Good morning, Crystal River! We're kicking off the week with word that city officials want to tighten the rules for businesses operating on Kings Bay, a move that could bring permits, vessel decals, and clearer standards for commercial operators on the water.

There's also good news out of Homosassa, where the wildland fire near S. Evergreen Ave. is now 100% contained, though crews are sticking around a few more days to watch for smoldering. Add in a milestone 300th home from Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast, a big trophy for the Lecanto swim and dive team, and a heads up about a Honey Day open house coming October 17, and it's a full one today.

Grab your coffee and dig in below.

Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast celebrated its 300th home built in Citrus Springs! Learn h…
Citrus County Government (FB Page)
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast celebrated its 300th home built in Citrus Springs, a milestone made possible through its partnership with Citrus County Housing Services and the wider community's support for affordable housing.
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Crystal River is looking to tighten the rules for businesses operating on Kings Bay. New requiremen…
Citrus County Chronicle
Crystal River is looking to tighten the rules for businesses operating on Kings Bay, with new requirements that could bring permits, vessel decals, and clearer standards for commercial operators on the water.
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Helping local families start the school year prepared.
Citrus County Chronicle
The St. Scholastica Knights of Columbus delivered boxes of school supplies to the Pregnancy and Family Life Center through their annual "Tools for Schools" drive, helping local families start the school year prepared.
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What's the buzz in Citrus County?
Citrus County Chronicle
Local Citrus County beekeepers are hosting an open house on October 17 with fresh honey, a live demonstration hive, vendors, and food trucks, with proceeds supporting a student beekeeping scholarship.
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🔥 UPDATE | WILDLAND FIRE – HOMOSASSA
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Good news out of Homosassa: the 5-acre wildland fire near S. Evergreen Ave. is now 100% contained. Citrus County Fire Rescue, the Florida Forest Service, and the Citrus County Sheriff's Office responded quickly to the blaze, which at one point threatened a structure, and Forest Service crews will stay on site for several days watching for smoldering, so residents may still notice smoke in the area.
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🎥 Beyond the Bell: Episode 6-Falcon Focus
Citrus County School District
Citrus Springs Middle School's new "Falcon Focus" program is giving students the chance to step outside their usual classrooms, try new activities, and collaborate with different classmates and teachers.
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Congratulations to the Lecanto High School Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Team for winning the Citrus…
Lecanto High School
The Lecanto High School Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Team won the Citrus County Invitational, adding another trophy for Panther Nation.
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Pins & Needles Stitchers Club
Monday | September 28, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
24654 SW Shorewood Dr., Dunnellon, FL 34431
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Love sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, or any type of stitching craft? Come join the Pins & Needles Stitchers Club at Rainbow Lakes Estates! This is a welcomin…
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Uturn Mobile Soup Kitchen - serving lunch 10:30 am-1pm every Wednesday
Wednesday | September 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1 PM
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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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The Hangout at The Youth Center
Wednesday | September 30, 2026 | 4 PM – 6 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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Sincerely,
Mark and the Inside Crystal River Team