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.
Commission gives ambulance service with 80-minute wait times 45 days to make changes
How long should you have to wait for an ambulance? Five minutes, 10 minutes, or how about an hour?
Manatee rescued from Kings Bay
A manatee that beached itself in Kings Bay over the holiday is being treated at a zoo in Tampa, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Car goes flying onto Citrus County car dealership
It was one wild scene in Citrus County as a car was seen flying through the air. The driver narrowly avoided a horrific crash in Crystal River.
Two deputies, civilian injured when suspect flees traffic stop
A suspect injured two deputies when he took off during a traffic stop Tuesday evening, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Officials find missing Citrus County paddleboarder
Citrus County deputies said they found a known addleboarder who went missing Wednesday night.
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.
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.
Disabled man's stolen golf cart recovered by Citrus deputies
A customized golf cart belonging to a disabled veteran in Crystal River has been recovered by deputies two weeks after it was stolen from his property.
FOUND: Service dog reunited with owners after going missing in Crystal River
Deputies said a missing service dog has thankfully been reunited with his owner, hours after going missing following a car accident in Crystal River.