Hands-On Workshops, Gardening Tips, and Midweek Updates
Lecanto, FL · August 19, 2026
Early sunlight cuts through morning haze across the ridge, setting a calm backdrop for today's municipal meetings and local workshops.
The Lead
Local voters turned out for Tuesday's primary election, deciding key county races and school leadership positions across Citrus County.
In the District 2 County Commission primary, Stacey Worthington secured a victory, while Holli Herndon led the District 4 contest. Meanwhile, voters elected Mike Mullen to the Citrus County School Board ahead of the upcoming academic year.
Local election officials reported smooth operations across precincts from Inverness to Crystal River, with early voting and mail-in ballots accounting for a steady share of total participation. With primary results tallied, county election workers now focus on final certification before victorious candidates prepare for November's general election.
Local Pulse
Code Compliance Magistrate Meets Today in Inverness County officials review local property and zoning cases starting at nine this morning at the courthouse.
Lecanto Extension Hosts Gardening Rules Class Local extension agents present practical land management guidance this afternoon along Sovereign Path.
Today's Outlook
- High 89°F · Low 74°F — Overcast
- Expect steady cloud cover today, making it ideal for running errands before sunset.
What's On Around Town
Lecanto: Land Management & Gardening Class UF/IFAS Extension (3650 W Sovereign Path), 2:00 PM Learn practical home property and landscape management from local experts.
Inverness: Stained Glass Star Workshop Inverness Art Co-Op (109 N Apopka Ave), 4:00 PM Hands-on instruction crafting vibrant glass artwork to take home today.
Homosassa: Library Resource Hours Homosassa Public Library (4100 S Grandmarch Ave), 9:00 AM–7:00 PM Drop in for quiet study, public computer access, and literacy resources.
Spotlight & Story
- The Lecanto High School Panther Paw Tradition
- Every August since 1985, student volunteers assemble at sunrise to repaint forty green panther paws along the campus entrance drive. The practice began with the inaugural graduating class to mark the boundary of school grounds.
Lecanto Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
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