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A full list of currently open general population and special needs shelters across Florida can be found here Alachua County has issued an evacuation order for residents living in mobile or manufactured homes or homes that might not survive hurricane-strength winds General population shelters do not provide cots or beds so those seeking shelter will need to bring their own bedding Animal Resources will have supplemental supplies on hand for those seeking pet-friendly shelter They encourage residents to bring veterinary records Animals without such records will be vaccinated upon intake to minimize the spread of contagious diseases Please remember that animals must be properly restrained throughout their stay at the emergency shelter for the safety of all involved residents and pets For information about transportation to the special needs shelter Alachua County has activated the 311 Emergency Information Line (or at (352)-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area) for questions and rumor control Officials with Bradford County Sheriff’s Office said a shelter opened at 10:30 a.m Thursday morning as power outages are expected throughout the night Officials ask residents to please bring any essentials they might need Special needs patients should bring their oxygen Pets accompanying owners must be in a crate with its own water and food supply Citrus County has issued the following mandatory evacuation orders. If you’re not sure what zone you’re located in, you can check here 8 a.m.: Licensed skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities located in Zone A 2 p.m.: Those living within Evacuation Zone A or any structure countywide not capable of withstanding tropical storm force winds or greater Citrus County Transit provides transportation at no cost to an open shelter or other safe location within Citrus County Citizen information lines are open until 10 p.m Residents taking shelter are asked to bring personal information a 72-hour supply of any required medications any special dietary needs or non-perishable foods and extra batteries or external power supply Columbia County will open four general population and one special needs emergency shelter location on Thursday The only items provided at shelters are cots for sleeping and limited food; please bring only the essentials that you will need for sheltering One pet-friendly shelter has now opened in Columbia County as of Thursday afternoon Pet owners seeking shelter are asked to remember to bring pet papers and food Dixie County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents of the coastal communities of Suwannee including those in mobile or manufactured homes especially in low-lying areas of the county Citizens with animals needing shelter must bring a crate Owners must provide a rabies vaccination certificate and proof of distemper parvo/feline distemper vaccine Note: This shelter will be moved to the old Dixie County High School Gymnasium located at 16077 U.S Gilchrist County officials say all shelters will open Wednesday at 6 p.m Officials ask those coming to seek shelter to bring medication Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for recreational vehicle parks All residents living west of US Highway 19 have also been ordered to evacuate as storm surge levels may reach levels of up to 15 to 20 feet Owners must provide a Rabies vaccine certificate and proof of distemper parvo/ feline distemper vaccine Levy County Animal Services will provide vaccines for an additional $10.00 per vaccine If you cannot provide proof of vaccinations your animal will be sheltered at the Levy County Animal Control shelter Those who need transportation to the shelter should call (352)-486-5155 or (352)-486-5576 Citizens with special needs will be able to check into the shelter at 2 p.m The shelter will open to the public at 4 p.m Small pets are also being allowed into the shelter with proper documentation Putnam County officials said the county is under a tropical storm warning with winds expected to arrive Thursday and 3 to 4 inches of rain expected General population shelters will open Wednesday and the special needs shelter will open Sept Taylor County Sheriff’s Office officials have issued a Mandatory Evacuation Order for Taylor County due to the intensity of the forecasted Hurricane Helene effective immediately Taylor County residents in need of shelter are welcome to shelter in Alachua County if you need help finding shelters or transportation support The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) is now active Residents needing resources before and after Hurricane Helene can call 1-800-342-3557 There are English, Spanish & Creole speakers available to answer questions. Visit this link for more information A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Suwannee County residents living in mobile homes Anyone taking shelter is asked to bring bedding medication and other comfort items as needed Officials have issued a voluntary evacuation order for Union County residents Residents using the shelters should bring 2 days’ worth of supplies for themselves All shelter residents that bring pets should bring them with a crate and bring a 2-day supply kit for their pets Local officials ask those seeking shelter to arrive before noon to avoid driving through tropical conditions Click here to subscribe to our newsletter MARION COUNTY – A man riding a motorcycle through Marion County was killed in a crash early Thursday with a sedan that violated his right of way at the intersection of SW 80th Avenue and SW 80th Street the motorcyclist — identified as a 37-year-old Citrus Springs man — was riding north on SW 80th Avenue as a sedan being driven by an 87-year-old Ocala woman traveled south on the same road both of them approaching the SW 80th Street intersection As the motorcyclist entered the intersection “thus violating (his) right-of-way,” the report states The man and the motorcycle were thrown onto the northeast grass shoulder while the sedan came to rest obstructing the intersection The woman was hospitalized for treatment of minor injuries while the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at HCA Hospital Ocala Troopers believe the woman was wearing a seat belt during the crash adding it was unknown whether the man was wearing a helmet Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved joined the ClickOrlando team in November 2021 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Citrus County residents Brian and Nanza Darley’s home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene They share their story with volunteer Angie Irmer at local Red Cross shelter Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction more than 800 miles long spanning from Southwest Florida to Virginia This massive area of impact includes Florida's Big Bend where communities are still recovering from two prior hurricanes (Idalia in August 2023 and Debby in August 2024) as well as a tornado in May 2024 -- all in the last 13 months This is the tragic case of repetitive damage and loss Red Cross partnered with Citrus County Government to support displaced citizens by opening an emergency shelter in Citrus Springs County Administrator Steve Howard visited the shelter the day it opened and shared Health Department and Red Cross have done an exemplary job I spoke to many citizens that were very thankful."  One of the families affected by Hurricane Helene is Brian and Nanza Darley who came to the shelter when they lost their home “This is devastating…there is nothing left,” said Nanza Darley She later stated that the Red Cross volunteers at the shelter “listen to us and give us hope.” Her husband Brian Darley said “The Red Cross is giving us a chance to put our life back together.”  This is a similar sentiment from another shelter resident Joseph Melchionne from Citrus County He and his disabled mother came to the shelter after a tree fell on their home “We never have had to ask for help before on any of the other storms we went through I’m glad that there was someone to help…a big thank you to the (Red Cross) volunteers.”   HOW TO FIND HELP  Find shelters and other resources by downloading the free Red Cross Emergency app For people unable to access the information they need call 1-800 RED CROSS but keep in mind longer wait times due to large call volume You can also find shelters and community-based services by following your local emergency officials on social media or by monitoring local news The Red Cross has disaster mental health workers available at many locations. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out through the Disaster Distress Helpline for free 24/7 multilingual support by calling or texting 1-800-985-5990 Financial donations for Hurricane Helene enable the Red Cross to prepare for respond to and help people recover from this disaster If you would like to volunteer with the Red Cross, visit redcross.org/volunteer to learn more about volunteer opportunities Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross Find a drive and schedule a blood donation appointment today It’s a scene that’s become all too familiar to Citrus County coastal residents the last 18 months Aerial drone video of flooded neighborhoods Airboats rescuing stranded citizens as waters rise imploring people to stay away and let emergency responders do their work Hurricane Helene brushed Citrus County with an 8-foot storm surge that inundated Crystal River leaving residents and business owners wondering how to move on Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek, who posted regular tide and flooding information throughout the night Thursday “Unofficial, getting reports and pictures from throughout the city, we do not have specific surge numbers yet, but definitely in excess of Hurricane Idalia, looking like the 1993 no-name storm,” he said “Unbelievable amount of water throughout the city numerous structures flooded substantially.” Citrus County Sheriff’s deputies blocked road access into Crystal River and Homosassa Deputies blocked nearly all roadways leading west from U.S as waters were still receding in the early afternoon “I know a lot of folks are wanting to get back in unfortunately the water levels are just too high to be accessible to most of our residential areas,” Meek posted around 1 p.m Despite a mandatory evacuation order, and dire predictions of a 10- to 15-foot surge, some still chose to ride out the storm at home. The Sheriff’s Office said it rescued 85 residents and pets who were trapped by rising floodwaters The county said 161 people evacuated to Citrus County emergency shelters the county will open a recovery shelter at Citrus Springs Community Center The American Red Cross will staff it with hot meals and a shower trailer Daystar Life Center in Crystal River is also offering hot meals There were no reports of injuries or fatalities About 31,000 power customers lost electricity during the storm County Commission Chair Holly Davis said Citrus County’s coastal communities sustained significant damage “Together as a community we can get through this Let’s all pitch in to help,” she said Meek said Helene’s flooding is another resiliency test for his city “Many buildings and places that have never seen flood waters Mike Wright is a former reporter with the Citrus County Chronicle where he had covered county government and politics since 1987 Mike's skills as an investigative reporter earned him first-place awards in investigative writing Mike also helped the Chronicle win the Frances Devore Award for Public Service in 2002 May be time to move inland and leave the coast for week-end visits This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. All rights reserved. STAFF LOGIN — Shelters are open across the Tampa Bay area in anticipation of Hurricane Milton which is making its way across the Gulf of Mexico All residents should check their local county's website to ensure they have all information for shelters Officials said shelters will close for intake at 2 p.m FDEM: Know Your Zone and I feel like that's part of where the system failed" Henry Betsey Jr. is facing charges for marrying three Florida women in three different counties at the same time. Now saying the system that handles marriage licenses kept them in the dark Report a typo Citrus County Commissioner Ruthie Davis Schlabach had the money community support and benefits of incumbency Yet it’s Janet Barek who will hold the title come mid-November stunned the Citrus County political scene by defeating Schlabach in the Republican Primary for District 3 It was tight. Barek won with 51% support and fewer than 800 votes separated the candidates Barek acknowledged that she’s the beneficiary of an overall public nervousness about Citrus County growth “I’m pleased people want the change and I’m going to give it to them,” she said A self-described government watchdog Barek has harangued Commissioners on topics ranging from residential road resurfacing to taxes and growth Commissioners will quite often respond by saying she’s incorrect or her remarks are misleading Schlabach said she lost when supporters didn’t show up to vote who won a five-candidate Republican Primary in 2020 voters received mail pieces daily not only from Schlabach’s campaign but also from Tallahassee-based political action committees supporting her one newspaper ad and exactly 100 yard signs But she had a booth at Howard’s Flea Market in Homosassa and showed up at every candidate event every Sunday at Howard’s Flea Market talking to ordinary people Barek said citizens want a slowdown in growth They want the Nature Coast to be the Nature Coast,” she said “They’re tired of all these developers coming and everything is cleared Barek’s answer was pragmatic: comfort breaks during Commission meetings “I would like to see a little bit of civility come back to the board,” she said the Chairperson should take a 10-minute comfort break It appears Lince Dorado has returned to World Wrestling Entertainment pretty much out of nowhere as he wrestled as part of an NXT live event in Citrus Spring Florida tonight opposite Friday Night SmackDown Dorado's last match on screen for WWE was a losing effort against Cedric Alexander on the August 20 following a series of losses mostly alongside his Lucha House Party tag team partner Gran Metalik Dorado first came to WWE through the Cruiserweight Classic tournament in 2016 before eventually becoming a major part of the 205 Live brand competing in the cruiserweight division on a consistent basis before eventually forming the Lucha House Party group with Metalik and Kalisto Dorado has been wrestling across a wide variety of indie promotions including Major League Wrestling most recently losing to Rich Swann at CZW's Cage of Death 22 event on December 21st Dorado talked about his return to NXT with the following post on X: Cats out of the bag! Time to get #luchalit @WWENXT #NXTCitrusSprings pic.twitter.com/MAJJp7vFKf It is currently unknown to what capacity Dorado has returned—whether this is a true return with him re-signing with the company in an official capacity or if it's just the start of things to come with he and WWE working on a deal following this appearance #NXTCitrusSprings It’s a Lucha kind of night pic.twitter.com/Fb5EwiOz58 Full results from this NXT live event include: Are you excited to see Lince Dorado back in WWE Should he be part of the NXT roster or go to either Raw or SmackDown — Shelters are opening across the area in anticipation of Hurricane Helene which is making its way toward the Gulf of Mexico It wasn’t even close, and Holly Davis isn’t going anywhere The first-term Commissioner easily defeated no-party upstart Paul Grogan to win re-election to Citrus County Commission a defeated Inverness City Council candidate known for his anti-LGBTQ rhetoric rarely campaigned and never said why he was running against Davis Davis posted a thank you on her Facebook page “It’s been an honor to serve you these last four years and am grateful for the opportunity to continue,” she said This wasn’t even a contest on paper. Davis had $85,000 in collections; nearly all of Grogan’s $5,189 came from his own pocket and his biggest expense was the $2,929 ballot qualifying fee no no-party candidate had finished with more than 41% in a Citrus County race many wondered whether an upset in the August Primary would carry over to District 5 in the General Election District 3 Commissioner Ruthie Davis Schlabach also thought she had an easy re-election path only to lose to Janet Barek a cantankerous 74-year-old Citrus Springs woman who is a regular attendee at County Commission meetings One significant difference: Barek campaigned vigorously showing up whenever candidates were invited Grogan, a merchant marine captain who spends eight months a year at sea, didn’t campaign in any traditional sense. Grogan did not participate in the Citrus County Chronicle’s election events nor did he provide the newspaper any campaign information Grogan is a prolific Facebook hound often posting dozens of times in a single day Other than some yard signs scattered about and $1,000 in radio ads Grogan didn’t make a single campaign move Grogan didn’t seem to have any specific platform it reads: “He hopes to support responsible development and local autonomy in Citrus County and additionally give back to his community and the world via this position Davis, who is completing her year as Chair, is best known for being the architect behind the county’s first strategic plan She also interacts frequently with citizens “You may not like my answers sometimes — all too often I’m as frustrated as you but it’s the legal reality of the situation — but you will always get the straight truth from me as to what we can accomplish together,” she said Schoors please provide me with your employment contract with this authors contract with Florida Politics He is confusing the marketplace soliciting advertising from Candidates as a Blogger offering no Press Identification as anything else You stated you employ only journalists writing articles yet Mike Wright is clearly retired as a journalist and hides your employment situation He prides himself to be a fanciful Hit Man slanting articles for publication not only to a webpage operating in Interstate Commerce but recirculates blogger material into a fake attempt to recapture his bygone title of Journalist even though his material is offered in such commercial venues as a local Citrus County glorified coupon cutter advertising venue called Hometown Citrus as well In fact his blog was started with the aid of the local big wigs at the Chamber of Commerce His logo was provided by Citrus County Commissioner Holly Leigh Davis in a clear conflict of interest In fact Mike Wright provided big play to her his whole career offering exclusive coverage at her home with other officials floating this state’s Sunshine Laws I sought clarification from Mike Wright but he refuses to reveal who he is working for I am trying to ascertain his commercial interests in trying to mask a coupon book as News An official from Hometown Citrus is his buddy and refuses to provide any information as to his misleading behavior in the marketplace I require to examine his contract with you for my required good faith pre suit investigation as to my targeting by rival competitors in the marketplace Please provide me specifically if Mike Wright signed a no compete clause in his contract with Florida Politics and his role with your entity You specifically said to me I should write this request to you on this platform It has been screenshotted because this author has been known to block and erase any of my efforts to competently investigate my case for my legal counsel I haven’t dealt with ethnic names in later years I’m in the land of Anglo Saxon based names lol My posting on here complies with the request you made of me in our email discussion Many tourists who visit Florida head for Orange County, home of the state’s most famous theme parks. But just 85 miles west of here lies a lesser-known county, with a similar name and its own wild character. If you’re looking to explore Florida’s natural beauty, or if you’re into hiking, biking, and paddling, you should visit Citrus County That hippo is Lucifer, better known as Lu, and he took up residence in what’s now Homosassa Springs State Park back when it was just another roadside attraction Lu faced a possible eviction: only native animals are allowed in the state parks his many fans beseeched the then-Governor Lawton Chiles for a special dispensation to let Lu stay Chiles declared Lu an official citizen of Florida and Lu has been delighting (and occasionally splattering) visitors ever since But Lu isn’t the only worthy attraction here – there’s plenty more wildlife and incredible nature to see Use this guide to inspire your next adventure to Citrus County The Wildlife Walk takes visitors past captive bobcats Panthers are the official Florida state animal yet they’re also on the endangered species list The park’s most notable landmark is the enormous manatee statue out front large enough to be seen from the nearby U.S 19 If you’d rather see a living manatee you’ll find them in the Fish Bowl Underwater Observatory sunk down in the spring itself the park has a manatee program in the bleachers that overlooks the Fish Bowl The 20-minute show offers a quick tutorial by a park volunteer about manatee biology Manatees are central to tourism in Citrus County thanks to a Cornell University grad student named Daniel “Woodie” Hartman who conducted the first in-depth study of the lives of manatees in the late 1960s He ended up writing about his research for National Geographic Jacques Cousteau happened to read the article and featured Florida’s “forgotten mermaids” on his popular TV show in 1972 and Crystal River is now the only community in America with a manatee-based economy This 61-acre site just off U.S.19 contains six pre-Columbian burial and temple mounds demonstrating that this was one of the longest continuously occupied sites in Florida Not only was it occupied for more than 1,000 years but the evidence shows people traveled thousands of miles to visit every year to trade goods take the mile-long trail and stop by the museum a piece of memorable ‘60s architecture which shows off some of the artifacts found amid the mounds The trail includes a 51-step staircase to the top of Temple Mound A which rewards you with a beautiful view of the surrounding tidal creek Described as “the jewel of Crystal River,” and beloved by locals Hunter Springs Park offers a relaxing stopover at the most accessible spring in Kings Bay In addition to the boardwalk for manatee viewing the park is open to swimming year-round and has a playground There’s a fee for the use of the launch but no kayak rental is available at the park kayaks are available for rent from many outfitters out of Kings Bay to ensure you have a wonderful day on the water To step into Crystal River Preserve State Park is to enter a time machine. Much of the property has remained untouched for centuries, allowing visitors a vision of Florida of the past. The park, just down the road from Crystal River Archeological State Park stretches 20 miles along the Gulf Coast between Yankeetown and Homosassa protecting more than 27,000 acres of scrub There are two kayak and canoe launches – one by the park headquarters, the other by Mullet Hole. Crystal River Preserve Adventures offers reservations for guided kayak excursions Wednesday and Friday provided by the 24- seat vessel “Monroe.” But what many visitors prefer is to hike or bike on the Seven-Mile Loop Trail which is the longest unpaved loop in Citrus County What adds even more to its appeal is that it’s part of the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail The coastal location combined with the undeveloped character of the park makes it a major hotspot for birders looking to boost their life lists Be forewarned – there are no restrooms or potable water on the trail so take your canteen and be sure you go before you go Another prime paddling spot is the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes This is the largest freshwater system in Citrus County covering approximately 22,000 acres near Inverness Local residents love the undeveloped feel of the area although people have altered the landscape repeatedly since the 1880s it’s three separate pools that connect 15 lakes relying on water from groundwater and surface water movement from the Withlacoochee River The Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes surrounds most of the Flying Eagle Preserve and swamps along five miles of the Withlacoochee River Along the water are 22 miles of multi-use trails winding through woods and old pastures making the preserve a terrific place to hike or bike The preserve is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail which means you’re liable to see everything from ducks to wild turkeys to raptors here Birds recorded in the preserve include sandhill cranes whose long necks have earned them the nickname “snakebirds” You’re also likely to see gopher tortoises which Floridians used to call “Hoover chickens” during the depression Don’t try to eat them now – they’re a protected species An even better ride—if you’re up for it—can be had on the 47-mile Withlacoochee State Trail The trail passes through three counties (Citrus making it one of the longest paved rails-to-trails projects in the state you don’t have to ride the whole trail all the way to the end in one trip It passes through several small towns that offer a good place to stop for the afternoon or the night (or even the week) “The southern end of the trail offers plenty of shade and a nice view of the Withlacoochee River while the northern end is more open,” says trail manager Christopher Raby “My favorite portion is the mid-section of the trail that runs through downtown Inverness and borders Wallace Brooks (park) and Liberty Park.” You can peel off the Withlacoochee State Trail to explore the Liberty Trail a meandering boardwalk through cypress and palm trees that runs along Lake Henderson and connects Liberty and Wallace Brooks parks You’ll have to park your bike and tie your walking shoes because the Inverness-owned Liberty Trail is for foot traffic only you have a better chance to spot the wildlife all around you Waterfowl such as egrets and herons swoop in to feed in the marshes and you’re likely to see alligators and turtles To protect the natural habitat of manatees Fish and Wildlife Service set up the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in 1983 which covers Three Sisters Springs the last unspoiled and undeveloped spring habitat in Kings Bay You can view Three Sisters Springs from land by hiking the boardwalk which offers a variety of viewing platforms and regular guided tours during what the staff calls “manatee season.” Beginning in mid-November seeking the warmth of the springs’ flow from underground which protects them from the cold That crowding usually continues until late March when the temperatures rise and they slowly disperse it’s still possible to see manatees and your best chance of spotting them is the early mornings Here you can spot up to 100 different native and migratory bird species that have flocked to this lush home You can’t jump into the spring from the boardwalk and splash around with the manatees but you can bring or rent a canoe or kayak and launch from any of the public boat ramps or kayak launches on Kings Bay Then you can make your way to the spring run for Three Sisters This is it: the one place where everyone says you can experience Florida the way it was meant to be People will call it “pristine” the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge will blow your mind was established in 1943 for the protection of the flocks of migratory birds that stop off there There’s a visitors center with a two-story observation tower but most of the refuge is accessible only by water and best experienced from a kayak or canoe along the spring-fed Chassahowitzka River estuaries and brackish marshes provide the perfect environment for a variety of marine life including manatees which like to graze on the seagrass meadows in the refuge’s tidal bays This post is sponsored by Discover Crystal River. Click here to explore more We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the world’s hidden wonders Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders Janet Barek, a Citrus County Commission mainstay for years, stunned Commissioner Ruthie Davis Schlabach in her District 3 re-election attempt Schlabach held a slight edge in early votes, but Election Day voting pushed Barek over the top with 51% Fewer than 800 votes separated them out of 37,000 votes cast Meanwhile, in District 1, voters returned Jeff Kinnard to office for his third term with 57% over Curtiss “CJ” Bryant Schlabach had far out raised and outspent Barek Schlabach had $65,000 in contributions to Barek’s $3,200 the District 3 race garnered much of the attention as both candidates discussed the growth taking place countywide Bryant’s attempt to paint Kinnard as a rubber-stamping pro-development Commissioner may have impacted the final numbers whose re-election was unopposed just four years ago angered pockets of the county with votes for developments that neighbors opposed Kinnard said he supports well-maintained growth He often says he’d rather vote for a quality development that will add value to the community than to deny a development based on fear of what growth may bring He criticized Kinnard for approving development plans to upzone property providing more homes than what’s allowed by right The District 3 candidates stuck to familiar themes Barek focused on residential road resurfacing She has long supported a sales tax increase to repave neighborhood roads Schlabach campaigned on a record that included the Inverness Airport Business Park a new animal shelter and pickleball courts in Beverly Hills For Barek, the conversation often started and ended with residential road resurfacing. As a resident of Citrus Springs, which has some of the worst neighborhood streets in the county Barek said she has seen infrastructure deteriorate Republican Commissioner Holly Davis, completing her first term in office, goes up against Paul Grogan a no-party candidate who spends eight months of the year at sea as a merchant marine Davis has $85,000 in collections including some of Citrus County’s biggest political contributors Grogan has $5,189 in collections and all but $318 is his money His biggest expense: a $2,929 ballot qualifying fee He isn’t campaigning in any traditional sense. Grogan did not participate in the Citrus County Chronicle’s election events And no no-party voter has finished with more than 41% in a Citrus County race Grogan’s efforts might be dismissed as an attention-getter Grogan doesn’t seem to have any specific platform Grogan has received support from a diverse group of leaders and advocates across his jurisdiction These endorsements reflect his commitment to equality as well as his ability to build coalitions and effectively advocate for his constituents.” Davis has spent only about $28,000 — a third of her contributor tally