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.
Experts: Harassment is harmful, even if manatee isn't physically hurt
After "TRUMP" was apparently scraped in the algae on the back of a manatee, officials are pointing out that the issue is not political. It's harassment that can harm the animal.
After "TRUMP" was apparently scraped in the algae on the back of a manatee, officials are pointing out that the issue is not political. It's harassment that can harm the animal.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Citrus County seniors wait hours for COVID vaccine
Seniors in Citrus County were given their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Thursday. Unlike other counties, the event was on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seniors in Citrus County were given their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Thursday. Unlike other counties, the event was on a first-come, first-served basis.
Citrus County daycare center employee arrested for child abuse
Amber Summers, 43, of Inverness, is facing child abuse charges after Citrus County deputies say she was captured on camera using extreme force on an autistic, non-verbal child while working at a daycare that provides services for children with special needs.
Amber Summers, 43, of Inverness, is facing child abuse charges after Citrus County deputies say she was captured on camera using extreme force on an autistic, non-verbal child while working at a daycare that provides services for children with special needs.
Author details first months of pandemic spent on cruise ship, in quarantine
A Citrus County author who was stuck on a cruise ship quarantine in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has published a book about the experience.
A Citrus County author who was stuck on a cruise ship quarantine in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has published a book about the experience.
Flooding major concern as Eta, high tide arrive on Nature Coast
As Eta made its way up Florida's west coast, northern parts of the Tampa Bay area braced for a possible direct impact from the storm.
As Eta made its way up Florida's west coast, northern parts of the Tampa Bay area braced for a possible direct impact from the storm.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Citrus County
Ongoing updates from Citrus County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates from Citrus County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Crystal River man sentenced to life in prison for molesting young child
Mark Daniel,44, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for his 2019 lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under the age of 12 arrest.
Mark Daniel,44, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for his 2019 lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under the age of 12 arrest.