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or more, but less than $5,000). His total bond was set at $17,000.

McMahon was charged with robbery by sudden snatching, aggravated assault with

Due to increasingly dry conditions, the Citrus

a deadly weapon, grand theft ($300 or more, but less than $5,000) and illegal possession of

sioners voted unanimously on May 11 to invoke a burn ban for the county, effective imme-

a controlled substance. Her total bond was set at $22,000.

Golf cart mishap fatal for Hernando man

The burn ban means all outside burning, including yard waste and debris, is not

allowed until further notice. The burning of household waste in never allowed, with or with-

An accident on a golf cart, just minutes after 10:00 p.m., May 13, proved fatal to

out a burn ban in place. The Fire Rescue Department had said in a press release last week it

a 79 year-old Richard H. Quinn of Hernando. The incident occurred on Bluewater Dr., just

would be bringing the issue up at the May 11 meeting.

north of E. Wells Ln. in Citrus County. The 2010 model Kymco Gility golf cart was traveling

The commissioners took the action after Citrus County Fire Chief Larry Morabito

north on Blue Water Dr. when Mr. Quinn lost control and the cart started traveling northeast

told them the State Division of Forestry had issued advisories last week suggesting a num-

onto the east shoulder. Quinn fell from the golf cart onto Blue Water Dr., while the golf cart

ber of counties, including Citrus, were experiencing increasingly dangerously dry condi-

continued traveling northwest on Blue Water Dr, overturned, and stopped on its left side.

tions that could result in wildfires. The Division of Forestry works closely with local fire

Mr. Quinn received fatal injuries in the crash and expired at the scene of the incident. The

departments to reduce the danger of brush and wildland fires.

is a preliminary finding of the circumstances investigators believe occurred, but details are

Morabito said another factor in his recommendation was the increasing number of

subject to change during the investigation.

controlled yard waste fires resulting from residents allowing fire to escape. Morabito said

Do's and Don'ts of the Burn Ban

that this number has been increasing in the past few weeks resulting in brush fires that po-

The Burn Ban ordinance specifically prohibits the following:

tentially could have affected structures.

Burning of yard trash or other types of open fires, except as authorized and permitted

Forestry stopped doing its prescribed burns weeks ago because of the increasing

by the Department of Agriculture.

fire danger. The division uses prescribed burns to remove dead material and dry undergrowth

Fireworks (as defined in FSS 791.01).

that can quickly fuel a brush fire into an uncontrolled wildfire that moves fast, spreading

Sparklers, even ones approved by the Division of the State Fire Marshal of the Depart-

over large areas and threatening lives, homes businesses and other property.

ment of Insurance pursuant to FSS 791.01.

This part of Florida receives the least amount of rain from winter through spring.

Use of trick noisemakers and novelties as listed in FSS 791.01(4)(c).

The summer rainy season usually begins around the end of May or first weeks of June, and

the fire danger typically increases as the dryness increases until those rains begin. The cur-

* The burning of household waste is not allowed under any conditions at any time, regard-

rent unusually hot, dry weather is also a factor in instituting the burn ban.

less of whether a burn ban is in effect or not.

Morabito said that this burn ban is recommended for the safety of the citizens of

The are some exceptions to the Burn Ban rules, which are: 1. Residential outdoor cooking in

the county and noted that there were close to 100 wildfires burning throughout the Florida

a “suitable piece of equipment designed to contain the fire, flame, and heart generated there-

as he made that statement. For more information, call 352-527-5406.

Crash duringcrash on Sat., May 14, at 8:10 p.m. resulted inthreethree

rainstorm injures injuries to

by.” 2. When an activity has official permits issued by local, state, or federal government.

3. Fire department training exercises. The ordinance will be in effect until rescinded by

the Board of County Commissioners. For more information or clarification, call the Fire

A two-vehicle traffic

Service administration at (352) 527-5406.

of the passengers. The crash occurred in Hernando at the intersection of C.R. 486 and U.S.

Hwy. 41 during rain.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Tammy Jean Burns, 47, of Inverness,

The Public is encouraged to join us for hotdogs, hamburgers and refreshments. The

was driving south in the outside lane of U.S. Hwy. 41 in a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado pickup,

traveling about 50 mph in a 45 mph speed zone. Timothy Wayne Bray, 48, also of Inverness,

Agenda is Open Forum Discussion to hear your concerns and ideas. LET’S TALK!

was driving a 2006 Dodge Ram truck, traveling north in the northbound left turn lane of

U.S. Hwy. 41. Bray had a left turn arrow and was traveling northwest into the intersection at

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about 25 mph in a 45 mph speed zone, attempting to make a left turn onto C.R. 486, when

Withacoochee Area Residents,

Burns failed to stop at the red light and traveled into the intersection, striking the front of

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The report stated that both drivers and the two passengers in Burns’ vehicle were all

wearing seatbelts, with the exception of Peggy Hoff Burns, 65, of Inverness, the right back            

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seat passenger in Burns’ truck, who received incapacitating injuries, according to the report,

Wed., May 18 6:30-9:00 pm

and was transported by Aeromed Emergency Medical Services to Shand’s Hospital at the      

University of Florida in Gainesille. James Elliot Burns, 66, of Inverness, was the other pas-

Yankeetown Woman’s Club

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senger (right front seat) in Burns’ truck. His air bag deployed. He was transported to Citrus

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Memorial Hospital by Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services with non-incapacitating

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injuries, the report stated. The report stated that Burns, the driver of the Chevy pickup, ran

Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc.

a red light and was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. A blood alcohol level

is a 501.c.3 Corporation.

was drawn, and the investigation will be complete when the results are obtained. Her air

bag deployed, and she received non-incapacitating injuries. She was transported by Nature

You are invited to learn about current environmental

Coast Emergency Medical Services to Citrus Memorial Hospital.

issues affecting your community

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