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Deputy-involved shooting in Beverly Hills

Shortly before 2 p.m. on May 22, deputies responded to a call for a service at a home on Filmore Street in Beverly Hills in response to a suspect breaking car windows.

When deputies arrived, the suspect displayed deadly force. As a result, the deputy on scene fired his weapon to neutralize the threat

“This was a very dangerous situation that risked the lives of dozens of innocent people and consumed our full-attention in order to protect our citizens,” said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast.

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NF/SGVHS Memorial Day Remembrance video

By North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health Care System

This year, Memorial Day is somewhat different then years past. Due to our fight against COVID-19, we are practicing physical distancing which causes us to not gather in as many places as we normally do.

This year, the VA has made the decision, along with many others, not to host our Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies.

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Shots fired in Homosassa

This morning, patrol units responded to a home on West Park Drive in Homosassa after having received a report of shots fired.

Early investigations have revealed no one was seriously injured and no one was actually shot, the sheriff’s office said.

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Parks, pets refresher for county residents

Citrus County Parks and Recreation has reopened the parks and beaches for summer time activity.

For the health and safety of our citizens and furry friends here’s a refresher of a few simple Do’s and Don’ts for pet owners who bring their dog to a county park.

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