Verbal threat could become felony under Lecanto lawmaker's proposal

Under Florida law, a verbal threat to shoot up a school is not illegal, but a state lawmaker from Lecanto has proposed a change.

Officials find missing Citrus County paddleboarder

Citrus County deputies said they found a known addleboarder who went missing Wednesday night. 

Body of 'beloved' missing Citrus County paddleboarder found

The body of a missing Citrus County man was found Monday afternoon, more than a day after the popular paddleboarder was spotted heading out of Hunter Springs Park.

Son of former Citrus County teacher charged in her murder

The son of a Citrus County teacher, who was found dead in her home in July, has been charged with her murder, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. 

FHP: Woman killed in crash with drunk driver in Citrus County

A 22-year-old woman has died after a drunk driver ran a stop sign and caused a crash in Citrus County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.