Good morning, Crystal River. Today is Innergize Day, the calendar's nudge to slow down and recharge the day after the equinox. That tracks: the forecast still has one more round of afternoon storms before easing into a genuinely pleasant weekend, with lows dropping into the low 60s by Saturday.

Citrus County commissioners voted 4-1 to move ahead with the biggest fix yet for the parking and launch-lane crunch at Fort Island Trail Park, and the county is also weighing draft rules for future data centers covering noise, water use, and where they can go. Separately, the county's land use manager is fighting to keep her job after her supervisor accused her of insubordination.

Grace & Grub's mobile soup kitchen and the Rainbow Lakes youth center are both open today, Brooks Dockside Seafood and Brynn's Bytes have the food trucks covered, and Rocktoberfest with Jasmine Cain just locked in October 3 at Town Square. Go recharge a little, you've earned it.

Citrus County now has draft rules for future data centers, including proposed limits on location, n…
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County now has draft rules on the table for future data centers, including proposed limits on where they can go, how much noise they can make, and how much water they can use, as commissioners and residents weigh the tradeoffs.
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Cyclists will take to the Withlacoochee State Trail on Oct. 4 for the 29th annual Preservation Ride…
Citrus County Chronicle
Cyclists will hit the Withlacoochee State Trail on October 4 for the 29th annual Preservation Ride, with routes ranging from an easy Floral City loop to a full 100-mile century, raising money to support the trail.
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Citrus County still doesn’t have a Chick-fil-A, but the chicken keeps coming to town. The chain’s m…
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County still doesn't have a Chick-fil-A restaurant, but the chain's mobile food truck has been popping up around the county, giving local fans a taste of the real thing while they keep hoping for a permanent location.
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More parking and another boat ramp could be coming to Fort Island Trail Park. Citrus County commiss…
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County commissioners voted 4-1 Monday to advance the most ambitious of three proposals to ease congestion at Fort Island Trail Park, adding two boat-launch lanes and expanding trailer parking at the popular launch site.
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Citrus County Land Use Manager Joanna Coutu is on paid administrative leave and faces possible term…
Citrus County Chronicle
Citrus County Land Use Manager Joanna Coutu is on paid administrative leave and facing possible termination after her supervisor accused her of insubordination and leaving work without authorization. Coutu is challenging the firing recommendation.
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It's official: the Citrus County Government Board of County Commissioners has once again proclaimed…
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners has once again proclaimed October as Business Appreciation Month, renewing the county's annual nod to the local businesses that keep the community running.
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Are you ready for ROCKTOBERFEST?! Be sure to check out Jasmine Cain's Facebook page to learn more a…
City of Crystal River - Government
Crystal River's Rocktoberfest returns to Town Square on Saturday, October 3 from 5 to 9 p.m., with multi-award-winning rock artist Jasmine Cain headlining a free night of live music, food, and drinks.
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🌊 PREPAREDNESS TIP #3 | FLOOD SAFETY
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Citrus County Fire Rescue's latest preparedness tip focuses on flood safety, part of an ongoing series of public safety reminders for residents.
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Video: Highlights from the recent swim meet between county rivals Crystal River and Lecanto. https:…
Citrus County Chronicle
New video highlights are out from the recent swim meet between county rivals Crystal River and Lecanto, showcasing some of the season's best racing between the two programs.
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We invite you to the Inverness Art Co-Op. Artwork from each Citrus County high school will be on di…
Lecanto High School
The Inverness Art Co-Op is inviting the community to stop by Friday, September 25, for a gallery show spotlighting artwork from every Citrus County high school.
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The next Apple may already exist. Insider sources say Elon has spent two years building a secret device inside Tesla's facilities — one he claims will be "10x bigger than the largest product in history."

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You won't hear these names on CNBC — Wall Street hasn't published a word on the connection. But when the launch hits September 21, that quiet ends.

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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
BELLY DANCING CLASS, $5. Mention this ad and your first class is free. Thursdays, 5:30 beginners & 6:30 Advanced at Old Homosassa Civic Club.
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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 fundraiser competing for a cause and feeding children. Districts and sponsors are being recruited now for the inaugural event…
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Dungeons & Dragons Club
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
24654 SW Shorewood Dr., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Dungeons & Dragons Club at Rainbow Lakes Estates: calling all adventurers to join the RLE Creative Arts Center and embark on epic quests, battle fierce monsters,…
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Dominos Club
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 7 PM – 8:45 PM
4020 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday evening? Join us for Dominoes Club at the RLE Clubhouse! Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning, everyone…
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Brooks Dockside Seafood (Wild Caught Seafood)
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Brooks Dockside Seafood
140 Elkins Road, Inglis, FL 34449
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Brynn's Bytes (American | Seafood | Wings)
Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Aggregation Distilling Company
255 SE US Hwy 19, Unit 4, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Jorge Valentine at Crump's Landing
Jorge Valentine
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Crumps Landing
11210 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Come sing and dance along to all of your favorite Rock, Pop and Country songs! Hits from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Poison, Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Nickelback, Linkin Park…
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Whiskey Outlaws at Copp Brewery & Winery
Whiskey Outlaws
Friday | September 25, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
7855 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429
Whisky Outlaws is a country band who recently won Country Clash battle of the bands and voted best country band!
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