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Bear Stops for a Visit in Easthampton, "How You Doin'?"

Crystal River · Crystal River

Bear Stops for a Visit in Easthampton, "How You Doin'?"

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EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - A 22News viewer captured a bear on video in Easthampton on Wednesday. The video was sent to 22News that shows a black bear hanging onto a gate of a backyard deck area with its front paws. The homeowner started recording the bear and said, "Hey bear, how you doin'?" As the bear casually turns its head toward the camera, the resident says, "Do you need food?" And then the bear pushes the gate slightly open before the vi…See the Story

FDOT Announces Lane Closures In Hernando And Citrus Counties Week Of June 8 – June 14

Hernando, Florida · Hernando

FDOT Announces Lane Closures In Hernando And Citrus Counties Week Of June 8 – June 14

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 advises motorists of planned lane closures and traffic impacts in Hernando County and Citrus County for the week of Saturday, June 8, through Friday, June 14, 2025. These closures are necessary for ongoing construction and maintenance projects. Drivers are urged to plan ahead, allow for extra travel […] FDOT Announces Lane Closures In Hernando And Citrus Counties Week Of June 8 – June 14 Read Article

Inverness earns top marks in FY 2024 audit

Health · Inverness

Inverness earns top marks in FY 2024 audit

The City of Inverness received a glowing review of its fiscal year 2024 finances during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, with auditors praising both the city’s financial health and the performance of its finance department.See the Story

Beverly Hills man found guilty of $1M cocaine trafficking conspiracy after chest pains delay verdict

A million-dollar cocaine trafficking trial took an unusual path to fruition this week. The defendant was transported to a local hospital as the jury was deliberating – delaying a verdictCrystal River · Crystal River Read Article

Planning board denies LKQ auto salvage expansion

Several residents living near the LKQ auto salvage yard on County Road 486 in Crystal River attended Thursday’s Planning and Development Commission (PDC) meeting to oppose the company’s proposed expansion into nearby residential areas.Crystal River · Crystal River Read Article

Inverness Cultural Heritage Council awards scholarships

Inverness Cultural Heritage Council (ICHC), an arm of the Citrus County Historical Society, recently awarded three county high school students with a $1,000 scholarship each.Crystal River · Crystal River Read Article

City, county enter final phase of Downtown Inverness, old courthouse Improvements

A joint city-county project to revitalize downtown Inverness and restore features of the Old Historic Courthouse is set to wrap up within the next month.Crystal River · Crystal River Read Article

UF/IFAS study: Drones, AI help farmers save money, protect the environment

A new University of Florida study shows how drones can do more than just take aerial pictures and videos — they can help farmers grow better hemp by seeing the health of their crops with some artificial intelligence assistance.Drones · Crystal River Read Article

Public forum set up regarding planned new shopping center in Inverness

Alumni Properties and Investments plans to build a 200,000-square-foot shopping center anchored by a big-box membership grocery retailer.Inverness, Florida · Inverness Read Article

Citrus County fire chief to present cost scenarios to bolster services

Citrus County Fire Chief Craig Stevens will present updated funding scenarios to county commissioners Tuesday, outlining how much homeowners would need to pay under three proposed plans aimed at closing a $5.86 million budget shortfall in fire services.Citrus County · Citrus County Read Article

City councilman teaches pickleball to Crystal River Fire Department

Crystal River City Councilman Chris Ensing, along with his wife and daughter, spent a recent evening teaching members of the Crystal River Fire Department how to play pickleball.Pickleball · Crystal River Read Article