Good morning, Crystal River! It's Friday, October 23, and the forecast is a treat: mostly sunny with a high near 79 and a cool 51 to start the day, with sunshine sticking around all weekend. It's also National Horror Movie Day, which fits right in with the 3rd Annual 7 Nights of Frights for 7 Gifts of Kindness happening Saturday. What's your all-time favorite scary movie?

In the news, early voting is underway in Citrus County, with five locations open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31, including a new site in Beverly Hills. A total of 139 young athletes swam, biked and ran in the YMCA's 10th annual Youth Triathlon in Lecanto, Fire Rescue is joining the Car Seat Check Trunk or Treat on Saturday, and the Sheriff's Office bike safety series covers helmets and nighttime visibility.

Around town, catch Next Stop Comedy at Blackwater Bar and Grill tonight, then make a Saturday of YogaThon 2026 and the Enchanted Broom Workshop at Bree's. Sunday morning, head to Fort Island Trail Park for Fishing and Fellowship. Brynn's Bytes is also dishing up lunch and dinner at Low Key Hideaway in Cedar Key today. With skies this clear, there's no excuse to stay inside!

Early Voting Is Underway in Citrus County, With a New Beverly Hills Site
Citrus County Chronicle
Early voting is underway in Citrus County, with five locations open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31, according to the Citrus County Chronicle. One of the sites is new, in Beverly Hills. The full story has what voters need to know.
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139 Young Athletes Compete in the YMCA's 10th Annual Youth Triathlon in Lecanto
Citrus County Chronicle
A total of 139 young athletes swam, biked and ran through the YMCA of the Suncoast's 10th annual Youth Triathlon in Lecanto on Sunday, according to the Citrus County Chronicle. The milestone event celebrated a decade of competition. The full story has the details.
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Laflines Column Marks Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month
Citrus County Chronicle
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. In this week's Laflines column, Lynne Farrell Abrams shares the story of losing her husband, Peter, and the emotional toll, according to the Citrus County Chronicle.
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Fire Rescue Joins Car Seat Check Trunk or Treat on Saturday
Citrus County Fire Rescue
Citrus County Fire Rescue is joining the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County for its Car Seat Check Trunk or Treat on Saturday, according to the Fire Rescue Facebook post. The event pairs car seat safety with Halloween fun.
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Sheriff's Office Bike Safety Series Covers Helmets and Nighttime Visibility
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is continuing its bike safety series with reminders to help keep riders safe on the road. Deputy Lewis covers helmet requirements, dangerous behaviors and nighttime visibility, according to the Sheriff's Office Facebook post.
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Four Citrus County School Leaders Learn Alongside Educators at State Education Event
Citrus County School District
Four Citrus County school leaders spent the past few days learning alongside fellow educators at a Florida Department of Education event, according to the Citrus County School District. The district's Facebook post has the details.
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Video: Lecanto Football's Homecoming Game Against Vanguard
Citrus County Chronicle
The Citrus County Chronicle has posted video of the Lecanto football team's homecoming game against Vanguard last week. If you missed it, check the full story for the link to the action.
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Lecanto High Senior Yearbook Ads on Sale Through November 1
Lecanto High School
Lecanto High School senior ads for the yearbook are on sale through November 1, according to the school's Facebook post. Ads must be paid for, designed and submitted by the deadline. The post has the ordering details.
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Squish or Squeeze at Citrus Inflatables Splash & Play
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Citrus Inflatables Splash & Play
2581 US 19, Crystal River, FL 34428
Think Easter egg hunt with a Halloween squishy twist. Kids hunt for hidden mini pumpkins in their age group area, then trade their pumpkins at the Prize Station for a squishy prize. Check-in is at 5:15 PM and the hunt starts at 5:30 PM sharp. Afterward, stick around to play with a coloring station, bracelet making, inflatables and more. $10 per child, under 2 free, spectators free.
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Activism Day #3 at Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 7 AM
Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
4150 South Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446
Visit the lagoon at 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. in Homosassa during the day. Admission is $5 for children and $13 for adults. You're invited to a day of purpose and connection.
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YogaThon 2026
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 7 AM – 7 PM
Crystal River Town Square
559 N. Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
A full day of movement, energy, community and fun! YogaThon 2026 is a one-day event designed to move your body.
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Central Ridge Community Park Farmers Market
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Central Ridge Community Park
592 W Lake Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, FL 34465
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Enchanted Broom Workshop at Bree's Riverside Restaurant
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Bree's Riverside Restaurant
29250 Lake Lindsey Rd., Nobleton, FL 34661
Seasonal craft workshop at Bree's Riverside Restaurant, Nobleton.
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3rd Annual 7 Nights of Frights for 7 Gifts of Kindness
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Manatee Meat Co.
9369 N Cacalia Dr, Crystal River, FL 34428
Approximately 1 acre trail open for visitors. Start the evening at the boneyard and stroll past the cemetery.
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Fishing and Fellowship at Fort Island Trail Park
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 8 AM
Fort Island Trail Park
12073 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
Come as you are! Join us for fishing and fellowship! Bring your poles or use ours! We provide poles, bait, and water! Chairs are recommended to bring if you want them!
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Brynn's Bytes (American | Seafood | Wings)
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 12 PM – 9 PM
Low Key Hideaway
12050 FL-24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
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Mark Connors Music at Brooks Dockside Seafood
Mark Connors Music
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Brooks Dockside Seafood
140 Elkins Road, Inglis, FL 34449
Come enjoy some live music and great food!
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Never 2 Late Duo at Bree's Riverside Restaurant
Never 2 Late Duo
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Bree's Riverside Restaurant
29250 Lake Lindsey Rd., Nobleton, FL 34661
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Next Stop Comedy at Blackwater Bar and Grill
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 7 PM
Blackwater Restaurant
6301 Riverside Dr., Yankeetown, FL 34498
Next Stop! A comedy show near you! Join us at Blackwater Bar and Grill for a brand new line-up of comedians every time. Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues.
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Jorge Valentine at St. Johns Tavern
Jorge Valentine
Friday | October 23, 2026 | 8 PM
St. Johns Tavern
572 N. Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
Come sing and dance along to all of your favorite Rock, Pop and Country songs.
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Guitar Mike & Friends at Bree's Riverside Restaurant
Guitar Mike & Friends
Saturday | October 24, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
Bree's Riverside Restaurant
29250 Lake Lindsey Rd., Nobleton, FL 34661
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Jorge Valentine at Crystal Harley-Davidson
Jorge Valentine
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
Crystal Harley-Davidson
1147 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Come sing and dance along to all of your favorite Rock, Pop and Country songs.
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JoJo Jones and Jay at Bree's Riverside Restaurant
JoJo Jones and Jay
Sunday | October 25, 2026 | 3 PM – 6 PM
Bree's Riverside Restaurant
29250 Lake Lindsey Rd., Nobleton, FL 34661
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