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Citrus digest
By Times staff writer Storms wreak havoc FridayA ferocious thunderstorm swept through Citrus County on Friday afternoon, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. Torrential rains and high winds whipped shingles off the roof of Farmers Furniture Co. at 657 SE U.S. 19 in Crystal River, said Ronda Hemminger Evan, a spokeswoman for the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. The weather was also blamed for a collision at County Road 486 outside Damron Auto Parts. One person had to be transported to Tampa General Hospital, Evan said. The power was out at the Lecanto Government Building for about 40 minutes after lightning struck nearby. There was no damage to the building. Power lines were also reported down along Cutler Spur and U.S. 19, Evan said. Have a blast on river todayHOMOSASSA -- The Revolutionary River Blast will take place at various sites along the Homosassa River today, concluding with a fireworks display at night. The River Blast includes a boat parade at noon, children's games and a decorated bicycle contest at 11 a.m. at Homosassa Riverside Resort. Other activities: 2 p.m., pie eating contest at Macrae's Resort at the Shed tiki bar; 3 p.m., red, white and blue beer belly contest at the Shed; 4 p.m., Most Revolutionary Man contest at Kibbie's; 5 p.m., patriotic bikini contest at Seagrass Pub; 7 p.m., parade and poker run winners announced at Kibbie's; and 9 p.m., fireworks on the river. A water taxi will transport people along the river for free. Tree pollens low, fungus highLECANTO -- The Citrus County Health Department completed its weekly pollen count Thursday. The count, conducted in accordance with standards of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, showed tree pollens registering low while fungus spores were high and grass pollens were in the moderate range. Dog that bit woman is soughtHERNANDO -- A woman was bitten by a dog Tuesday, according to the Department of Public Safety, Animal Control. The animal is described as an 8-year-old spayed female, liver and white springer spaniel. The dog is current on vaccinations but needs to be quarantined for 10 days. The dog was lost on Florida Avenue, U.S. 41. If you have any information regarding this dog, please call Citrus County Animal Control at 726-7660.
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