Citrus County deputies warn residents of Duke Energy scam
A phone scam targeting Duke Energy customers is circulating -- this time in Citrus County, authorities warned.
Verbal threat could become felony under Lecanto lawmaker's proposal
Under Florida law, a verbal threat to shoot up a school is not illegal, but a state lawmaker from Lecanto has proposed a change.
Officials find missing Citrus County paddleboarder
Citrus County deputies said they found a known addleboarder who went missing Wednesday night.
Son who once defended mother against allegations of abuse now charged with her murder
Denise Hallowell said her experience as an adopted child inspired her to adopt children of her own.
Body of 'beloved' missing Citrus County paddleboarder found
The body of a missing Citrus County man was found Monday afternoon, more than a day after the popular paddleboarder was spotted heading out of Hunter Springs Park.
Son of former Citrus County teacher charged in her murder
The son of a Citrus County teacher, who was found dead in her home in July, has been charged with her murder, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Bus driver saves boy from being hit by speeding truck in Citrus County
When Becky Shaffer turns the key on her Citrus County school bus, it's more than just the start of her shift.
FHP: Woman killed in crash with drunk driver in Citrus County
A 22-year-old woman has died after a drunk driver ran a stop sign and caused a crash in Citrus County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Citrus County sheriff urges preparation ahead of Dorian
Residents in Citrus County spent much of Thursday prepping for Hurricane Dorian.
Citrus Co. official pushes to make verbal threats illegal
Momentum is building for Florida lawmakers to change the law regarding threats of mass violence.
Citrus County sheriff fatally struck pedestrian on U.S. 19, troopers say
A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing U.S. Highway 19 in Weeki Wachee Wednesday night. The driver was Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast.
Citrus County sheriff posts video response to concerns about alleged school threats
The Citrus County sheriff posted a video Friday evening in an attempt to put the community at ease after it was revealed threats were made by an inmate to "shoot up" Inverness Primary School.
Officials: Man will not be charged for threat to "shoot up" Inverness Primary School
Threats to "shoot up" a school in Inverness, Florida were made public by the Citrus County School District Thursday.
Health advisory issued for mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Citrus County
Health officials in Citrus County have issued an advisory for West Nile virus, which is a mosquito-borne disease.
Citrus County adds text-to-911 service
Citrus County residents are now one text message away from life-saving help. The sheriff's office activated text-to-911 service Friday, joining 39 other counties across the state to offer the service.
Code violators could go to jail in Citrus County
Citrus County is cracking down on those who don't want to follow the rules. In the past, code violators were only handed fines.
Citrus County man has 6 surgeries to remove massive bacterial infection
A Citrus County man had to undergo six surgeries to remove a massive infection caused by a type of so-called flesh-eating bacteria.
Citrus County teacher found dead at her home
A Citrus County woman was found dead inside her home Saturday. Investigators are now trying to figure out what happened to 57-year-old teacher Denise Hallowell, and if, perhaps, there was any foul play.
More babies born to mothers who smoke in Citrus County
For decades, Americans have known smoking cigarettes - especially while pregnant - is harmful to a mother and baby's health.
Man with disability gifted custom golf cart after his was stolen
A group of good Samaritans gifted an elderly man a customized golf cart after his was stolen a few weeks ago.