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What you hear doesn't tell the whole story
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (956+ words) Sometimes you hear certain things repeated over and over again as if they were gospel truth. And after awhile we believe them. One of the more common ones goes something like this: "most homeless people want to be homeless. They…...
Hidden in plain sight: The many faces of homelessness in Citrus County
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (1503+ words) The image in one's mind when thinking of a homeless person can vary based on each person's view of what a person with no solid shelter looks like. Often, the mind's eye might generate the image of a panhandler at…...
Say no to mid-decade redistricting
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (418+ words) What's going on in Tallahassee? Back in January, Gov. De Santis called for a special legislative session on Congressional Redistricting to take place April 20 " 24. Last week, he unexpectedly postponed it until next week, April 28 " May 1. He also added new items…...
Local teens learn money skills in financial literacy program
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (304+ words) A group of local teenagers recently gained a valuable head start on adulthood through United Way of Citrus County's Dollars & Sense financial literacy class. Here, participants are pictured with United Way of Citrus County CEO George Schmalstig, far left, and…...
Trump Marijuana Reclassification
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (130+ words) chronicleonline. com Elizabeth Koke, Senior Director at Housing Works, poses for a portrait at Housing Works Cannabis Co. , Thursday, April 23, 2026, in New York. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented…...
Wind-driven brush fire scars 110 acres in Beverly Hills area, officials say
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (378+ words) A fast-moving brush fire fueled by wind and dense vegetation scorched 110 acres over the weekend in the Beverly Hills area, fire officials said in a media release this week. Citrus County Fire Rescue spokeswoman Noel Hall said firefighters mounted a…...
Adaptable Avalanche take 2-0 series lead to LA as Kings smother Colorado's high-powered attack
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (705+ words) Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings in overtime of Game 2 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Denver. Linesman…...
Jim Gouvellis: What a great teacher really said about the poor
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (707+ words) If you spend any time around a newsroom, you learn pretty quickly that a few quotes get used over and over again. Some are accurate. Some are misunderstood. And some take on a life of their own. One of the…...
Citrus County homeless solutions: There are ideas but no consensus
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (1636+ words) Maggie Rogers, executive director of Catholic Charities" Shelters of Hope, pitched a proposal to the county called "Citrus Hope," a shelter to help the homeless. But one of the county"s concerns is the cost. In 2024, this large group from…...
Puka Nacua attends the first day of the Rams' offseason program following the receiver's rehab stint
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (272+ words) FILE - Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, N. C. Nacua was spotted with his teammates Monday when the Rams began their offseason work. He wasn't expected to…...