Happy Tuesday, Crystal River! Today marks the first day of fall, and it's also National Ice Cream Cone Day, so there's a good excuse to grab a cone and enjoy the (still very warm) start to the season.

In today's issue, Crystal River officials say Copeland Park still needs structural, electrical, and roof repairs before it can host large events again, and MARC Media Group is buying five Nature Coast radio stations in a $2.5 million deal. A new Chronicle feature also looks at how declining membership is challenging local veterans' organizations, while another shares one resident's story of rebuilding after losing his home to flooding.

On the school side, Lecanto High's cross country team turned in strong performances over the weekend, and its ESE department is teaching job skills through a new Access Snack Cart program. There's also a soup kitchen, a youth center hangout, and business networking on the calendar this week, so check out today's Events section for the full rundown. Let's dive in!

Copeland Park still has a long way to go before it can host large events again. Crystal River offic…
Citrus County Chronicle
Crystal River officials say Copeland Park still needs structural, electrical, and roof repairs before it can host large events again, and the City Council is weighing how to fund the work.
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Your radio dial could soon sound a little different. MARC Media Group is buying five Nature Coast s…
Citrus County Chronicle
MARC Media Group is buying five Nature Coast radio stations in a $2.5 million deal, including several stations familiar to Citrus County listeners.
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Veterans organizations have long provided support, fellowship and a place to turn. But as membershi…
Citrus County Chronicle
Local veterans' organizations are seeing declining membership as their members age, straining their ability to keep providing support and fellowship to fellow veterans, according to a new Citrus County Chronicle feature.
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A hammock can be just a place to rest. Or it can become a symbol of starting over. After losing a l…
Citrus County Chronicle
After losing his longtime home to flooding, Citrus County resident Joe Murphy writes about grief, resilience, and finding a new sense of home in a personal essay for the Chronicle.
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No advisories or safety notices for the Crystal River area today.

Lecanto's cross country teams turned in a pair of strong performances Saturday at the Nature Coast…
Citrus County Chronicle
Lecanto High's cross country teams turned in strong performances at Saturday's Nature Coast Shark Invitational, with the Panthers finishing among the top three in both varsity races.
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Exciting news from our ESE Department! Our teachers are fully ready to support the Access Snack Car…
Lecanto High School
Lecanto High's ESE department has launched the Access Snack Cart program, where students are developing job skills by running the cart across campus.
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Grace & Grub Ministries - Mobile Soup Kitchen - every Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1 PM
Club Recovery
2415 N. Florida Ave, Hernando, FL 34442
U-Turn for Christ, Grace & Grub Ministries - Mobile Soup Kitchen
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The Hangout at The Youth Center
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM
4010 SW Deepwater Ct, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Rainbow Lakes Estates Youth Center 🎉 Looking for a fun and safe place for kids to hang out, play games, and make friends? The Rainbow Lakes Estates Youth Center is open with weekly hours and special…
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BNI - Small Business Networking Meet-up in Citrus County
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 7 AM – 9 AM
American Legion Post 155 Crystal River Florida
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. You can register to visit (let us know you're coming so we can introduce you and give you some time…
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Tater Tot Thursdays
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
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 | September 24, 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. We will be having a 15 minute discussion…
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BELLY DANCING CLASS at Homosassa Civic Club
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Homosassa Civic Club
5530 S. Mason Creek Rd., Homosassa, FL 34448
Posting on behalf of a friend: BELLY DANCING CLASS $5. Mention this ad and your first class is free. Thursdays, 5:30 beginners & 6:30 Advanced.
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Feast of Champions
Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 6 PM
REALTORS® Association of Citrus County
3887 N Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL 34465
The Citrus County Hunger Games are coming: a friendly fundraising competition to feed local children. Organizers are recruiting Districts and Sponsors for the inaugural event.
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