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Flood the chance of rainin west each day over theCountywe can
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expect to see water levels recede somewhat. However, Sunday and Monday, on the west side
of Citrus County, water was getting dangerously high in certain areas:
*Fort Island Trail and Crystal Isles - Severe flooding reported by residents. At
this time, there is no water in homes. *State Park St. and N. Museum Pt. - Severe flooding
reported in the area; water was one foot high over the roadway. Water is still coming in, in
some spots. *Crystal River City Hall - Highway 19 has many flooded areas and side streets.
Crystal River Road Maintenance has posted FLOOD signs. *Port Paradise and the area
behind Crackers restaurant -
Flooded several inches. FLOOD signs are up there, as well. Standing water on NW
Fern Dr., which is still passable. *NW 6th St. and NW 14th Place. Some flooded areas.
*Aurora Acres and Wahoo Trail - A large retention pond has flooded. On Wahoo
Trail, the water has crested the roadway in some areas.
*Macrae s of Homosassa - the water is up, about level with the building. *Petes
Pier in Crystal River - The water is level with the boat dock. *Dixie Shores and Crystal
Isles - Water is coming in, but is about 2 feet from the roadway.
*Charlie s Fish House - Water is about 18 inches below the boat dock, and still
appears to be coming in. *NW 15th St. and NW 16th St. - Standing water in the roadway,
about 4 inches deep. *NW 20th Ave. - Standing water in the roadway, about 4 inches deep.
* The eastbound lane of NW19th St. near the intersection of NW 19th Ct. is flooded with
about 2 inches on the roadway. REMEMBER, If you must drive: *If you think the road
looks flooded, turn around! *When driving in neighborhoods, make it a no wake zone. Driv-
ing fast can cause water to go inside homes. *Don t use your hazard lights unless you are
stopped! *if you re using your wipers - your headlights should be ON!
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The event is the dedication of the Crystal River Police Department Firing Range taking place
OPEN FRIDAY & SAT. AT 5:00 AM CLOSED AT 11 PM
June 1980. The new range included 11 stationary and 5 electronic moving targets. Law en-
forcement officers and guest tried out the new firing range at the celebration. Chief of Police
Monday - Thursday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Mike Handley said the first official use would be June 4 when Pinkerton Security Force from
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Florida Power would be certified and had to gain a minimum score in marksmanship to qualify
to carry arms. The Sunday ceremony included Rev Gene Hodges who gave the invocation, John
Morrison, Crystal River City Manager, Sid Kennedy and Leonard Berg, City Councilmen, Wilbur
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Langley, Citrus County Commissioner, Carolyn Huber, Criminal Justice Planning Division of the
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Citrus County Deputy, Chief Handley and Leonard Damron, Citrus County Judge. History by Sally
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he had two Craftsman bags full of guns, a shotgun and a rifle, which were placed in the trunk
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of the car, he said, then they went to a wooded area and buried the items.
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Brandyn "Bo" Cox, 28, 2680 W. Scarano Ct., Lecanto, was listed as the other sus-
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"Bo." They also provided a description of the vehicle that possibly was used in the theft.
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Cox was located on July 30 and taken into custody on a warrant of the same charg-
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becoming armed with an explosive or other dangerous weapon during a burglary.
On July 31, Cox was additionally charged on numerous charges related to the bur-
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glary of a W. Green Acres St., Homosassa residence on July 30, sometimes between noon
and 4:00 pm. The victim reported the theft to law enforcement after he d received a phone
call from Cox, who told him he d return the stolen items for a ride to the hospital to visit a
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relative. Cox was charged with theft of an auto, bus or truck; grand theft of a firearm; grand
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or other dangerous weapon). His total bond on the additional charges was $31,000.
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