Crystal River has secured $1.2 million in federal funding for a second operating water well, a big step for a project the city has been eyeing for years. Around the same time, county officials are raising fees at local waste facilities starting Oct. 1, so budget a little extra for your next dump run.

It's a big week at Citrus High, where Thursday's homecoming parade is taking a new route to keep traffic flowing near HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, and the Hurricanes' volleyball team closed out Tuesday's rivalry showdown against Crystal River in four sets. Over in Homosassa, a long-planned 80-unit affordable housing project is finally breaking ground.

Plus, Kings Bay is drawing record crowds this month, Whispering Pines Park has more changes coming after its new entrance opened, and the county wants your help naming the West Citrus Government Center. Read on for the week's events, live music, and more.

Residents Invited to Submit Names for West Citrus Government Center
Nature Coaster
Citrus County wants your help naming the West Citrus Government Center, and residents have just one week left to submit suggestions.
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Kings Bay is crowded, with boaters, paddlers, tour operators, waterfront residents and hundreds of…
Citrus County Chronicle
Kings Bay is packed with boaters, paddlers, tour operators, waterfront residents and hundreds of manatees all sharing the same water, and Crystal River is weighing how to bring some order to one of its busiest waterways.
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The door is open. Now comes the transformation
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
Whispering Pines Park's new entrance is open, and Chronicle reporting says bigger changes are coming next for the well-loved rec complex.
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Years in the works, 80-unit Homosassa housing project set to break ground
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
A long-planned 80-unit affordable housing development in Homosassa is finally moving toward construction after years in the works.
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Crystal River lands $1.2 million well grant
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
Crystal River has secured $1.2 million in federal funding for a second operating water well, a step that could let the city move ahead without spending local tax dollars on construction.
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Taking out the trash will cost a little more
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
Starting Oct. 1, residents and businesses will pay higher fees for several types of waste at the county's solid-waste facilities, including the annual residential self-haul program.
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This year marks the 31st annual Save Our Waters Week, which will be observed Sept. 19-26. This year…
Friends of the Crystal River State Parks
Save Our Waters Week returns Sept. 19-26 with this year's theme "Conserve Water Today for Tomorrow," including free boat and kayak river tours.
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Please join us in congratulating Communications Officer Colleen Kelly, who has been awarded the Afr…
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Citrus County Sheriff's Office Communications Officer Colleen Kelly has been awarded the Afro American Club of Citrus County's 2026 Public Safety Scholarship.
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#RecoveryFest is happening this Saturday, September 19th! See below for more details ⬇️
Citrus County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office is spreading the word on #RecoveryFest, a community recovery and addiction-awareness event happening this Saturday, Sept. 19.
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Citrus High shifts parade route
Citrus County Chronicle (Local News)
Citrus High's homecoming parade will take a different route Thursday evening, a change designed to keep traffic flowing near HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.
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A raucous Homecoming crowd helped set the stage for a county rivalry showdown Tuesday.
Citrus County Chronicle
A raucous Homecoming crowd watched Crystal River battle back before Citrus's Hurricanes closed it out in four sets in Tuesday's county volleyball rivalry showdown.
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BNI - Small Business Networking Meet-up in Citrus County
Thursday | September 17, 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.
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Tater Tot Thursdays at Herman B Oberman Public Library
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
4040 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 17, 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.
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Ocala Blue Star Mothers Fundraiser at Five Guys
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
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 | September 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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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Annual Jail and Bail event at VFW Post #8189
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 5 PM
8856 W Veterans Dr., Homosassa, FL 34448
4th Annual ERA Jail & Bail Charity Event.
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2026 Coastal Cleanup - Cedar Key at Cedar Key Public Beach
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Cedar Key City Park
192 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Join us for the 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026!
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Rainbow Lakes Estates Lego Build & Chill Club
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
4020 SW Deepwater Ct., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Looking for a fun, creative way to connect with the community? Come join us for our LEGO Build & Chill Club!
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Spice Corner (Indian)
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Aggregation distillery
255 SE US Hwy 19, Unit 4, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Spice Corner (Indian)
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
TGH Crystal River
6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34428
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Weekly Belly Dancing Class in Homosassa
Thursday | September 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Homosassa Civic Club
5530 S. Mason Creek Rd., Homosassa, FL 34448
Posting on behalf of a friend: belly dancing class, $5. Thursdays, 5:30 PM for beginners and 6:30 PM advanced. Mention this ad and your first class is free.
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Gator & the Gang at Crump's Landing
Gator & the Gang
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 6 PM
Crumps Landing
11210 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Gator & the gang will be rockin’ the world, famous Homosassa river on September 18th at 6pm. Please come join us for funky Swamp and Florida folk music!
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Next Stop Comedy at Blackwater Bar and Grill
Next Stop Comedy
Friday | September 18, 2026 | 7 PM
Blackwater Grill Yankeetown
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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Jack Knife at Crystal Harley-Davidson
Jack Knife
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 12 PM – 4 PM
1147 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448
A Kick-Ass Rock and Roll Show
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Groove 41 at The Shed (Old Homosassa)
Groove 41
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 4 PM – 8 PM
MacRaes of Homosassa
5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL
The ultimate in waterfront dining, right on the Homosassa River.
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Crystal River Nights Concert Series at Crystal River Town Square
Saturday | September 19, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
559 N. Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
Join us for this FREE concert at Crystal River Town Square as we rock out to the big stage and enjoy great live music. Bring your chairs but leave coolers and outside alcohol at home.
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