Family member questions effectiveness of cruise-ship quarantine

The son of a Citrus County couple stuck on a quarantined cruise ship near Japan says health officials need to do more to help passengers onboard.

Citrus County couple quarantined on Japanese cruise ship due to coronavirus

“It’s a pretty posh prison, but let’s make it clear -- we can’t take one step without permission of the captain, which we’re not doing,” Gay Courter told FOX 13.

Bicyclist killed in Citrus County hit-and-run crash 

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist Sunday morning.

Disappearing oysters could spell trouble for environment, economy

Oysters are a common menu option at restaurants, but researchers at the University of South Florida found they are disappearing from the Gulf Coast, negatively impacting the environment and economy. 

Levy County prescribed burn sends smoke drifting over Bay Area

The 3,800-acre burn is in Levy County, but strong winds are carrying smoke to the south. The National Weather Service even noted that the smoke is visible on satellite imagery and radar.

Firefighters save eight cats from house fire

Citrus County firefighters rescued eight felines following a house fire in Citrus Springs on Saturday.

Manatee rescued from Kings Bay

A manatee that beached itself in Kings Bay over the holiday is being treated at a zoo in Tampa, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff: Teen injured in Citrus County shooting

A 13-year-old was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound Sunday evening, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

Car goes flying onto Citrus County car dealership

It was one wild scene in Citrus County as a car was seen flying through the air. The driver narrowly avoided a horrific crash in Crystal River.

Two deputies, civilian injured when suspect flees traffic stop

A suspect injured two deputies when he took off during a traffic stop Tuesday evening, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Hernando 8-year-old is proof that Santa comes in all shapes and sizes

A young boy is making sure every student in his elementary school has a gift for Christmas. His kind heart is What's Right With Tampa Bay.

The Freezer restaurant in Homosassa used to literally be a freezer

The Freezer restaurant in Homosassa restaurant sits along the Homosassa River in Citrus County and used to quite literally be a bait freezer for Cedar Key Fish and Crab, the retail and wholesale seafood market attached to it.  

Citrus County deputies warn residents of Duke Energy scam

A phone scam targeting Duke Energy customers is circulating -- this time in Citrus County, authorities warned.