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.
1-year-old boy hit, killed in Hernando parking lot
A 1-year-old boy died after being hit by a pickup truck in a Citrus County parking lot Thursday.
A 1-year-old boy died after being hit by a pickup truck in a Citrus County parking lot Thursday.
FHP: 2 Good Samaritans pulled injured driver from fiery tractor-trailer crash
A 40-year-old man suffered critical injuries Friday morning after the tractor-trailer he was driving crashed in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 40-year-old man suffered critical injuries Friday morning after the tractor-trailer he was driving crashed in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Inverness father accused of abusing, killing his 3-month-old baby
An Inverness father is behind bars after the Medical Examiner's Office found injuries to the 3-month-old boy in various healing stages and determined that recent, multiple blunt force injuries caused his death.
An Inverness father is behind bars after the Medical Examiner's Office found injuries to the 3-month-old boy in various healing stages and determined that recent, multiple blunt force injuries caused his death.
Convicted Citrus County sexual offender arrested for sex act on 4-year-old child
The sheriff’s office says Tommy Dees is a registered sexual offender with child pornography convictions stemming from a 2016 investigation.
The sheriff’s office says Tommy Dees is a registered sexual offender with child pornography convictions stemming from a 2016 investigation.
FHP: Woman arrested for DUI following crash that killed 3-year-old girl, injured 4 others
Troopers arrested Shelby Gabrielle Collazo, 25, following a crash that killed a 3-year-old child and seriously injured four others.
Troopers arrested Shelby Gabrielle Collazo, 25, following a crash that killed a 3-year-old child and seriously injured four others.
CCSO: 1 dead, 4 rescued after armed suspect barricades inside Hernando home
One person is dead and another is in custody after an armed suspected barricaded inside a home Saturday afternoon, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
One person is dead and another is in custody after an armed suspected barricaded inside a home Saturday afternoon, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies: Woman charged with killing 3-month-old baby admitted to hitting him multiple times in the head
A Florida woman is now charged with killing a 3-month-old baby, who died days after deputies say she hit him multiple times in the head and face.
A Florida woman is now charged with killing a 3-month-old baby, who died days after deputies say she hit him multiple times in the head and face.
Crystal River man arrested for attempted murder 5 days after being released from prison
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Elderly woman arrested after child was injured by stray bullet on Fourth of July
Nearly two months after a stray bullet injured a Citrus County child, detectives said they found the suspect who pulled the trigger.
Nearly two months after a stray bullet injured a Citrus County child, detectives said they found the suspect who pulled the trigger.
Woman accused of hitting baby multiple times in the head, Citrus deputies say
A Florida woman is being held without bond after investigators say she hit a baby multiple times in the head and face.
A Florida woman is being held without bond after investigators say she hit a baby multiple times in the head and face.
Pilot dead following Floral City small plane crash, deputies say
Citrus County deputies said the pilot involved in a small plane crash is dead.
Citrus County deputies said the pilot involved in a small plane crash is dead.
Accused Champs arsonist appears in federal court
The man accused of setting fire to a Champs Sports store in Tampa during riots and looting back in May appeared in federal court Tuesday.
The man accused of setting fire to a Champs Sports store in Tampa during riots and looting back in May appeared in federal court Tuesday.