Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
Driver ejected, dies after truck overturns and strikes pole in Inverness crash: FHP
A 28-year-old man was ejected and killed in a rollover crash after his pickup truck struck a utility pole in Inverness early Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Rescued parrots find a home at Inverness sanctuary
Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary at 84 N Florida Avenue in Inverness takes in birds that are abandoned, confiscated or turned over by their owners because they can no longer care for them.
Florida couple's costly fight for justice after hit-and-run trial delays
Janice Boulay was struck by a driver in a Massachusetts parking lot in April 2021. The crash shattered her knee, broke her hand and leg, and left her hospitalized and in rehabilitation for months.
Fire breaks out at vacant Crystal River mobile home: CCFR
A fire broke out at a mobile home in Crystal River on Friday evening, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Citrus County school resource officer dies unexpectedly after shift
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a school resource officer who died unexpectedly on Friday.
Fire breaks out at Lecanto home: CCFR
A fire broke out at a home in Lecanto on Friday night, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Multiple parked cars catch fire in Dunnellon
Multiple cars caught on fire on North Florida Avenue and West Biloxi Place in Dunnellon Thursday evening, according to the Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Electrical fire destroys mobile home in Floral City: CCFR
A Floral City mobile home was destroyed after a fire broke out on Friday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Multiple campers, structures destroyed after fire breaks out in Dunnellon: CCFR
Multiple structures and campers were destroyed after a fire broke out on Friday night in Dunnellon, according to the Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Funeral service Sunday for Citrus County Deputy Andy Lahera
A funeral service for Citrus County Deputy Andy Lahera is happening on Sunday afternoon at the Seven Rivers Church in Lecanto.
Efforts underway to revive Crystal River Historic Cemetery from decades of flooding, neglect
Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery was established in 1884 as one of the area’s earliest burial sites for Black residents.
Fire destroys Inverness RV after mechanical failure in engine: CCFR
An Inverness RV was destroyed after Citrus County Fire Rescue says a mechanical failure in the engine compartment sparked a fire on Friday afternoon.
Citrus County deputy dies 2 years after being hit by a car at a high school graduation
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Andres "Andy" Lahera, who died a little more than two years after he was struck by a car while he was directing traffic outside Lecanto High School’s graduation.
Driver arrested after hit-and-run leaves Citrus County man seriously injured: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says the driver involved in a hit-and-run that injured a man on Saturday in Citrus County has been arrested.
Manatee released back in Crystal River after recovering from severe cold stress lesions, bone infection
A manatee rescued from Crystal River more than a year ago was released back into the springs after making a full recovery at ZooTampa.
Citrus Springs man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash; search for driver underway
A Citrus Springs man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, and now troopers are trying to find the suspect.
Arrests made in connection to 2021 murder of 20-year-old in Hernando
Two people have been charged in connection with a 2021 homicide that left a 20-year-old dead, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Small plane crash at Inverness Airport sends 2 to the hospital
Two people were taken to the hospital after a small plane crash at Inverness Airport on Thursday.
Lightning strike sparks Crystal River house fire: CCFR
Lightning caused a house fire on W. Jehle Court in Crystal River on Saturday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.