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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man found dead inside Crystal River home, homicide investigation underway: CCSO
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating what they say is a potential homicide after finding a man dead inside a Crystal River home.
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.
Man shot to death at Crystal River home, deputies investigating
A 62-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Crystal River braces for storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The west coast of Crystal River is bracing for storm surge coming from Hurricane Helene. Residents and business owners spent Wednesday morning getting their valuables to safety, and then evacuating.
Gov. DeSantis announces $2.8 million grant for Citrus County infrastructure, economic development
A long-awaited project in Citrus County got a much-needed boost today.
Citrus County fire training captain dies in Fourth of July boat crash in Crystal River
A training captain with Citrus County Fire Rescue died Thursday evening after an off-duty boat crash in Crystal River, officials said.
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.
Family mourns after Crystal River restaurant employee shot and killed
Early Friday morning, Bailey Ziegler’s life changed forever.
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.