Citrus County man dubbed 'sedition panda' after arrest in connection to Capitol riots
The FBI has arrested a Citrus County man who wore a panda costume head while allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The FBI has arrested a Citrus County man who wore a panda costume head while allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Monkey Island primates are vacationing at Boyett's Grove as their Homosassa River home gets an upgrade
Monkey Island was created in the 1960s and is a bit outdated. Ralph, Ebony, and Emily – the local (and hairy) celebrities that call it home – are away at Boyett's Grove in Brooksville as their sandy home is redeveloped. You can visit them at their vacation home. This is the closest you'll ever get to them before they head back to Homosassa.
Monkey Island was created in the 1960s and is a bit outdated. Ralph, Ebony, and Emily – the local (and hairy) celebrities that call it home – are away at Boyett's Grove in Brooksville as their sandy home is redeveloped. You can visit them at their vacation home. This is the closest you'll ever get to them before they head back to Homosassa.
Largest crystal meth bust in Citrus County history lands 3 in jail, deputies say
Deputies with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office say they seized the largest amount of pure, uncut crystal methamphetamine in agency history.
Deputies with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office say they seized the largest amount of pure, uncut crystal methamphetamine in agency history.
Florida Missing Child Alert canceled for Crystal River toddler
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled its missing child alert for a 2-year-old from Crystal River. The child was found safe, according to investigators.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled its missing child alert for a 2-year-old from Crystal River. The child was found safe, according to investigators.
Man and woman accused of trafficking child between Pinellas, Citrus counties: FDLE
A man from Pinellas County and a woman from Citrus County were arrested for allegedly trafficking a teen girl for sex across two counties.
A man from Pinellas County and a woman from Citrus County were arrested for allegedly trafficking a teen girl for sex across two counties.
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.
A Citrus County school is at risk of closing next year because of necessary repairs that need to be made.
Citrus County woman shoots, kills uncle at family gathering, deputies say
A Citrus County woman is facing second-degree murder charges after deputies say she shot her uncle to death Thursday afternoon in Beverly Hills.
A Citrus County woman is facing second-degree murder charges after deputies say she shot her uncle to death Thursday afternoon in Beverly Hills.
Inverness teen's holiday inflatable collection grows to more than 60
You'll see a lot of those inflatable holiday decorations in people's yards this time of year, but you probably won't see this many all in one place.
You'll see a lot of those inflatable holiday decorations in people's yards this time of year, but you probably won't see this many all in one place.
Deputies: Woman arrested after child, multiple animals found in deplorable conditions in Citrus County home
A Citrus County woman was arrested after deputies found a child and multiple animals living in filthy, deplorable conditions in her Beverly Hills home, the sheriff's office said. Animal control officers have removed seven cats, one dog and one ferret from inside the home, so far.
A Citrus County woman was arrested after deputies found a child and multiple animals living in filthy, deplorable conditions in her Beverly Hills home, the sheriff's office said. Animal control officers have removed seven cats, one dog and one ferret from inside the home, so far.
Citrus deputies fatally shoot Homosassa man who pointed gun at them, officials say
A domestic dispute led to Citrus County deputies "fearing for their safety" and fatally shooting a man who allegedly pointed a gun at them.
A domestic dispute led to Citrus County deputies "fearing for their safety" and fatally shooting a man who allegedly pointed a gun at them.
Banquet for Monkey Island benefits current and future primate residents
Monkey Island has been around since the 1960s and very little has been done to maintain it – until now. Renovations are now underway on the island, but the work isn't done after that is completed. Monkeys still need to be fed and cared for. Locals know that Ralph, Ebony and Emily are getting older and it is even more expensive to replace them. That’s why fundraising is an important part of the historic island’s existence.
Monkey Island has been around since the 1960s and very little has been done to maintain it – until now. Renovations are now underway on the island, but the work isn't done after that is completed. Monkeys still need to be fed and cared for. Locals know that Ralph, Ebony and Emily are getting older and it is even more expensive to replace them. That’s why fundraising is an important part of the historic island’s existence.
Renovations on Monkey Island underway to upgrade primates' sandy home on Homosassa River
Monkey Island along the Homosassa River is now getting some much-needed upgrades. After it was created in the 1960s, very little has been updated. Now, thanks to the community, renovations at the tiny, sandy home -- where Ralph, Ebony, and Emily reside -- are officially underway.
Monkey Island along the Homosassa River is now getting some much-needed upgrades. After it was created in the 1960s, very little has been updated. Now, thanks to the community, renovations at the tiny, sandy home -- where Ralph, Ebony, and Emily reside -- are officially underway.
Drug dealer arrested in Citrus County man's fentanyl overdose death
A Beverly Hills drug dealer was arrested in the overdose death of 53-year-old Inverness man, according to Citrus County deputies.
A Beverly Hills drug dealer was arrested in the overdose death of 53-year-old Inverness man, according to Citrus County deputies.
Inmate kills fellow inmate in Citrus County
One inmate is dead and another inmate has been charged with murder following an altercation at the Citrus County Detention Facility.
One inmate is dead and another inmate has been charged with murder following an altercation at the Citrus County Detention Facility.
Citrus County drug bust leads to seizure of guns, cash, $1M worth of cocaine
A six-month investigation in Citrus County led to three arrests. Detectives seized firearms, nearly $8,000 in cash, and $1 million worth of cocaine.
A six-month investigation in Citrus County led to three arrests. Detectives seized firearms, nearly $8,000 in cash, and $1 million worth of cocaine.
Citrus County foundation offers support for colon cancer patients
A colon cancer survivor is helping patients absorb the shock of diagnosis by providing support and information.
A colon cancer survivor is helping patients absorb the shock of diagnosis by providing support and information.
Investigators: Off-duty detention deputy killed in Citrus County home, ex-girlfriend arrested
An Ocala woman has been arrested for murdering her ex-boyfriend, who was a detention deputy for the Marion County Sheriff's Office, investigators said.
An Ocala woman has been arrested for murdering her ex-boyfriend, who was a detention deputy for the Marion County Sheriff's Office, investigators said.
Take a ride on the wild side on a boat tour of the Homosassa River
The town of Homosassa may be small, but it has a lot to offer and tourists come from all over the globe to enjoy it.
The town of Homosassa may be small, but it has a lot to offer and tourists come from all over the globe to enjoy it.
Citrus County restaurant serves up American classics
There’s a small restaurant in Citrus County serving up the classic American combination of good burgers and cold root beer.
There’s a small restaurant in Citrus County serving up the classic American combination of good burgers and cold root beer.
Armed man arrested after barricading himself in Floral City home
After a suspect barricaded himself inside a Citrus County home, forcing neighbors to evacuate as a precaution, deputies said there was a peaceful resolution and he is in custody.
After a suspect barricaded himself inside a Citrus County home, forcing neighbors to evacuate as a precaution, deputies said there was a peaceful resolution and he is in custody.