Storm Distillery owner dies days after business explodes in downtown Inverness
Days after Storm Distillery exploded in downtown Inverness, its owner has passed away, according to a post the business made on its Facebook page.
Days after Storm Distillery exploded in downtown Inverness, its owner has passed away, according to a post the business made on its Facebook page.
Lecanto mobile home seriously damaged by fire, 2 pets killed and multiple rescued: CCFR
Two pets are dead and multiple other animals were rescued by firefighters Saturday afternoon after a blaze spread through a mobile home in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Two pets are dead and multiple other animals were rescued by firefighters Saturday afternoon after a blaze spread through a mobile home in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Inverness distillery explosion sends 3 to hospital: CCSO
An explosion at Storm Distillery in Inverness injured three people on Friday morning and shut down the entire downtown courthouse square for hours.
An explosion at Storm Distillery in Inverness injured three people on Friday morning and shut down the entire downtown courthouse square for hours.
Four arrested for trafficking fentanyl in Citrus County, Sheriff says
A Citrus County search warrant led to the arrest of four people, and the seizure of several grams of fentayl.
A Citrus County search warrant led to the arrest of four people, and the seizure of several grams of fentayl.
Florida fugitive captured, arrested hours after Floral City fire sparked deadly stabbing investigation: CCSO
A man was captured and arrested after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning.
A man was captured and arrested after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning.
Florida woman trying to rekindle marriage accused of torching husband’s home: Affidavit
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies say she lit her husband’s home on fire.
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies say she lit her husband’s home on fire.
8 inmates, employees schemed to bring cell phones, drugs, other contraband into Citrus County Jail: Indictment
A group of inmates and employees are accused of working together to introduce contraband into the Citrus County Jail.
A group of inmates and employees are accused of working together to introduce contraband into the Citrus County Jail.
RV explosion hospitalizes 2 children, 2 adults with severe burns: CCFR
Two children and two adults were hospitalized after an RV exploded and burst into flames in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Two children and two adults were hospitalized after an RV exploded and burst into flames in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Citrus County residents fighting asphalt plant proposal that could end up at neighborhood’s edge
Neighbors in a Citrus County community are fighting a proposal that could bring an asphalt plant to the edge of their neighborhood.
Neighbors in a Citrus County community are fighting a proposal that could bring an asphalt plant to the edge of their neighborhood.
52 cats seized from Citrus County animal rescue volunteer’s home that had dead cat in bathroom: CCSO
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
2 teens accused of vandalizing a Floral Strawberry Festival ATM, torching a UTV: CCSO
Two Citrus County teens are facing several charges, including arson and burglary after crews setting up for the Floral City Strawberry Festival discovered a vandalized ATM.
Two Citrus County teens are facing several charges, including arson and burglary after crews setting up for the Floral City Strawberry Festival discovered a vandalized ATM.
Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
Citrus County residents, commissioners in battle over potential data center in Holder
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.
Citrus County multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, driver runs from scene: FHP
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Holder left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Holder left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Electrical fire destroys tent at liquidator store near Dunnellon: CCFR
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Former Citrus County Sheriff Charlie Dean passes away at 86
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Charles "Charlie" Dean Sr., whose career in public service spanned nearly four decades in law enforcement and legislative branches.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Charles "Charlie" Dean Sr., whose career in public service spanned nearly four decades in law enforcement and legislative branches.
4 teens arrested after armed robbery at Inverness Citgo gas station: CCSO
Four teenagers were arrested following an armed robbery at a Citgo gas station in Inverness on Sunday afternoon.
Four teenagers were arrested following an armed robbery at a Citgo gas station in Inverness on Sunday afternoon.
Homosassa mobile home using 'alternative power sources' destroyed by fire: CCFR
A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
A mobile home in Homosassa was destroyed following a "heavily involved" fire that broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Family-owned Brannen Bank turns 100 by keeping it personal
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
Dead dogs, cats found inside home of self-proclaimed Citrus County animal rescue Hess Haven owner: CCSO
The owner of a self-proclaimed animal rescue in Citrus County is facing charges after deputies said they removed more than 40 animals from her home where dead birds, cats and a dog were found inside.
The owner of a self-proclaimed animal rescue in Citrus County is facing charges after deputies said they removed more than 40 animals from her home where dead birds, cats and a dog were found inside.