DeSantis creates first state preserve in 32 years

Special to the Chronicle  |  Citrus County Chronicle Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, created the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve, the first of its kind in the state in 32 years. The preserve, which includes Citrus, Pasco and Hernando counties coastal...

Key Florida lawmaker wants student-athletes safer in school sports

By Jeffrey S. Solochek  |  Tampa Bay Times PreK-12 Innovation chairman Rep. Ralph Massullo expects legislation requiring some ‘simple things.’  The death of a Hillsborough County teen who collapsed during summer football conditioning drills has drawn heightened...

Rep. Massullo files bill to criminalize verbal threats

By Buster Thompson | Citrus County Chronicle   A local state lawmaker’s recently-filed bill wants to make uttering verbal threats of harm a crime, creating a new mechanism to punish potential attackers before they strike. Rep. Ralph Massullo, R-Lecanto, submitted...

Citrus County School board recognizes state rep, Duke Energy

By Buster Thompson | Citrus County Chronicle   Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct names of schools that received state funds for improved performance grades.   Citrus County School Board members spotlighted a local power...

Massullo: Citrus has friends in legislature

Michael D. Bates | Citrus County Chronicle  State Rep. Ralph Massullo called the most recent legislative session productive and Citrus County benefited by receiving money for needed projects. Massullo, R-Lecanto, was the guest speaker at Friday’s Citrus County Chamber...