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.
Florida company aids starving manatee population amid lack of seagrass
A Florida company is trying to solve the seagrass crisis that’s leading to record manatee deaths across the state.
A Florida company is trying to solve the seagrass crisis that’s leading to record manatee deaths across the state.
Inverness man, 12-year-old boy killed in Citrus County crash
A 46-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy, both of Inverness, were killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 46-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy, both of Inverness, were killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
'He was a hero': Family, friends share memories of 'Smo,' retired Citrus deputy killed delivering propane
Steven Smolensky was a former Citrus deputy who was shot and killed this week. His loved ones are trying to focus on the good memories, recalling the laugh and professionalism he brought with the badge. "He was like my best friend."
Steven Smolensky was a former Citrus deputy who was shot and killed this week. His loved ones are trying to focus on the good memories, recalling the laugh and professionalism he brought with the badge. "He was like my best friend."
Marion County man arrested for murder of retired Citrus deputy
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says Steve Smolensky, a retired 25-year department veteran, was shot and killed while working as a propane delivery driver. The suspect told detectives he thought Smolensky was going to "fill the home with propane."
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says Steve Smolensky, a retired 25-year department veteran, was shot and killed while working as a propane delivery driver. The suspect told detectives he thought Smolensky was going to "fill the home with propane."
‘We have to go before the cops get here’: 2 accused of making racial slurs, beating Black man in Citrus County
Robert Lashley, 51, of Brandon and Roy Lashley Jr., 55, of Dunnellon, were arrested after they allegedly made racist remarks toward a Black man and beat him with a fiberglass-cased axe handle outside a Family Dollar Store, according to arrest reports.
Robert Lashley, 51, of Brandon and Roy Lashley Jr., 55, of Dunnellon, were arrested after they allegedly made racist remarks toward a Black man and beat him with a fiberglass-cased axe handle outside a Family Dollar Store, according to arrest reports.