Citrus County Government

06/03/2026

Citrus County Animal Services must pause animal intake and the Community Cat Program services due to a sudden large intake of animals related to a cruelty case. We support care, forensics, and treatment of animals in partnership with Citrus County's Animal Control.

We appreciate your patience as we do our best to manage the animals currently under our care. We will notify you as soon as animal intake and the Community Cat Program resume!

06/02/2026

LANE CLOSURE - HWY 44/N CROFT AVE - INVERNESS

Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputies are currently on scene of a traffic accident located near the intersection of Hwy 44 (E Gulf to Lake Hwy) and Croft Ave in Inverness. At this time, westbound lanes are blocked.
Please avoid the area and find an alternate route if possible as first responders work to clear the scene.

06/02/2026

When is the last time you went on an invasive plant hunt in your own landscape?
Come to this free class at the UF/IFAS Extension building to learn how to identify and control problem plants right in your backyard.

Register by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/problem-plants-in-the-landscape-tickets-1865346494579?aff=oddtdtcreator or scanning the QR code.

06/01/2026

Are you, a family member, or someone you know dealing with opioid addiction?

Help in Citrus County is a phone call away: 352-860-6876 any time day or night. No judgement.

Citrus County Fire Rescue's Community Paramedicine Team is specially trained to help people struggling with opioid addiction and offer a path to recovery through the Coordinated Opioid Recovery Program in Citrus County. It could save your life.

Find out more in this Citrus County in Focus segment.

06/01/2026

Hurricane Season starts today! Watch the video below to learn how to stay connected.

05/31/2026

Citrus County is breaking ground on a brighter future for our animals!

“With updated infrastructure, we’ll be able to offer more efficient, compassionate care, expand our services, and better serve our community,” said Animal Services Director Colleen Yarbrough. “This project is more than just a building — it’s a commitment to the animals, families, and future of our county.”

Join us for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Citrus County Animal Services facility at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Everyone is welcome!

05/31/2026

Learn how Citrus County makes data-driven decisions in this week's Sunday Commentary: https://conta.cc/4dPpCdP

Email from Board of County Commissioners Quality Data Leads to Quality Decision Making   May 31, 2026 Sunday Commentary Leadership that Listens! Data-Driven Planning for a Stronger Citrus: Quality Dat

05/30/2026

CALLING ALL SENIORS:
Get FREE shelf-stable meals
before the next storm strikes

With hurricane season starting June 1, Duke Energy is offering shelf-stable meals to local seniors (60+) to ensure they are prepared when the next storm strikes.

Please stop by to pick up your meals while supplies last and access other resources from Duke Energy and Citrus County Support Services.

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.
Location:
Central Citrus Community Center
2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct.
Lecanto, FL 34461

05/30/2026

Learn the art of wood burning with Pyro Artist Sharon Bechtold in July at the East Citrus Community Center in Inverness.

The class takes place from 10am to 12:30pm on July 15th 2026 and costs $50.

Register at: https://wolfburning.eventbrite.com

05/29/2026

Did you know that Citrus County has a robotics club for students? Students and teachers with a passion for STEM education and community leadership come together to build robots as the Olympians Robotics Team.

Learn more at: https://www.citrusschools.org/olympians-robotics-team-2

Citrus County School District Citrus County Education Foundation