Man threatens to kill woman with sword after smoking meth in Floral City, deputies say

A 35-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a sword on East Emerald Lane in Floral City on Thursday afternoon. 

Pizza Hut in Homosassa Springs revives classic 1980s look, sees sales soar

A restaurant franchisee is bringing back 1980s nostalgia by transforming a Homosassa Springs Pizza Hut into a retro dining room complete with vintage decor and traditional menu favorites.          

Boarding facility owner arrested for animal cruelty in Homosassa: 'Trust was broken'

The owner of a Homosassa boarding facility faces felony animal cruelty charges after investigators say two dogs died in a converted garage lacking clean water and adequate ventilation. 

Citrus County woman returns home after surviving septic shock, amputations

A Citrus County woman is celebrating her return home to Crystal River after surviving a life-threatening bout of septic shock that led doctors to amputate parts of her hands and legs.

Lecanto home struck by lighting, smoke pours from garage: CCFR

A presumed lightning strike ignited a garage fire at a Lecanto home on Monday afternoon. Citrus County Fire Rescue crews responded quickly to contain the smoke and cut power to the home.

Fourth of July weekend lane closures: Bay Area interstates, highways and bridges affected through next week

Drivers traveling across the Bay Area should prepare for overnight lane closures and ongoing construction projects as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues roadwork throughout the region next week.

Dog rescued after overheating during hike in Citrus County

A large dog was rushed to emergency medical care last week after collapsing from heat stress during a forest hike in Citrus County. 

Citrus County data center proposal withdrawn after resident backlash, hearings canceled

A controversial proposal that could have brought a data center to Citrus County has been withdrawn, county officials announced Tuesday, ending — for now — a debate that sparked strong opposition from residents and previously prompted local government leaders to impose a moratorium on future data center projects.

Crystal River fire: Explosions destroy honey facility

A commercial fire tore through a Crystal River honey processing facility on Sunday, triggering explosions and racking up over $1.2 million in structural and content losses, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Citrus County highlights 19 free Narcan distribution sites for 'Revive Awareness Day'

Citrus County marked "Revive Awareness Day" on Friday by offering free Narcan doses and educational resources at the Lecanto Government Building to help combat overdose deaths.

Dunnellon woman arrested after 92 neglected animals found at breeding business

A Dunnellon woman faces felony animal cruelty charges after a multi-day sheriff's office investigation uncovered dozens of severely neglected animals at her Citrus County breeding business.

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. 

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.

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.