Crystal River's City Council will decide Monday whether to accept $1.2 million in federal grant money toward building the city's second operating water well. County commissioners have already given the green light to major new commercial growth along State Road 44, clearing the way for up to 358,600 square feet of new shops and offices.

Elsewhere in the county, Citrus County School District administrative secretary Diedra Newton is wrapping up a 30-year career, and Crystal River State Parks welcomed two new AmeriCorps members to its preserve team.

If you're heading out today, Brynn's Bytes food truck is parked at the Low Key Hideaway and three spots around town have live music, including Crystal Vision at Peck's Old Port Cove. Scroll down for the full lineup, plus this week's poll.

Council to Consider Acceptance of $1.2M Grant for Second Well
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
Crystal River could be closer to having a second operating water well, with the City Council set to consider accepting $1.2 million in federal grant money Monday to help make it happen.
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State Road 44 Could Get a Lot Busier
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
County commissioners unanimously approved a request that could pave the way for as much as 358,600 additional square feet of shops, offices and other commercial development along State Road 44.
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Crystal River State Parks Welcomes Two New AmeriCorps Members
Friends of the Crystal River State Parks
Crystal River State Parks welcomed two new AmeriCorps team members, Eleanor Rosenberry and Amara Williams, who are training alongside park agronomist Thiago Souza Campos.
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World First Aid Day: Would You Know What to Do?
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Citrus County Fire Rescue marked World First Aid Day with a reminder that the first few minutes after an emergency matter most, and knowing basic first aid can make a real difference before professional help arrives.
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After 30 Years, Administrative Secretary Diedra Newton Retires
Citrus County School District
After 30 years in education, Citrus County School District Administrative Secretary Diedra Newton is retiring, closing out a career spent supporting students and staff.
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Plant Swap
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 4 PM – 5 PM
4020 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Plant Swap 🌿

Swap plants. Meet neighbors. Grow together. Bring a plant, cutting, seed, pot, or gardening goodie to trade, and take home something new to grow. 🪴

This is a relaxed, welcoming even…
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Brynn's Bytes (American | Seafood | Wings)
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Low Key Hideaway
12050 FL-24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
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Crystal Vision at Peck's Old Port Cove
Crystal Vision
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 1 PM
139 N Ozello Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
The best seafood on the coast..grab a cold one and listen to some music by the water!
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Crump's Landing Homosassa
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 2 PM – 6 PM
Crumps Landing
11210 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
band
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The Hernando Jazz Society with Basil Rodriguez
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 2 PM – 4:30 PM
400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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