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verness parking lot, about 4:45 am on Wed., May 4. According to the Florida Highway

Patrol, 57 year-old Timothy Allen Fleck, of Tavares, FL, was driving in a southerly direction

through the parking lot of the IR-UR Social Club, located at 922 US 41, about 15 ft. east of

the road, and failed to notice a wooden utility light pole. The right side of the vehicle's trailer

struck the utility pole, about a third of the distance of the trailer's length from the front of the

trailer on the right side. The truck was able to stop at, or near, the point of impact with the

utility pole, facing south. The report stated that Mr. Fleck was inattentive and operated the

truck in a careless or negligent manner. Mr. Fleck was wearing a seatbelt and alcohol was

not a factor in the crash. Trooper T.G. Cloud investigated the crash.

Homosassa fire destroys home; occupants escape without injury

Units with Citrus Sheriff Fire Rescue arrived at a residential fire at 1041 S. Palm

Ave., Homosassa, at 3:37 am, Sunday morning, to find a home of block construction with

Grace is a gorgeous, sweet natured, friendly,

active fire and smoke coming from the center of the home. The fire was fully involved and

playful and very loving girl - and that's not

ventilated through the roof. A defensive attack was concentrated on the right side, and a

This good looking fellow is Max, a brown, all! She loves to play ball and knows a few

secondary line was directed toward the front of the home. The fire was extinguished. The

black and gray male tabby. He has a sweet `good mannered commands. She loves to sit

homeowner and others were inside the home, but were able to safely leave the home, and no

nature and insisted on being close to the with you to be brushed or petted, as Grace

one received injuries. Chief Clamer was contacted to investigate the cause of the fire. The

photographer at every move, obviously enjoys both. She's laid back enough that she

loss from the fire was 100% to the structure and 100% to the contents. Units with Crystal

wanting close-up shots for his portfolio! He can easily fit into a home with low to medi-

River Fire Department assisted with the fire.

knows that's also his ticket to a new home, um energy lifestyles. She connects to people

On Tuesday, Citrus Sheriff Fire Rescue and the Department of Forestry worked

so Max must be smart, as well! He truly quickly and would make a great companion

to gain control of an approximate 10-acre brush fire in northern Citrus County (Dunnellon)

enjoyed some time out of his kennel, being dog. She's a spayed, tan and white, 2 year-

near Dunklin St. and Osmond Ln. No structures were in danger, according to the report.

able to look out of the window and check- old American pit bull/terrier mix and weighs

ing out the goings-on around him. Although 56 pounds. Her cute "piggy sounds" just Citrus County to Host Floodplain Management Course

In cooperation with the Florida Floodplain Managers Association (FFMA), and the

Max has settled in nicely at the shelter, he add to her charm. Grace should be the only

is is ready for adoption, having been here child in the home, be it a human child or a Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Citrus County is pleased to announce

since April 11! Max's Animal ID Number is fur baby. Did we mention that her adoption that it will be hosting a four-day course "Advanced Floodplain Management Concepts 1"

31289824, and he can be found in the Cat is FREE? Grace's ID number is 30585833, (EMI Course Code: G-194) for all interested individuals from June 6 through June 9 from

Adoption area. The shelter is located at 4030 and she can  the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This course will be presented at the Lecanto Government Building in

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S. Airport Road in Inverness, behind the Cit- of the Citrus County Animal Shelter, located34446 280, located at 3600 W. Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida

This four-day course will include an in-depth discussion of the NFIP floodplain

rus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. Busi- at 4030 S. Airport Rd. in Inverness, behind

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

the Citrus County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 41. rules and regulations, the procedures for applying for a FEMA Letter of Map Change and

ness hours are Tues. - Sat., 10:00mail-, 4:00 Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comI

pm. Please call 352-746-8400 or TTY 352- Hours are Tues. - Sat., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; the floodplain

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course. Developed and real-life scenarios will be examined and exercises will be conducted

in each section to make sure participants not only understand the appropriate rules and regu-

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lations, but also why they are in effect and how to apply them. This course is exercise rich

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and participants 

 can expect to be engaged throughout much of the course.

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$50 for FFMA members, $150 for non-FFMA members and seating is

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limited to the first 

30 paid attendees. This course counts for 12 CECs and FEMA will be

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providing the instruction. Interested parties can visitwww.flfloods.org to register by choos-

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ing the "event calendar" link.

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Phone: (352) 489-4588 believed to be where the suspects of the statewide cell phone store burglaries live.

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The aviation unit assisted

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tinuous information to Sumter County

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County set up stop sticks, which deflated the car s left side tires, and it came to a stop, just

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past I-75 in Wildwood. As the four males exited the vehicle, cell phone cords fell onto the

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Dwayne Gookool, 19, was charged with felony burglary and grand theft, with his

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bond set at $7,000. Three other juveniles (two 17 year-olds and a 15 year-old) were also

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taken into custody, charged with felony burglary and grand theft. The three juveniles were

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turned over to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice. The 17 year-old driver was additionally charged

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with fleeing and eluding.

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