Good morning, Crystal River! Today is Wednesday, October 14, and it's National Dessert Day, so consider this your permission slip to skip straight to the sweet part.

The news side is meatier: the city manager has resigned, county commissioners held a tense debate over the county attorney's job, and the Crystal River Fire Department opens its doors this Saturday.

Scroll down for the forecast, this week's events and today's poll. Got a favorite local dessert spot? Hit reply and tell us where to go.

Crystal River City Manager Audra Curts Resigns, Effective Dec. 12
Citrus County Chronicle
Crystal River City Manager Audra Curts resigned Monday night, effective December 12, according to the Citrus County Chronicle.
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Commissioner Moves to Fire County Attorney Denise Lynn
Citrus County Chronicle
County Commissioner Holly Davis moved Tuesday to fire County Attorney Denise Lynn, setting off a lengthy and at times tense public discussion over legal advice and communication, according to the Citrus County Chronicle.
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Tourists, Not Taxpayers, Would Pay for Proposed $65,000 Tourism Study
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County's proposed $65,000 tourism study would be paid for by tourists, not property taxpayers, the Citrus County Chronicle reports.
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Seminole Wars Class Begins October 22 at St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve
Friends of the Crystal River State Parks
Beginning Thursday, October 22, and running three weeks, the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute presents a class on the Seminole Wars. Sessions are Thursdays through November 5 at St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve, 3266 N. Sailboat Ave., and the full series costs $85.
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Sheriff's Office Warns of Phone Scam Posing as a CCSO Sergeant
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as a CCSO sergeant, claim you missed jury duty or have unpaid citations, and threaten arrest unless you pay. The Sheriff's Office says it will not call to demand payment over the phone.
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Crystal River Fire Department Open House Is This Saturday
City of Crystal River - Government
The Crystal River Fire Department is hosting an open house this Saturday, October 17, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.
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Two Paramedics Mark One Year of Service with Citrus County Fire Rescue
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Citrus County Fire Rescue is celebrating Paramedics Jason Jenkins and Kimberly Ryals on their one-year service anniversaries.
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Beanie Babies Donated to Comfort Children During Difficult Calls
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Sharon and Bob donated a large collection of Beanie Baby stuffed animals to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office at the Emergency Operations Center in Lecanto. Deputies, detectives and victim advocates will give them to children during difficult calls for service.
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Lecanto High Homecoming Parade Closes Campus Roundabout Thursday
Lecanto High School
Lecanto High School's rescheduled Homecoming Parade rolls Thursday, October 15, and the roundabout leading onto campus will close from 12:40 to 1:40 PM. Early student pick-ups need to happen before 12:30 PM, and parents cannot enter the LMS or LHS pick-up areas during the parade.
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Withlacoochee Technical College Offers Community CPR BLS Class Friday
Withlacoochee Technical College
Withlacoochee Technical College is offering a CPR BLS class for the community, with the next class on Friday, October 16.
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Lecanto Primary Students Receive Superintendent's Character Award
Citrus County School District
Lecanto Primary School students Jak Syn and Trenton Vega received the Superintendent's Character Award at the Citrus County School Board meeting.
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Citrus High Graduate Shyanne Waller Honored After National Softball Title
Citrus County School District
Citrus High School graduate Shyanne Waller, who played softball for Saint Leo University, was honored at the School Board meeting after the Lions won the 2026 NCAA Division II national championship.
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Lecanto Volleyball Sweeps Belleview in District Quarterfinal
Citrus County Chronicle
Lecanto's volleyball team rallied in the third set Monday night to complete a sweep of visiting Belleview in a District 4A-5 quarterfinal.
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Crystal River High Students Build Colorful Skeletons in Anatomy Class
Crystal River High School
Students in Dr. Shidner's Anatomy & Physiology class at Crystal River High School kicked off their study of the skeletal system by creating their own colorful skeletons in a hands-on activity.
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Coffee & Conversations
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Herman B Oberman Public Library
4040 SW Deepwater Ct, Dunnellon, FL 34431
Join us for a cozy morning of Coffee & Conversation at the Rainbow Lakes Estates District Office!
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Ocala Blue Star Mothers Fundraiser at Five Guys
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Five Guys
1838 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461-9680
20% of your purchase goes to Ocala Blue Star Mothers and will be used to support our veterans and military service members. Lecanto location only.
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RLE Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday | October 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Herman B Oberman Public Library
4040 SW Deepwater Ct, Dunnellon, FL 34431
If you wish to speak at an upcoming Advisory Board meeting, please contact the RLE District Office at 352-489-4280. You will be given 5 minutes.
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Brooks Dockside Seafood Truck (Wild Caught Seafood)
Wednesday | October 14, 2026 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Brooks Dockside Seafood
140 Elkins Road, Inglis, FL 34449
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