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Citrus County Records Largest Crystal Meth Bust In History

Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving a warrant at a Citrus County home and found the largest amount of crystal methamphetamine in the history of the county department. The…

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Methamphetamine also known as crystal meth

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Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputies were serving a warrant at a Citrus County home and found the largest amount of crystal methamphetamine in the history of the county department.

The home where the seizure took place is on South Kik Point in Floral City, Florida.

It was a total amount of five pounds of meth and additionally, some paraphernalia and meth for personal use.

Horrifically, a child was living in the home and was exposed to the drug use and sales. DOCF was contacted and the agency is working to find a home for the child.

The three adults taken into custody are Ginger Sue Mason, 50, Alan Joe Hyatt, 38, and Darra Ann Deshea Lee, 30.

I'm guessing on Monday's MJ Morning Show, we'll play Meth Lab Monday (even though there was no indication that there was an actual lab in the home.

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Tampa Tops List Of Best Florida Cities To Live In

There's a recent listing that highlights all the best places to live in the state, and we are certainly proud about where Tampa landed on the list.

Would you believe Tampa is number one on the list? You probably do if you live here and know all of the great things about Tampa.

The study gauged things like population, beaches, crime, things to do, median income, job opportunities, etc.

Tampa is a great place for so many reasons, and more businesses are relocating to Tampa. And it's smack in the middle of the state. You can drive right over to Orlando for some fun.

According to Forbes, “Tampa has also experienced an influx of employers across several industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to financial services and life sciences. Tourism and MacDill Air Force Base also play a pivotal role. While Tampa offers everything you need for daily life, Orlando is also a two-hour drive and Miami is only four hours away.”

Being a native Floridian, I've spent time in most of the cities that made the top ten, so I'll tell you a quick thing or two about what I like or don't like.

1. Tampa

Tampa is close to beautiful beaches in Pinellas, but still offers so many amazing spots to dine and great recreation, too. Speaking of recreation, there are plenty of great teams to get behind, both college and professional teams.

2. Jacksonville

I enjoy Jacksonville when I visit, but I still think of it as South Georgia. It's not easy to get from Jax to Miami (like it is from Tampa).

3. Gainesville

I went to school at University of Florida. Best school in the state. Great campus that sets the atmosphere for the whole town. But I feel landlocked when I'm there.

4. Cape Coral

I haven't spent much (if any time here), but it must be decent coming in at number 4 on the list.

5. Orlando

Who doesn't love Orlando for a vacation? But to live there? It's too touristy in some spots. Not like Tampa.

6. Miami

Miami is hot, happening. It's got an amazing international flair. Fine dining, arts, exciting night life...the beaches. However, it's not as good as Tampa because it's so expensive!

7. Melbourne

I have not spent enough time here, so I don't know how to assess it. I can only say, I'm sure it's not as cool as Tampa.

8. Sarasota

I love Sarasota. The beaches are gorgeous. Again, a place that has more and more restaurants that are cropping up, but not quite as happening as Tampa.

9. Tallahassee

I do love Tallahassee. Why? Because you feel like you are in another part of the country with the hillier terrain and the weather. Even though I went to UF and graduated from USF, my sis graduated from FSU so I loved visiting her and going to football games there, too. Definitely, a fun college town and even more being the state capitol.

10. Pensacola

I haven't spent much time here, but for a panhandle city, it's not bad. I've heard the beaches are nice.

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.