Video shows moments before deputies shoot and kill man during Crystal River hostage situation: CCSO

Newly released surveillance footage, witness cellphone video and deputy body camera footage show the moments leading up to a deputy-involved shooting in Crystal River that left a 37-year-old man dead, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

Man killed by deputies after holding woman at knifepoint in Crystal River: CCSO

Four Citrus County deputies shot and killed a man who was holding a woman in a headlock with a knife at a BP gas station in Crystal River, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect hospitalized after deputy-involved shooting in Crystal River: CCSO

A suspect was taken into custody and hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in Crystal River on Saturday, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

DeSantis awards $100 million for Florida springs restoration

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in state grants Wednesday during a press conference in Crystal River to boost water quality and expand water supply projects across Florida.

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.

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.

Several animals found dead after house fire in Crystal River: CCFR

Several animals were found dead after a fire broke out at a Crystal River home on Tuesday afternoon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

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.

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters after boat crashes into dayboard

The U.S. Coast Guard is praising a boat crew that rushed to the aid of two boaters on Crystal River after their vessel hit a dayboard.

Nearly 3 pounds of meth recovered, 2 women arrested in Crystal River bust: CCSO

Nearly three pounds of meth was recovered after two women were arrested at a motorhome in Crystal River, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

DOGE cuts impact Bay Area wildlife refuge

Sweeping federal workforce cuts are trickling down to the Tampa Bay area. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is now operating at 50% staffing after two park rangers were terminated on Friday.

Crystal River resident hospitalized after house fire breaks out: CCFR

A Crystal River resident was hospitalized after a fire broke out at their home early on Monday morning, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Man shoots his dog in the neck with a crossbow, deputies say

A Crystal River man is accused of animal cruelty after shooting his dog in the back of the neck with a crossbow and leaving the injured dog alone in his car.