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Too Hot to go out on the boat? Tired of staying indoors. Visit Howard’s Flea Market in Homosassa for tons of shopping bargains.

Most vendors are under cover to keep you out of the direct sun. Makes a great Family Day trip.

Open 8-2 Saturday and Sunday.

K-9 deputy Mito was immediately transferred to the Dunnellon Animal Hospital, where Dr. Paul Mack performed emergency surgery.  K-9 deputy Mito received a deep stab wound, which came within a half inch of his heart.  Dr. Mack was able to stop the bleeding to his wound and in turn, saved the dog’s life.  K-9 deputy Mito received 30 internal stitches during the surgery.  He is expected to make a full recovery.

Deputies had encountered the man earlier in the evening, however he did not appear to pose a threat to himself or others.  The man’s name is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.

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Well looks like we have dodged a bullet again this time. Hurricane Ike has moved far enough west that Florida is no Longer in the cone of uncertainty.

MIAMI (AP) 9:00 a.m. — Hurricane Ike has weakened to Category 2 storm as it moves over Cuba.

Meanwhile, a tropical storm warning was issued early Monday for the Florida Keys.

As of early Monday, Ike had maximum sustained winds near 105 mph. And forecasters expect further weakening as the hurricane moves over central Cuba on Monday.

The hurricane is centered about 40 miles east-southeast of Camaguey, Cuba, and moving west near 15 mph. The storm is located at 21.2 N and 77.3

Hurricane Ike is still a very serious threat for Areas from Louisiana to Texas, as it is projected to stregthen back to a category 3 before it makes landfall around Friday midday. We will keep watch over this storm and any others that may form and threaten the US. Stay tuned to our Weather Center for tracking, maps, and all Citrus County Florida Weather Information.

The Citrus County School Board website has stated that schools will be open tomorrow Wednesday August 20th.

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Are you looking for an outside sales job? The Citrus County Network is looking for a few people to go out and visit business owners about advertising. This is a commissioned sales position and you must supply your own transportation. If you are interested please contact Paul @ 352-344-4669 or  sales@citruscountynetwork.com for more information. You can work part time or in your own schedule.
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