Citrus County deputies arrest woman on lewd and lascivious charges

Ashlee Graham, 20, was arrested after deputies say she sent nude photos of herself to a minor and asked them to send nude pictures to her.

FHP: Teen killed, 1 critically injured in Citrus County wrong-way crash 

A 19-year-old male was killed and a 66-year-old woman was critically in a wrong-way car crash Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

CCSO: Suspect hospitalized after shooting at deputies who returned fire 

One person was hospitalized Wednesday evening after shooting at deputies who returned fire, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

Inverness man arrested on 10 counts of child pornography

Citrus County deputies arrested John Warner on 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child.

Citrus County deputies find drugs, guns in Hernando home while executing search warrant

Citrus County deputies arrested Ronald Mesick Jr., 31, and Tammy Bryant, 50, after finding fentanyl, methamphetamine, cannabis, a 9mm pistol, and a 12 gauge shotgun in their home located at 7168 N. Whippoorwill Terrace in Hernando, while executing a search warrant.

Administrators explore ways to be flexible while reopening schools during a pandemic

As the COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed some of the concerns Wednesday that parents and teachers have about the new school year.

Stray bullet injured Citrus County child on Fourth of July

Citrus County deputies are trying to find the person who fired a weapon, injuring a 12-year-old child on July 4.

FHP: Impairment may be a factor in Citrus County crash that killed 1, injured 2

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 63-year-old man may have been impaired when he collided with another car killing a 31-year-old man, seriously injuring a 29-year-old woman and injuring a 3-year-old boy.

Pedestrian killed in Citrus County

A 25-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

More Bay Area HCA hospitals restrict inpatient elective surgeries, procedures as inpatient beds fill

HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced its hospitals in Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective Saturday, July 11, to free up capacity for COVID patients. 

Governor approves protections for new 400,000-acre Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve

For all its natural beauty, the Nature Coast has not been protected as an aquatic preserve until Governor Ron DeSantis last night signed a bill passed in the legislature creating the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve. It consists of more than 400,000 acres along the coast of Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties.

Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool

A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.