Good morning, Crystal River! It's Tuesday, October 6, and it's National Taco Day, so plan your lunch accordingly. Keep an umbrella handy too, because showers and scattered storms are in the forecast all week.

Today's big stories: Citrus County says Amendment 3 could save homeowners about $1,242 a year but leave the county with nearly $47 million less for services. Volunteers also pulled 2.87 tons of debris from Kings Bay during Save Our Waters Week.

Plus a free country concert at Town Square on Saturday, School Lunch Week in Citrus County schools, and this week's local events. Let's get into it!

Amendment 3 Could Save Homeowners $1,242 a Year, Cost County Nearly $47 Million
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County says Amendment 3, which could save homeowners about $1,242 a year on property taxes, would leave the county with nearly $47 million less for services like law enforcement, fire rescue, libraries, roads and parks. Commissioners took up the budget numbers at a workshop Monday at the Lecanto Government Building.
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Save Our Waters Week Cleanups Pull 2.87 Tons of Debris From Kings Bay
Citrus County Government (FB Page)
Save Our Waters Week volunteers pulled 2.87 tons of debris from Kings Bay in a cleanup led by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office with support from Solid Waste Management. The 37th Annual Lakes, Rivers & Coastal Cleanup, co-organized with Keep Citrus County Beautiful, collected more than 700 pounds of trash from waterways across the county.
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Free Country Concert Follows Scarecrow Fest at Crystal River Town Square
City of Crystal River - Government
A free country music concert follows Scarecrow Fest on Saturday, October 10, at Crystal River Town Square from 5 to 9 p.m., with the Ridge Country Band and headliner Rick Lynn Band. Bring chairs but leave the coolers at home, since local vendors and businesses will be serving food and drinks.
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Downtown Crystal River Launches Fall Light Pole Decorating Competition
City of Crystal River - Government
Decorated light poles are up in Downtown Crystal River for the fall Light Pole Decorating Competition, which runs all month. Voting is open online by liking your favorite photo, and winners will be crowned at the Saturday night in Town Square event on October 31.
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Chamber's Business Appreciation Month Brings Member to Member Benefits
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
For Business Appreciation Month, presented by Nick Nicholas Ford, 14 Citrus County Chamber members are offering Member to Member Benefits so far. Chamber members who want to list an offer this month can still contact the Chamber to get theirs added.
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Citrus County Fire Rescue Celebrates 4 Years With Systems Technician Jon Waymire
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Citrus County Fire Rescue marked four years with Systems Support Technician Jon Waymire, who joined the department on October 5, 2022. He keeps the computers and technology at the stations and on fire apparatus running so crews can respond to calls.
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Crystal River High JROTC Takes First in Agility Course, Second in Mount Suribachi Event
Crystal River High School
The Crystal River High School JROTC placed first in the agility course and second in the Mount Suribachi event at a competition this past weekend.
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William Bunch Sr. Named Crystal River High's 2026 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Crystal River High School
Crystal River High School has named William Bunch Sr., Class of 1973, as its 2026 Homecoming Grand Marshal.
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Citrus County Schools Celebrates School Lunch Week With Cafeteria Circus Theme
Citrus County School District
Citrus County Schools is celebrating School Lunch Week with a "Cafeteria Circus" theme through Friday, October 9. School nutrition teams are serving up daily surprises and student favorites.
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Lecanto High Spirit Day Friday Brings $1 Face Painting
Lecanto High School
Lecanto High School's Spirit Day is Friday, October 9, and students can get their faces painted for $1 in the cafeteria.
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Crystal River High Girls Soccer Tryouts Start Next Week
Crystal River High School
Crystal River High School girls soccer tryouts are next week. Athletes need to turn in their athletic packets online before they can try out.
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Culver's Give Back for Bible Baptist Church of Crystal River
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Culver's (1712 N Lecanto Hwy)
1712 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
Dine in, carry out or drive thru. All proceeds will go towards our new church building. The state took ours for the parkway.
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Uturn Mobile Soup Kitchen - serving lunch 10:30 am-1pm every Wednesday at Old Schoolhouse Community Center
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1 PM
Old Schoolhouse Community Center
2415 N. Florida Ave, Hernando, FL 34442
U-turn for Christ Florida. Serving those in need with Grace & Grub Ministries - every Wednesday 10:30-1pm at Old Schoolhouse in Hernando.
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BNI - Small Business Networking Meet-up in Citrus County at American Legion Post #155
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 7 AM – 9 AM
American Legion Post #155
6585 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429
Come visit the best small business networking group in Citrus County! Visitors are always welcome.
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Tater Tot Thursdays
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Rainbow Lakes Estates Community
4020 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Fun, Enrichment, And Stimulation for toddlers at RLE Community Center
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Business Builders Citrus at Luigi's Family Restaurant
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 12:01 PM – 1:01 PM
Luigi's Family Restaurant
4538 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446
Come out have some lunch and tell the group about your business. The group and meet ups are free, we just ask that you share the event and invite some people.
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Belly Dancing Class -- EVERY THURSDAY at Homosassa Civic Club
Thursday | October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Homosassa Civic Club
5530 S. Mason Creek Rd., Homosassa, FL 34448
Belly dancing class for $5, with beginners at 5:30 PM and advanced at 6:30 PM. Mention this ad and your first class is free.
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Music Bingo at Copp Brewery & Winery
Music Bingo
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Copp Brewery & Winery
7855 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429
Come play music bingo for FREE! We promise to have you dancing while possibly winning a ton of prizes!
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