Good morning, Crystal River! It's Friday, October 16, which is National Sports Day, and Crystal River High has the perfect way to mark it with Senior Night at tonight's game. Expect a warm one, with a high near 88 and a shower or isolated storm possible, so keep an eye on the sky if you're heading out. Saturday's low dips to about 59 and Sunday looks mostly sunny. What's your favorite Friday night tradition?

In the news, residents spoke up at the Betz Farm hearing, which ended without a vote, and a public records manager was fired after a sensitive 74-page document was released. Mark your calendar for Monday's 2050 Comprehensive Plan open house, and remember that today is an Early Dismissal day for students. Coffee with a Cop is at 9 a.m. at Target in Lecanto.

Looking ahead, the Fall Festival at Faith Lutheran runs Saturday morning, and Ghostbusters plays at Central Ridge Saturday evening with a costume contest at 6:30. Saturday also brings the Master Gardeners Plant Sale and a Gyro Festival in Lecanto. Live music is on at the Buoy Bar Saturday, then at The Shed, Crump's Landing and Brooks Dockside on Sunday. Spice Corner is serving Indian food in Crystal River today until 8:30. Who you gonna call? Whoever is bringing the lawn chairs.

Citrus County Residents Speak Up at Betz Farm Hearing
Citrus County Chronicle
A 10-year-old fighting for gopher tortoises. Longtime residents worried about flooding, growth and government accountability. Citrus County residents made their voices heard at Tuesday's Betz Farm hearing, which ended without a vote. The Citrus County Chronicle has the full recap.
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Citrus County's Public Records Manager Fired After Sensitive Document Release
Citrus County Chronicle
A 74-page document containing Social Security numbers, birth dates and other sensitive information was mistakenly released by Citrus County, and now the county's public records manager has been fired, according to the Citrus County Chronicle. The full report has the details.
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Open House on Citrus County's 2050 Comprehensive Plan Set for Monday
Citrus County Government
Want a say in the county's 2050 Comprehensive Plan? An open house is set for Monday, October 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Citrus County Building Division, and residents are invited to stop by and share their input.
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Team Citrus Honors 20 Employees for Years of Service
Citrus County Government
Team Citrus celebrated 20 employees who have reached years-of-service milestones and recognized three more as Employees of the Month, chosen by their fellow team members. Citrus County government says it is grateful for their dedicated service.
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Coffee with a Cop Friday at 9 a.m. at Target in Lecanto
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Kick off your Friday with Coffee with a Cop at 9 a.m. at Target in Lecanto. Stop in, grab a cup and meet a few of the people serving your community, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
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Crystal River High Plans Senior Night and Alumni Tent at Friday's Football Game
Crystal River High School
Friday night's Crystal River High varsity football game is Senior Night, which starts around 6:15, and the homecoming crowning is part of the evening too. Former CRHS graduates can stop by the alumni tent at the game.
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Friday Is an Early Dismissal Day for Citrus County Students
Citrus County School District
Friday, October 16, is an Early Dismissal day for Citrus County students, the school district reminds families. Check with your child's school for details.
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Crystal River High Sells 2026 Fall Sports Media Guide at Friday's Game
Crystal River High School
Fans can pick up the 2026 Fall Sports Media Guide for $20 at Friday night's Crystal River High football game. It covers football, cheer, swimming, golf, cross country, volleyball and ROTC.
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WTC Partners With Citrus Springs Elementary on Walkway Covering
Withlacoochee Technical College
WTC partnered with Citrus Springs Elementary School to install a walkway covering at the school, a project that involved WTC's senior Welding students.
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Lecanto Boys' Golf Beats Citrus High 163 to 181 at Black Diamond
Citrus County Chronicle
The Lecanto High School boys' golf team kept its winning ways going Wednesday afternoon, beating in-county rival Citrus High School 163 to 181 at Black Diamond, according to the Citrus County Chronicle.
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Lecanto High Promotes October 29 Welding Workshop With WWNDT
Lecanto High School
Lecanto High School is promoting a welding workshop on October 29 with WWNDT, a chance to check out different career paths in welding.
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Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Citrus County Extension Services
3650 W Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
The Citrus County Master Gardeners hold their annual plant sale in Lecanto.
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Fall Festival at Faith Lutheran Church
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Faith Lutheran Church
957 S Crystal Glen Dr., Lecanto, FL 34461
Annual arts & crafts plus bake sale! We are seeking vendors to fill our Fellowship Hall. The vendor fee for an 8-foot table is $30.
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Citrus County Beekeepers Open House
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Homosassa Learning Center
10950 W Yulee Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448
Citrus County Beekeepers invites the community to an open house at the Homosassa Learning Center.
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Lego Build & Chill Club
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Rainbow Lakes Estates Community
4020 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Looking for a fun, creative way to connect with the community? Come join us for our LEGO Build & Chill Club!
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Movie in the Park - Ghostbusters at Central Ridge Community Park
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 6 PM
Central Ridge Community Park
592 W Lake Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Citrus County Parks & Recreation invites you to join us for a night of family fun at our Movie in the Park featuring Ghostbusters. Costume Contest begins at 6:30 PM.
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Gyro Festival at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church
Saturday | October 17, 2026
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church
4705 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church kicks off its Gyro Festival, a Saturday getaway of Greek food in Lecanto. Call 352-527-0766 for details.
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Brooks Dockside Seafood Truck (Wild Caught Seafood)
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Brooks Dockside Seafood
140 Elkins Road, Inglis, FL 34449
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Spice Corner (Indian)
Friday | October 16, 2026 | 3 PM – 8:30 PM
Aggregation Distilling Company
255 SE US Hwy 19, Unit 4, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Shift N' Gears Band at The Buoy Bar
Shift N' Gears Band
Saturday | October 17, 2026 | 6 PM
The Buoy Bar
10930 SE 201st Street, Inglis, FL 34449
Live Band
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Groove 41 at The Shed (Old Homosassa)
Groove 41
Sunday | October 18, 2026 | 2 PM – 6 PM
The Shed (Old Homosassa)
5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL
The ultimate in waterfront dining, right on the Homosassa River.
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Lisa Kay & the GoldTop Band at Crump's Landing
Lisa Kay & the GoldTop Band
Sunday | October 18, 2026 | 2 PM – 6 PM
Crump's Landing
11210 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
band
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LIVE Music! with Curtis Frazier "The Lone Rider" at Brooks Dockside Seafood
Sunday | October 18, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Brooks Dockside Seafood
140 Elkins Road, Inglis, FL 34449
LIVE Music with Curtis Frazier - "The Lone Rider"! Brooks Dockside Seafood Food Truck. Beer & Wine available at the Best Catch Club. Fans & Swamp Coolers Dockside.
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