Lured cranes, crew winging south [Photo by Operation Migration] Since leaving Wisconsin a week ago, a dozen ultralight-led migrating sandhill cranes have covered 260 miles on their journey to a local wildlife refuge.

Quality of water concerns officials
Bad septic systems are tainting water along the Chassahowitzka River. Commissioners encourage residents there to get water from a nearby campground while a solution is hammered out.

Man questioned in Ocala woman's death
The man has said he smoked crack with the homicide victim and paid her for sex. Authorities won't say whether he is a suspect.

Council explores fee relief
A developer's plea prompts Crystal River to consider breaks in water and sewer expansion fees in some cases, despite warnings and predictions of rate increases.

Citrus digest
Adams wants investigation stopped

EDC's arrogance reaches new high
The Citrus County Economic Development Council has crossed the line from poor judgment to shamelessness.

Heatherwood group says thanks
Editor: Heatherwood Community Homeowners Association (HCHA) would like to thank the thousands of caring people, elected officials and businesses that came forward to support our community's battle against Florida Rock Industries for almost a decade.

Bulletin board
Kensington Estates Property Owners Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Moose Club on Haid Road. Rainer Jakobs of the Sheriff's Office will discuss telemarketing fraud, scams and rip-offs. Area residents urged to attend.

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