Citrus County Chronicle

02/16/2025

From our Student Chronicles section.

Essay contest winner

02/16/2025

Backers say the proposals would boost transparency and help the districts focus on their “core” mission.

TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee Tuesday will consider a plan that would make wide-ranging changes in the state’s water management districts, with backers saying the proposals would boost transparency

02/16/2025

From our Student Chronicles section.

Walking into a Model United Nations (Model U.N.) conference feels like stepping into a global summit. Students, clad in formal attire, raise placards, debate pressing world issues, and negotiate solutions

02/16/2025

At the Healthy Living Show, you’ll gain valuable insights into nutrition, fitness, mental health, and disease prevention from top experts. Whether you're looking to eat healthier, get more active, or focus on self-care, this event has something for you!

🎯 Come ready to learn, be inspired, and take action toward a healthier lifestyle!
Learn More: https://www.chronicleonline.com/events/healthshow/spring/

02/16/2025

A list of local events to get you out of the house.

For more information about upcoming events in Citrus County this weekend and beyond, go to the events calendar at www.chronicleonline.com, events, event calendar. Also, read the daily Local section of

02/16/2025

If you’ve seen the movie, “The Wedding Singer,” starring Adam Sandler, then you’ll know you’re in for a night of laughs when the Valerie Players present the musical, “The Wedding Singer."

Robbie Hart is literally down in the dumps after his fiancée jilts him at the altar. Julia Sullivan, a waitress whom Robbie recently has met, rescues Robbie by pulling him

02/16/2025

Watch the Citrus County Chronicle on your Amazon Fire TV with the new ChronicleMediaTV app! 🔥📺

This step-by-step video will guide you through:
✅ Finding the ChronicleMediaTV app on the Amazon Appstore
✅ Downloading and installing the app on your Fire TV device
✅ Enjoying local video content from Citrus County on the big screen

Stay connected to the latest news, events, and stories from our community—all accessible with just a few clicks on your Fire TV!

02/16/2025

Ava Rueck of Lecanto dominated the 110-pound weight class at the Class 2A Girls Weightlifting State Championships on her way to becoming the most decorated weightlifter in county history. Teammate Hailey Walker left Lakeland with a pair of bronze medals.

LAKELAND — Ava Rueck of Lecanto dominated the 110-pound weight class Feb. 14 at the Class 2A Girls Weightlifting State Championships on her way to becoming the most decorated weightlifter

02/16/2025

A trio of Citrus High girls' weightlifters left the Class 2A State Championships on Friday with hardware. Seniors Sophie Wood and Paisley Williamson and sophomore Madison Freeman earned medals for the Hurricanes.

LAKELAND — A trio of Citrus High girls' weightlifters left the Class 2A State Championships on Friday at the RP Funding Center with hardware.

02/16/2025

Video: Highlights and interviews with Citrus' three state weightlifting medalists.

Click here to view this video from chronicleonline.com.

02/16/2025

Local programs to help those in need of food.

FOOD PANTRIES & GIVEAWAYS

02/16/2025

This year’s festival is shifting focus to visitor experience by providing interactive and immersive art opportunities.

The Inverness City Council will receive an overview of plans Tuesday for the 2025 Inverness Festival of the Arts.

02/15/2025

Helping young model railroaders enjoy the model railroad hobby and use it to continue their education as they move into their chosen careers is why I founded the New Tracks Modeling Mentoring Scholarship program.

Editor’s note: This is column two of two articles about a reader, his life and his trains. Dave Sweeney, 93, has found out his daughter Linda wants his model train

02/15/2025

The week's "Grace Notes" column by Nancy Kennedy.

A recent Christianity Today (CT) guest writer posed the question: How do you process all the pain in the world?

02/15/2025

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02/15/2025

FEMA, which manages the flood-insurance program, said the two hurricanes as of Feb. 6 had led to more than 78,000 claims, with estimated losses possibly topping $10 billion. FEMA is able to borrow money from the U.S. Treasury to pay claims.

TALLAHASSEE — After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims.

02/15/2025

CTE programs are dynamic, innovative pathways that connect students directly to promising careers.

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to recognize the critical role of workforce education in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the modern job

02/15/2025

CCSO list of arrests for Monday, Feb. 10, and Tuesday, Feb. 11.

The Citrus County Sheriff’s office has decided not to list the addresses of arrestees.