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.

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.