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Deborah Russell - Editor/Publisher
A Publication of
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Wednesday October 10, 2012
Tom Russell - Consulting Editor
Newscaster Publishing
Permit No. 14
Sally Price - Correspondent
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Mike Moore - Photojournalist
Squawk Box
Planning For Coastal Change
With Sean Reiss
UF students set to begin public outreach
campaign in Levy County
Florida’s coast is instrumental in
attracting people to our state. People come
here to fish, swim, engage in business, and
admire the beauty of the area. Much of
Florida’s heart and soul is tied to its coast.
Sometimes, we forget that coastlines are
dynamic areas that have changed in the
past and will continue to change, now and
into the future. Changes to the coast have
been well publicized recently with news
reports discussing future sea level rise im-
pacts to the U.S. coast and saltwater in-
trusion in drinking water wells. Tide gage
measurements show that sea level is ris-
The Citrus Sertoma Club Octoberfest held on the property adjacent to the Crystal River Mall is an annual fund raising event that draws all ages
ing, and scientists are predicting the rate
to three days of fun(this past weekend). When the large white tent goes up and the rides appear, be prepared for a good time. Music, food,
to increase over the next several decades.
dancing and spirits make for a grand celebration. Photo by Sally Price
New EMS
Three Arrested,
Such changes to the coast may seriously
affect Florida s cherished qualities and
Addition In
lifestyle, and many people may be won-
String of Burglaries Solved
dering, “what does this mean for me?”
Fire Merger Deal
The first event took place at
ed to her Jeep that was backed against the
From Citrus County Sheriff Dept.
the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce
With Inglis
Two burglary suspects, Brian John  fence. The white Nissan turned around and
on September 27th, at the Cedar Key
Murphy, 32, and Felicia Marie Black, 23,  the two were blocked from leaving the park-
Library, where a discussion of coastal
Levy County’s EMS housing for  both of 166 E. Finland Ln., Dunnellon, were  ing lot by deputies. A detective approached
change in Levy County took place. Is-
an ambulance unit being built as an addi-  arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff s Of-  Murphy and told him to open the door. He
sues discussed included: how the coast is
tion onto the Inglis fire house came one step  fice, Sept. 28, on numerous charges. Accord-  didn t respond, at first, then revved the en-
changing; how changes in the coast might
closer to reality at the Oct 2 Levy Board  ing to the arrest reports, the two were arrest-  gine. The detective pulled his sidearm and
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affect your community; and what those
of County Commissioner’s meeting. The  ed at Fox Automotive, located at 7996 W.  told Murphy to turn off the engine and un-
changes might mean for you.
$75,000 needed for the building addition was  Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Crystal River, where  lock the door. He unlocked the vehicle, got
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
As part of a Florida Sea Grant
unanimously approvede (352) 489-4588  detectives were362-4788 surveillance due  out, but as the detective was attempting to
Phon for potential funding
Fax (727) conducting
funded project, University of Florida stu-
Websites: www.TheNewscaster.com www.NewscasterArchives.com to a burglary investigation. Detectives had  handcuff him, Murphy pulled away, took
from the Levy Capital Improvements Fund  www.History.NewscasterArchives.com www.TheHealthcaster.com
dents associated with the College of De-
E-Mail: newscaster1@gmail.com (Tom Russell)  debbienewscaster@gmail.com (Debbie Russell) the deputy s handcuffs at-
contingent on the merger of the Inglis Fire  information that Murphy would arrive there  off running with
sign, Construction, and Planning will be
Rescue Dept with the Levy Fire Rescue. The  in a white sport utility vehicle. About 12:45  tached to his left wrist. He jumped a fence
working with the public and interested
departments of Morriston, Montbrook, Gulf  p.m., they observed a 2012 white Nissan ve-  and ran into the woods. Murphy was locat-
parties to discuss potential changes to the
Hammock, Rosewood, Fowler’s Bluff and  hicle pull in. Black got out of the passenger  ed, a short time later, in the nearby wooded
coast in Levy County. The project team
side, went into the business, then returned  area and taken into custody.
Continued on page 4 - Squawk Box
Continued on page 3 - EMS
to the vehicle, retrieved her purse and head-  Continued on page 2 - Burglaries
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