Nearly 60 roosters, hens bred to fight seized from Citrus County property, deputies say
A Citrus County man is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators say he was illegally breeding roosters and hens for cock fights.
A Citrus County man is facing animal cruelty charges after investigators say he was illegally breeding roosters and hens for cock fights.
Man left fighting for his life after violent road rage attack in Citrus County
A violent road rage attack in Citrus County sent a man to the hospital fighting for his life, and the driver responsible behind bars. Investigators said Kristopher Hite intentionally swerved his SUV into the next lane, slamming into the man riding his motorcycle.
A violent road rage attack in Citrus County sent a man to the hospital fighting for his life, and the driver responsible behind bars. Investigators said Kristopher Hite intentionally swerved his SUV into the next lane, slamming into the man riding his motorcycle.
Citrus deputies: Road rage driver violently hit motorcyclist, leaving him on life support
Deputies arrested a Homosassa man for attempted vehicular homicide after they say he intentionally crashed into a motorcyclist in a road rage incident, critically injuring the victim and leaving him on life support.
Deputies arrested a Homosassa man for attempted vehicular homicide after they say he intentionally crashed into a motorcyclist in a road rage incident, critically injuring the victim and leaving him on life support.
Registered sex offender on supervised release arrested for sexually battering minor, Citrus sheriff says
A Florida registered sex offender recently released from prison is back behind bars after investigators say he sexually battered a minor.
A Florida registered sex offender recently released from prison is back behind bars after investigators say he sexually battered a minor.
CCSO: Armed serial bank robber headed toward playground in custody after being shot by trooper
An accused serial bank robber has been taken into custody after being shot by a state trooper as he headed toward a playground armed with a rifle following a chase.
An accused serial bank robber has been taken into custody after being shot by a state trooper as he headed toward a playground armed with a rifle following a chase.
FHP: Bank robbery suspect shot by trooper in Crystal River
A bank robbery suspect was shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Crystal River on Thursday, officials said.
A bank robbery suspect was shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in Crystal River on Thursday, officials said.
Drunk driver collides with motorcycle seriously injuring 2 in Citrus County, troopers say
Two people were seriously injured after a drunk driver crashed into their motorcycle Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were seriously injured after a drunk driver crashed into their motorcycle Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Deputies shoot, kill man following domestic disturbance in Citrus County
A domestic disturbance turned deadly Friday night when deputies shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a weapon in their direction.
A domestic disturbance turned deadly Friday night when deputies shot and killed a man who allegedly pointed a weapon in their direction.
‘Bureaucratic disaster’: Citrus County man trying to return to U.S. with new Ukrainian bride
One week after Jeff Patton, of Citrus County, went to Ukraine to get married, Russia invaded the country.
One week after Jeff Patton, of Citrus County, went to Ukraine to get married, Russia invaded the country.
Florida couple quarantined on cruise at start of COVID-19 pandemic shares story in new documentary
The cruise liner Diamond Princess became a prison for Gay and Phil Courter of Crystal River after they became quarantined in Japan at the start of the pandemic.
The cruise liner Diamond Princess became a prison for Gay and Phil Courter of Crystal River after they became quarantined in Japan at the start of the pandemic.
Downed power line sparks fire at decades-old Citrus County funeral home, fire officials say
A decades-old funeral home in Citrus County was severely damaged after catching on fire. The flames caused part of the roof to collapse.
A decades-old funeral home in Citrus County was severely damaged after catching on fire. The flames caused part of the roof to collapse.
Citrus County man murders 19-year-old brother days after being released from prison, deputies say
Deputies have arrested Daniel Arthur Redman, 29, of Inverness, on several charges, including premeditated murder after they say he shot and killed his 19-year-old brother, fled the scene and was shot by deputies after barricading himself in a nearby motor home with a hostage.
Deputies have arrested Daniel Arthur Redman, 29, of Inverness, on several charges, including premeditated murder after they say he shot and killed his 19-year-old brother, fled the scene and was shot by deputies after barricading himself in a nearby motor home with a hostage.
'Not just a number': Yellow Heart Memorial honors Florida residents who died from COVID-19
Volunteers in Florida opened a Yellow Heart Memorial to remember the residents who have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Volunteers in Florida opened a Yellow Heart Memorial to remember the residents who have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
FHP: 1 arrested following wrong-way crash that killed Citrus County teen
Troopers have arrested Manuel Alfonzo Villalbazo, 22, of Ocala, on several charges after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Citrus County early Saturday morning.
Troopers have arrested Manuel Alfonzo Villalbazo, 22, of Ocala, on several charges after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Citrus County early Saturday morning.
Citrus County man arrested in deadly DUI crash after colliding with vehicle, troopers say
An Ocala woman was killed after a 38-year-old veered into oncoming traffic in Citrus County, troopers said. The driver was arrested for DUI.
An Ocala woman was killed after a 38-year-old veered into oncoming traffic in Citrus County, troopers said. The driver was arrested for DUI.
Man recently released from prison shot by Citrus County deputies investigating a homicide
Citrus County deputies shot Daniel Arthur Redman, 29, Friday evening after they say he shot and killed someone before fleeing and holding another victim hostage inside a motor home.
Citrus County deputies shot Daniel Arthur Redman, 29, Friday evening after they say he shot and killed someone before fleeing and holding another victim hostage inside a motor home.
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.
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
Amid viral TikTok threats of school violence, Citrus County schools ask students to 'report, don't repost'
The Citrus County School District is addressing a viral TikTok trend threatening violence at schools across the country, asking students and parents to report threats to law enforcement rather than reposting them online.
The Citrus County School District is addressing a viral TikTok trend threatening violence at schools across the country, asking students and parents to report threats to law enforcement rather than reposting them online.
Captain's fishing trip turns into rescue mission for stranded, missing boaters
They ran out of gas about 40 miles offshore and their boat got stuck in the shallows near some islands, but the pair got lucky when a boat captain chose that spot for his fishing trip a day after they disappeared.
They ran out of gas about 40 miles offshore and their boat got stuck in the shallows near some islands, but the pair got lucky when a boat captain chose that spot for his fishing trip a day after they disappeared.