Over Three Tons of Debris Cleared from Local Waterways
Lecanto, FL · October 6, 2026
Rain gear belongs on the front passenger seat this morning. Passing downpours are tracking across the central ridge today, though skies should give evening neighborhood gatherings a fighting chance.
The Lead
Citrus County's annual environmental cleanup tallies are in, and the final numbers show a massive community effort across coastal and inland waterways. Between sheriff's office dive operations in Kings Bay and volunteer teams spread along boat ramps, crews pulled 2.87 tons of sunken trash and abandoned debris from local waters during Save Our Waters Week. Meanwhile, the concurrent 37th Annual Lakes, Rivers and Coastal Cleanup tackled shoreline waste, hauling in an additional 700 pounds of plastics, cans, and discarded gear with support from Keep Citrus County Beautiful. The county's solid waste division coordinated final hauling and sorting at the central landfill. With dive teams now packing up their nets and shoreline volunteers wrapping post-cleanup audits, organizers will direct their next public conservation push toward countywide storm drain marking later this fall.
Local Pulse
Commissioners Analyze Property Tax Amendment Impact City Hall County leaders review projected revenue shifts this morning during an open budget workshop at the Lecanto Government Building.
School District Reviews Updated Course Materials Schools Curriculum committees meet today to select new classroom textbooks for elementary music, world languages, and vocational career programs.
Sheriff Hosts Annual National Night Out Safety Deputies and first responders welcome families tonight for safety demonstrations, free food, and equipment tours at Liberty Park.
Today's Outlook
- High 80°F · Low 73°F — Rain showers (80% chance of precipitation)
- Pack an umbrella for the commute and expect intermittent downpours throughout the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Color Me Happy Central Ridge Library (425 W Roosevelt Blvd), Beverly Hills, 12:30–3:00 PM · Free Relax with adult coloring sheets and supplies in the quiet area.
Beginner Sewing: Plush Pumpkin Central Ridge Library (425 W Roosevelt Blvd), Beverly Hills, 3:00–4:45 PM · Free Learn basic machine stitches while crafting a soft fabric pumpkin.
National Night Out Liberty Park (286 N Apopka Ave), Inverness, 6:00–9:00 PM · Free Free food, safety resources, and interactive demonstrations with first responders.
Tomorrow
- A History of St. Augustine Homosassa Public Library (4100 S Grandmarch Ave), Homosassa, 11:00 AM–Noon
- Adults Create: Autumn Tree Homosassa Public Library (4100 S Grandmarch Ave), Homosassa, 1:00–2:30 PM
Thursday
- Little Learners Storytime Coastal Region Library (8619 W Crystal St), Crystal River, 11:00–11:30 AM
- Aviation Advisory Board Meeting Lecanto Government Building (3600 W Sovereign Path), 2:00 PM
Spotlight & Story
- Dames Cave
- Tucked along County Road 491, an unassuming sandy trailhead leads down Trail 22 to a dramatic natural skylight where a limestone ceiling collapsed into an ancient karst cavern. Look past the entrance: exposed marine limestone inside dates back nearly forty million years.
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