Citrus deputies arrest 55, seize firearms, drugs during final quarter of ‘Operation Coin Toss’
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55 people and seized stolen property, drugs and firearms during the final quarter of ‘Operation Coin Toss.’
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55 people and seized stolen property, drugs and firearms during the final quarter of ‘Operation Coin Toss.’
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 arrested John Warner on 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child.
Missing Citrus County child found in North Carolina, father facing child sexual battery charges
Authorities have arrested a Citrus County man in North Carolina, who was wanted for child sexual battery charges.
Authorities have arrested a Citrus County man in North Carolina, who was wanted for child sexual battery charges.
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.
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.
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.
Citrus County School Board votes to delay first day of school to August 20
The number of school districts in the Tampa Bay region that have moved to delay the start of the school year continues to grow.
The number of school districts in the Tampa Bay region that have moved to delay the start of the school year continues to grow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Citrus, Polk School Districts offer option of in-person or virtual learning for upcoming school year
Students in Citrus County have the option of attending school via an in-person classroom with enhanced health and safety precautions in place or attending class virtually in August.
Students in Citrus County have the option of attending school via an in-person classroom with enhanced health and safety precautions in place or attending class virtually in August.
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.
A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.
Citrus County drug bust leads to 250 doses of heroin, stolen Florida Forestry Services four-wheeler
A search warrant resulted in an arrest after Citrus County deputies confiscated drugs, guns, and a stolen motorcycle and ATV, which belongs to state officials.
A search warrant resulted in an arrest after Citrus County deputies confiscated drugs, guns, and a stolen motorcycle and ATV, which belongs to state officials.
Citrus County firefighter charged in 2019 death of infant
A year-long investigation into the death of a 2-month-old baby led to the arrest of a Citrus County firefighter, detectives announced Tuesday.
A year-long investigation into the death of a 2-month-old baby led to the arrest of a Citrus County firefighter, detectives announced Tuesday.
Citrus County driver accidentally reverses onto two parked cars
Deputies in Citrus County say a driver accidentally backed up onto two other cars in a bank parking lot.
Deputies in Citrus County say a driver accidentally backed up onto two other cars in a bank parking lot.
Citrus County deputies find missing 11-year-old girl
Investigators in Citrus County were searching for a missing 11-year-old girl, but said she was found Tuesday morning.
Investigators in Citrus County were searching for a missing 11-year-old girl, but said she was found Tuesday morning.
Investigation underway after human remains found in Crystal River
Detectives in Citrus County are investigating after a landowner found skeletal remains on his property this weekend.
Detectives in Citrus County are investigating after a landowner found skeletal remains on his property this weekend.
75-year-old Citrus County woman found alive in ravine 9 days after going missing
A 75-year-old woman who was reported missing over a week ago has been found alive.
A 75-year-old woman who was reported missing over a week ago has been found alive.
FHP: 2 teens dead, 2 severely injured in Citrus County car crash
Franklin Delano Cooper, 18, and Leilani Ho'oponoaikaine Anderson, 17, were killed in a car crash Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Franklin Delano Cooper, 18, and Leilani Ho'oponoaikaine Anderson, 17, were killed in a car crash Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.