Citrus County issues burn ban due to dry conditions
A burn ban is officially in effect in Citrus County as much of the Bay Area deals with dry conditions.
Man arrested in Citrus County after deputies find drugs, guns and cash during traffic stop: CCSO
Citrus County deputies say an 18-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop over the weekend after they found drugs, guns and cash in the vehicle he was driving.
1 dead after near head-on crash in Citrus County, FHP says
A 56-year-old Inverness man died at the scene of a crash on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
Citrus County woman seriously injured after hit-and-run: FHP
Troopers are searching for the driver who took off after hitting a woman that was riding an e-bike last week.
Motorcyclist hit tree during deadly crash in Citrus County, FHP says
A 41-year-old Lecanto man died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Critically injured Citrus County deputy honored for service amid family's health care concerns
One year after Citrus County Deputy Andy Lahera was hit by a car and nearly killed while on duty, commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing his service and dedication to the community.
Man shot, killed at Inverness shopping plaza: Deputies
A man was shot and killed after a fight escalated at Colonial Plaza in Inverness on Tuesday morning, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies investigating shooting in Citrus County neighborhood, suspect in custody
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is working to get answers after responding to a shooting in a neighborhood early Saturday.
Cyber-predator sting in Citrus County leads to 15 arrests
Fifteen ‘cyber-predators’ have been arrested in an undercover operation in Citrus County.
Deadly crash in Citrus County
A 23-year-old Beverly Hills (FL) man died at the scene of a crash early on Sunday morning, according to officials.
Fleeing felon arrested after crashing into Citrus County home, injuring occupant
A felon was arrested after he led deputies on a high-speed chase before eventually crashing into a Citrus County home on Tuesday evening
9 rescued from sinking boats over the weekend off Citrus County's coast
Nine boaters were rescued off Citrus County's coast over the weekend after two reports of sinking vessels.
Citrus County man who worked in investment industry for decades arrested for fraud, grand theft: Officials
A Homosassa man is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from numerous Citrus County residents.
Little League fields named for Crystal River native killed in Montana
Crystal River’s new T-ball fields will be named in honor of a former Little Leaguer who was killed in a shooting in Montana.
Walmart parking lot shooting injures 1 in Inverness
A man accused of opening fire in a Walmart parking lot in Inverness, striking one person in the neck, has been arrested.
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.
Citrus County teen presented with prestigious Girl Scouts’ Medal of Honor for helping save lives
A Citrus County teen received the Girl Scouts’ Medal of Honor for her life-saving efforts while rafting in the Grand Canyon.
Retired K-9 dies after serving 7 years with Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K-9s.
Crystal River man collides with SUV, hits 2 trees during deadly crash: FHP
An 81-year-old Crystal River man died at the scene of a crash just after midnight on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4 arrested after narcotics search in Citrus County: CCSO
Four people were arrested in Citrus County on Friday after a narcotics search revealed fentanyl and methamphetamine, among other drugs, at an Inverness home.