Boat Launch Special Master Hearing - June 17, 2026

The Citrus County Government held a Boat Launch Special Master Hearing on June 17, 2026, to address violations of the county's boat launch ordinance at the McCrae's Homosassa boat ramp. The hearing involved reviewing evidence from surveillance cameras and certified mail notices related to three separate violations where individuals launched watercraft without paying the required fees. The county presented records from Premium Parking to substantiate the violations and the delivery of notices. Fines were assessed for each violation, ranging from $24.91 in costs for a first-time offense to $50 plus investigative costs for subsequent violations. The hearing also discussed the scheduling frequency of these hearings, with the county indicating they occur every three months to manage enforcement and fine escalation effectively.