FBI: Homosassa man arrested for setting off explosive device during Jan. 6 riot
A Citrus County man has been accused of tossing an explosive device into the entranceway of the Capitol Building, injuring several officers during the January 6th riot, according to the FBI.
A Citrus County man has been accused of tossing an explosive device into the entranceway of the Capitol Building, injuring several officers during the January 6th riot, according to the FBI.
3 Lecanto High School musicians on the road to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
A trio of Lecanto High School marching band members are headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they've had an exciting road to the big march.
A trio of Lecanto High School marching band members are headed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they've had an exciting road to the big march.
Bicyclist suffers serious injuries in hit-and-run crash on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard
On Friday night, a sedan was traveling eastbound on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling eastbound.
On Friday night, a sedan was traveling eastbound on West Grover Cleveland Boulevard when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling eastbound.
Citrus County deputies warn of 10 popular apps that can be used to lure minors
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies have a warning for parents about several popular apps among teens. They say the apps are popular with child predators too to lure minors.
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies have a warning for parents about several popular apps among teens. They say the apps are popular with child predators too to lure minors.
Multiple arrested for trying to have sex with minors in Citrus County operation, deputies say
More than 10 suspects were arrested in a Citrus County Sheriff's Office operation for attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child, investigators said.
More than 10 suspects were arrested in a Citrus County Sheriff's Office operation for attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child, investigators said.
What is A2 milk? How a Citrus County dairy farm is hoping to reintroduce milk to those with intolerance
You may have spotted A2 milk in the grocery store, but what exactly is it?
You may have spotted A2 milk in the grocery store, but what exactly is it?
Substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching students in Citrus County, deputies say
An 84-year-old substitute teacher has been arrested after deputies say he molested children at Hernando Elementary School.
An 84-year-old substitute teacher has been arrested after deputies say he molested children at Hernando Elementary School.
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.