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Library Idol

Library Idol

Citrus County, FL -- Do you like to sing? Could you be a library idol? Now is your chance to find out.

Today, Tuesday, July 19, bring a friend and have fun singing your favorite karaoke tunes at the Coastal Region Library.

This event runs begins at 2 p.m. and wraps you at 4 p.m. The address is 8619 West Crystal Street, Crystal River.

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Back to School info posted

Back to School info posted

Citrus County, FL -- Superintendent of Schools in Citrus County Sandra "Sam" Himmel welcomes parents and students to the new 2011-2012 school year in an address on the Citrus County Schools website.

In the address, Himmel acknowledges that even though the county has made progress in many areas and has received state recognition, there is still a lot of work to be done.

School grades for 2011 show all schools earning a grade "A", with the exception of Citrus High, Crystal River High, and Lecanto High where grades are pending.

Along with the 2011 - 2012 school calendar, parents can find the student dress code, meal prices and plans, supplies list for elementary, middle and high schools and enrollment information.

1 dead, 1 injured in fatal ATV crash

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say one person is dead and another injured after a fatal crash involving an all-terrain vehicle in central Florida.

The Florida Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Eric Lee Stokes and his passenger, 20-year-old Terri Lynn Benoit, were riding in a field behind a residence in Crystal River Saturday at about 4 a.m.

Investigators say Stokes lost control of the ATV, which overturned onto its right side against a fence and ejected both riders.

Benoit died at the scene. Stokes sustained minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Woman killed in ATV accident

Woman killed in ATV accident

Crystal River, FL -- A 20-year-old Inverness woman was killed in an ATV accident in Crystal River Friday afternoon.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 4 p.m., 22-year-old Eric Lee Stokes, of Crystal River, was riding an ATV east in a fenced-in field behind the residence of 8325 Orangetree Street when he lost control of the ATV and the vehicle rotated counter clockwise and overturned onto its right side against a fence.

Stokes and his passenger, Terri Lynn Benoit, were both ejected off of the ATV. Benoit died at the scene of the crash as a result of her injuries. Stokes received minor injuries. Neither Benoit or Stokes were wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Friday Night Thunder

Friday Night Thunder

Inverness, FL - Friday Night Thunder is rolling back to town.

Friday, July 15, head out to the Inverness Government Center at 212 West Main Street to check out some of the hottest rides.

From imports, to sports cars, classics, mopars, and more, there will be something to catch everyone's eye. Music and other entertainment will also be provided.

The event begins 5 p.m. and is free to get in.

Guilty verdicts in ''Python Trial''

Bushnell, Florida -- It took a jury of six about two hours of deliberations to find 34-year-old Charles Darnell and 21-year-old Jaren Hare guilty on all counts against them. 

Each was found guilty of manslaughter, third degree murder and child neglect in the death of Hare's 2-year-old daughter Shaiunna, who was killed after she was strangled by the family's pet python in 2009.

Photo Gallery: Python kills Florida toddler

Hare cried as she was walked out of the courtroom.

Sentencing is set for August 24 at 1 p.m.

"Justice was served.  I'm happy it was served," said the child's biological father, Joey Gilkerson.