Citrus County sheriff urges preparation ahead of Dorian
Residents in Citrus County spent much of Thursday prepping for Hurricane Dorian.
Residents in Citrus County spent much of Thursday prepping for Hurricane Dorian.
Citrus Co. official pushes to make verbal threats illegal
Momentum is building for Florida lawmakers to change the law regarding threats of mass violence.
Momentum is building for Florida lawmakers to change the law regarding threats of mass violence.
Citrus County sheriff fatally struck pedestrian on U.S. 19, troopers say
A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing U.S. Highway 19 in Weeki Wachee Wednesday night. The driver was Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast.
A pedestrian was hit and killed while crossing U.S. Highway 19 in Weeki Wachee Wednesday night. The driver was Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast.
Citrus County sheriff posts video response to concerns about alleged school threats
The Citrus County sheriff posted a video Friday evening in an attempt to put the community at ease after it was revealed threats were made by an inmate to "shoot up" Inverness Primary School.
The Citrus County sheriff posted a video Friday evening in an attempt to put the community at ease after it was revealed threats were made by an inmate to "shoot up" Inverness Primary School.
Officials: Man will not be charged for threat to "shoot up" Inverness Primary School
Threats to "shoot up" a school in Inverness, Florida were made public by the Citrus County School District Thursday.
Threats to "shoot up" a school in Inverness, Florida were made public by the Citrus County School District Thursday.
Health advisory issued for mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Citrus County
Health officials in Citrus County have issued an advisory for West Nile virus, which is a mosquito-borne disease.
Health officials in Citrus County have issued an advisory for West Nile virus, which is a mosquito-borne disease.
Citrus County adds text-to-911 service
Citrus County residents are now one text message away from life-saving help. The sheriff's office activated text-to-911 service Friday, joining 39 other counties across the state to offer the service.
Citrus County residents are now one text message away from life-saving help. The sheriff's office activated text-to-911 service Friday, joining 39 other counties across the state to offer the service.
Code violators could go to jail in Citrus County
Citrus County is cracking down on those who don't want to follow the rules. In the past, code violators were only handed fines.
Citrus County is cracking down on those who don't want to follow the rules. In the past, code violators were only handed fines.
Citrus County man has 6 surgeries to remove massive bacterial infection
A Citrus County man had to undergo six surgeries to remove a massive infection caused by a type of so-called flesh-eating bacteria.
A Citrus County man had to undergo six surgeries to remove a massive infection caused by a type of so-called flesh-eating bacteria.
Citrus County teacher found dead at her home
A Citrus County woman was found dead inside her home Saturday. Investigators are now trying to figure out what happened to 57-year-old teacher Denise Hallowell, and if, perhaps, there was any foul play.
A Citrus County woman was found dead inside her home Saturday. Investigators are now trying to figure out what happened to 57-year-old teacher Denise Hallowell, and if, perhaps, there was any foul play.
More babies born to mothers who smoke in Citrus County
For decades, Americans have known smoking cigarettes - especially while pregnant - is harmful to a mother and baby's health.
For decades, Americans have known smoking cigarettes - especially while pregnant - is harmful to a mother and baby's health.
Man with disability gifted custom golf cart after his was stolen
A group of good Samaritans gifted an elderly man a customized golf cart after his was stolen a few weeks ago.
A group of good Samaritans gifted an elderly man a customized golf cart after his was stolen a few weeks ago.
Road rage suspect leads authorities on chase through Citrus, Hernando counties, they say
After a chase down miles of country roads, state troopers and Citrus County deputies were finally able to stop a driver who reportedly fired a gun at another vehicle in a fit of road rage.
After a chase down miles of country roads, state troopers and Citrus County deputies were finally able to stop a driver who reportedly fired a gun at another vehicle in a fit of road rage.
Disabled man's stolen golf cart recovered by Citrus deputies
A customized golf cart belonging to a disabled veteran in Crystal River has been recovered by deputies two weeks after it was stolen from his property.
A customized golf cart belonging to a disabled veteran in Crystal River has been recovered by deputies two weeks after it was stolen from his property.
FOUND: Service dog reunited with owners after going missing in Crystal River
Deputies said a missing service dog has thankfully been reunited with his owner, hours after going missing following a car accident in Crystal River.
Deputies said a missing service dog has thankfully been reunited with his owner, hours after going missing following a car accident in Crystal River.
Donkey stands his ground against invading alligator
Snickers the donkey is a fixture at NJoy Spirits Distillery in Weeki Wachee, Florida, and this week, he had to stand his ground against an alligator invading his territory.
Snickers the donkey is a fixture at NJoy Spirits Distillery in Weeki Wachee, Florida, and this week, he had to stand his ground against an alligator invading his territory.
Custom cart stolen from disabled Crystal River man
A disabled man is struggling to move around his country home after thieves stole his customized golf cart.
A disabled man is struggling to move around his country home after thieves stole his customized golf cart.
Withlacoochee State Trail memorial benches removed without notice
For years, memorial benches have lined the 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail that stretches through Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. But recently, the state has begun removing them, saying they're not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
For years, memorial benches have lined the 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail that stretches through Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. But recently, the state has begun removing them, saying they're not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Dash cam video shows suspect shoot at deputies, crash during chase
Dash cam video released Monday shows the moments a man tried to avoid getting caught with a stolen truck, shooting at authorities before crashing the truck Sunday morning in Citrus County.
Dash cam video released Monday shows the moments a man tried to avoid getting caught with a stolen truck, shooting at authorities before crashing the truck Sunday morning in Citrus County.
Suspect tries to run over deputies, shoots at troopers during chase
Authorities said a man attempted to run over two deputies and shot at troopers during an extensive chase in a stolen vehicle.
Authorities said a man attempted to run over two deputies and shot at troopers during an extensive chase in a stolen vehicle.