
Local candidates in Citrus County are hosting meet-and-greets and conversations with voters in the coming weeks, including Holly Herndon and Stacey Worthington for BOCC seats.
Inverness Resident Roger Sonny Matthews Passes Away at 93
Inverness resident Roger Sonny Matthews dies at 93
Crystal River’s Kings Bay Riverwalk Nears Completion, But Boat Ramp Question Clouds Final Phase
Crystal River’s Kings Bay Riverwalk construction is on track for January completion, but the final phase awaits an Aug. 7 workshop on preserving a public boat ramp.