Project to clear algae from Kings Bay and Crystal River makes significant progress
So far, crews have removed more than 200 million pounds of Lyngbya algae from the waterways.
So far, crews have removed more than 200 million pounds of Lyngbya algae from the waterways.
Florida man launches effort to reopen Canadian border
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
Lecanto High School teacher, coach arrested after allegations of lewd texts
According to school staff, Joerres taught math at Lecanto High on and off from 2016 to 2018, then full-time starting last November. They say he also coached the Lady Panthers flag football team.
According to school staff, Joerres taught math at Lecanto High on and off from 2016 to 2018, then full-time starting last November. They say he also coached the Lady Panthers flag football team.
Sheriff: Suspect who beat, kidnapped woman arrested after more than a week on the run
Investigators say a man suspected of beating and kidnapping a woman in Seffner has been arrested after more than a week on the run.
Investigators say a man suspected of beating and kidnapping a woman in Seffner has been arrested after more than a week on the run.
8-year-old girl in passenger vehicle dies in crash involving school bus
The Florida Highway Patrol says an 8-year-old died when the passenger vehicle they were riding in rear-ended a school bus.
The Florida Highway Patrol says an 8-year-old died when the passenger vehicle they were riding in rear-ended a school bus.
Hummer bursts into flames just after driver filled up containers of gasoline in Homosassa, firefighters say
An SUV caught fire Wednesday, moments after investigators said the driver filled up several containers of gasoline at a Homosassa gas station.
An SUV caught fire Wednesday, moments after investigators said the driver filled up several containers of gasoline at a Homosassa gas station.
FWC investigating photos showing boaters posing after apparently capturing young tiger shark
FWC is investigating after images on social media apparently showed boaters capturing and posing with a young tiger shark. One witness said the shark was alive and dragged to a spring, then "tormented" by onlookers.
FWC is investigating after images on social media apparently showed boaters capturing and posing with a young tiger shark. One witness said the shark was alive and dragged to a spring, then "tormented" by onlookers.
Crystal River tour guide searching for family who lost camera with years-old vacation photos
A tour guide in Crystal River saw a glimmer on the bottom of the spring near the end of a manatee’s nose. It was an old camera and now he's launched a social media campaign to return it to its owners.
A tour guide in Crystal River saw a glimmer on the bottom of the spring near the end of a manatee’s nose. It was an old camera and now he's launched a social media campaign to return it to its owners.
Lecanto woman's gnomes are part of a patriotic mission
Diana Makovitch's home in Lecanto is filled with gnomes. So many gnomes, she's nicknamed her home ‘gnomeville.’ Each one is named after a real-life veteran.
Diana Makovitch's home in Lecanto is filled with gnomes. So many gnomes, she's nicknamed her home ‘gnomeville.’ Each one is named after a real-life veteran.
Citrus County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Citrus County are now eligible for the vaccine.
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Citrus County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Citrus County mother pleads for return of roadside memorial cross missing from site of deadly crash
A Citrus County woman is devastated that someone appears to have taken the specially-made memorial cross from the site where her daughter was killed in a car crash.
A Citrus County woman is devastated that someone appears to have taken the specially-made memorial cross from the site where her daughter was killed in a car crash.
34th annual Florida Manatee Fest kicks off this weekend in Citrus County
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
Homosassa man wins $15 million on scratch-off ticket
Richard Morgan, 57, of Homosassa, recently won $15 million from the Florida lottery.
Richard Morgan, 57, of Homosassa, recently won $15 million from the Florida lottery.
Crystal River gets COVID-19 vaccine pod for seniors
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced another senior vaccination pod has opened in the Bay Area, this time in Citrus County.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced another senior vaccination pod has opened in the Bay Area, this time in Citrus County.
Inverness woman killed in hit-and-run while delivering pizza; FHP searching for driver
A 45-year-old woman from Inverness was trying to deliver pizza when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver and died, troopers said.
A 45-year-old woman from Inverness was trying to deliver pizza when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver and died, troopers said.
Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies announced they will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Florida, including 17 locations in the Bay Area.
Citrus sheriff investigating deputy-involved shooting in Homosassa
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating after a deputy-involved shooting in Homosassa.
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating after a deputy-involved shooting in Homosassa.
FHP: 2 dead after crashing nearly head-on in Citrus County
Two people were killed early Saturday morning after crashing nearly head-on in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed early Saturday morning after crashing nearly head-on in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Marvel, WWE star Dave Bautista offers $20K reward to find person who scraped 'TRUMP' on manatee's back
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
Citrus County animal rescue owner arrested on 25 counts of animal cruelty
Citrus County deputies arrested Robert Allan Schweickert Jr., 55, owner of Out of the Box Animal Rescue located at 7007 South Florida Ave. in Floral City, FL, on 25 counts of animal cruelty after they say he kept animals in deplorable conditions.
Citrus County deputies arrested Robert Allan Schweickert Jr., 55, owner of Out of the Box Animal Rescue located at 7007 South Florida Ave. in Floral City, FL, on 25 counts of animal cruelty after they say he kept animals in deplorable conditions.