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.
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Citrus County data center proposal withdrawn after resident backlash, hearings canceled
A controversial proposal that could have brought a data center to Citrus County has been withdrawn, county officials announced Tuesday, ending — for now — a debate that sparked strong opposition from residents and previously prompted local government leaders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.
A controversial proposal that could have brought a data center to Citrus County has been withdrawn, county officials announced Tuesday, ending — for now — a debate that sparked strong opposition from residents and previously prompted local government leaders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.
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.
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.
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.
Citrus County Commission unanimously approves yearlong freeze on new AI data center rezoning applications
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Citrus County man accused of pulling gun on substitute school bus driver says it’s her ‘lucky day’: CCSO
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Thursday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a substitute school bus driver at a designated bus stop in Citrus Springs.
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Thursday after he allegedly pulled a gun on a substitute school bus driver at a designated bus stop in Citrus Springs.
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.
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.
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.
An explosion at Storm Distillery in Inverness injured three people on Friday morning and shut down the entire downtown courthouse square for hours.
Four arrested for trafficking fentanyl in Citrus County, Sheriff says
A Citrus County search warrant led to the arrest of four people, and the seizure of several grams of fentayl.
A Citrus County search warrant led to the arrest of four people, and the seizure of several grams of fentayl.
Florida fugitive captured, arrested hours after Floral City fire sparked deadly stabbing investigation: CCSO
A man was captured and arrested after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning.
A man was captured and arrested after Citrus County deputies say he set multiple fires, including igniting his own home, before stabbing another man to death early Tuesday morning.
Florida woman trying to rekindle marriage accused of torching husband’s home: Affidavit
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies say she lit her husband’s home on fire.
A Florida woman was arrested after deputies say she lit her husband’s home on fire.
8 inmates, employees schemed to bring cell phones, drugs, other contraband into Citrus County Jail: Indictment
A group of inmates and employees are accused of working together to introduce contraband into the Citrus County Jail.
A group of inmates and employees are accused of working together to introduce contraband into the Citrus County Jail.
RV explosion hospitalizes 2 children, 2 adults with severe burns: CCFR
Two children and two adults were hospitalized after an RV exploded and burst into flames in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Two children and two adults were hospitalized after an RV exploded and burst into flames in Lecanto, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Citrus County residents fighting asphalt plant proposal that could end up at neighborhood’s edge
Neighbors in a Citrus County community are fighting a proposal that could bring an asphalt plant to the edge of their neighborhood.
Neighbors in a Citrus County community are fighting a proposal that could bring an asphalt plant to the edge of their neighborhood.
52 cats seized from Citrus County animal rescue volunteer’s home that had dead cat in bathroom: CCSO
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
A Citrus County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they found a dead cat decomposing in a bathroom and seized more than 50 cats from her home.
2 teens accused of vandalizing a Floral Strawberry Festival ATM, torching a UTV: CCSO
Two Citrus County teens are facing several charges, including arson and burglary after crews setting up for the Floral City Strawberry Festival discovered a vandalized ATM.
Two Citrus County teens are facing several charges, including arson and burglary after crews setting up for the Floral City Strawberry Festival discovered a vandalized ATM.
Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
Citrus County residents, commissioners in battle over potential data center in Holder
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.