Citrus County man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine during Hurricane Idalia

A Citrus County man was arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine while Hurricane Idalia raged off the gulf coast of Florida, the sheriff's office announced Wednesday.

CCSO: Inverness couple arrested for sex crimes involving minor before Hurricane Idalia hit Florida

An Inverness couple was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed they sent nude images and graphic videos to an underage girl they attempted to meet, according to deputies.

Citrus County business owners left picking up pieces in Hurricane Idalia aftermath

Home and business owners in Citrus County began dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia Thursday, expecting the recovery to last days – potentially weeks.

Crystal River serving as a refuge for the Florida Manatee

The home of the headwaters of Crystal River is also the only Federal refuge specifically created to protect the Florida Manatee.

Man scalloping on Crystal River almost loses legs in hit-and-run boat crash

It was supposed to be a fun family vacation for the Fourth of July. Instead, it ended with a man in the hospital who will have to learn how to walk normally again.

Citrus County man wins $1 million playing scratch-off

A man from Dunnellon spent $50 on a 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game and ended up winning $1 million.

64 suspects arrested in Citrus County drug bust that seized enough fentanyl to kill 100k

Enough fentanyl to kill more than 100,000 people is now off the streets in Citrus County. Sheriff Mike Prendergast said the suspects involved are some of the county's biggest drug kingpins, dealers, users and abusers.

Citrus deputy struck while directing traffic remains in intensive care, breathing without ventilator: Sheriff

It's been more than a month since Citrus County Deputy Andy Lahera was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at a high school graduation. Now, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office said he's continuing to recover.