DOGE cuts impact Bay Area wildlife refuge
Sweeping federal workforce cuts are trickling down to the Tampa Bay area. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is now operating at 50% staffing after two park rangers were terminated on Friday.
Crystal River resident hospitalized after house fire breaks out: CCFR
A Crystal River resident was hospitalized after a fire broke out at their home early on Monday morning, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Man shoots his dog in the neck with a crossbow, deputies say
A Crystal River man is accused of animal cruelty after shooting his dog in the back of the neck with a crossbow and leaving the injured dog alone in his car.
Man shot to death at Crystal River home, deputies investigating
A 62-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Crystal River braces for storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The west coast of Crystal River is bracing for storm surge coming from Hurricane Helene. Residents and business owners spent Wednesday morning getting their valuables to safety, and then evacuating.
Gov. DeSantis announces $2.8 million grant for Citrus County infrastructure, economic development
A long-awaited project in Citrus County got a much-needed boost today.
Citrus County fire training captain dies in Fourth of July boat crash in Crystal River
A training captain with Citrus County Fire Rescue died Thursday evening after an off-duty boat crash in Crystal River, officials said.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 kids, 3 adults from sinking ship near Crystal River
Five people, including two children, are back on dry land after their boat overturned off Crystal River on Sunday evening.
Family mourns after Crystal River restaurant employee shot and killed
Early Friday morning, Bailey Ziegler’s life changed forever.
Primary suspect in October Crystal River murder dies from self-inclicted wounds: CCSO
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office reported a man who was the primary suspect in a Crystal River murder investigation died on Tuesday from self-inflicted injuries.
7-year-old Crystal River boy competing for 'Best Mullet' in national competition
A 7-year-old from Crystal River is competing in a national competition for the title "Best Mullet in America."
Academy of Environmental Sciences at risk of closing due to necessary repairs
A Citrus County school is at risk of closing next year because of necessary repairs that need to be made.
Program to restore seagrass also saving sea cows in Homosassa Springs
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
Crystal River bowler rolls 2 perfect games in a row, plans on going pro
Seth Phillips, 21, has only been bowling seriously for three years, but plans on going pro after he bowled two perfect games in a row.
Swim with manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Crystal River tour guide searching for family who lost camera with years-old vacation photos
A tour guide in Crystal River saw a glimmer on the bottom of the spring near the end of a manatee’s nose. It was an old camera and now he's launched a social media campaign to return it to its owners.
34th annual Florida Manatee Fest kicks off this weekend in Citrus County
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
Crystal River man arrested for attempted murder 5 days after being released from prison
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
Investigation underway after human remains found in Crystal River
Detectives in Citrus County are investigating after a landowner found skeletal remains on his property this weekend.