Lu, beloved Homosassa Springs hippo, dies at 65
Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park officials announced late Sunday.
Floral City home destroyed by fire likely caused by overloaded extension cord: CCFR
A home in Floral City was destroyed after a fire broke out on Tuesday morning, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Suspect in Floral City armed robbery arrested after chase with deputies: CCSO
A man is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery at a Citrus County liquor store Thursday afternoon, according to deputies.
Inverness woman arrested after 3-hour standoff with Citrus County deputies
An Inverness woman was arrested Friday after a more than three-hour standoff with Citrus County deputies.
High-speed pursuit ends with crash minutes after suspect tries to hit deputy: CCSO
A man is in custody after the Citrus County Sheriff's Office says he sped away from multiple attempted traffic stops and tried to hit a deputy during his cross-county getaway.
Hernando High School baseball coach aims to win his first state title after 28 years
The Hernando High School baseball coach is aiming to win his first state title after 28 years with the program.
Manatee left unattended before death while employees drained pool at Homosassa state park: Report
A 1,000-pound female manatee named Shantay died at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in January after employees left her unattended while draining the pool she was in, according to a new report from the USDA.
Citrus County shooting suspect found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound: Deputies
A shooting suspect was found dead following a domestic altercation on Thursday afternoon in Citrus Springs, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
1 injured in stabbing, CCSO investigation underway
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital early Tuesday morning in Homosassa.
Citrus County deputies enter 4th day of search for missing 67-year-old woman
Citrus County deputies say the search for a missing woman in her upper 60s has entered its fourth day.
Victim's son-in-law arrested for murder after suspicious death at Crystal River home: CCSO
After finding a 67-year-old man dead at a Crystal River home on Friday morning, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office says the victim's son-in-law has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Man found dead inside Crystal River home, homicide investigation underway: CCSO
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating what they say is a potential homicide after finding a man dead inside a Crystal River home.
Citrus County man accused of intentionally hitting woman with car after fight: Deputies
A Citrus County man is accused of intentionally hitting a woman with a car just after getting into a fight with her outside a Homosassa home on Wednesday, according to deputies.
Florida man accused of opening fire next to Citrus County fair as attendees were leaving
Citrus County deputies have arrested a man they say fired a gun last week as people were leaving the fair.
More than $846K stolen from Florida school district in fraud scheme: CCSO
Investigators in Citrus County are working to figure out who's behind a "sophisticated" scheme leading to more than $846,000 in fraudulent transfers from the Citrus County School Board, a portion of which is still missing.
Deputies investigating gunfire near Citrus County Fairgrounds as fair was closing
Investigators are searching for a person whose gun discharged near the Citrus County Fairgrounds as the fair was closing Thursday night, according to the sheriff's office.
Teen killed in near head-on collision in Citrus County: FHP
An 18-year-old is dead, and two others were injured in a near head-on vehicle crash Wednesday night in Citrus County.
Father, son meet for first time after 48 years thanks to genealogy
There are all kinds of reunions at airports for short trips and longer journeys.
Citrus County deputies to begin wearing body cameras, sheriff says
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office will adopt a body-worn camera program this summer.
FWC investigating 9 manatee deaths in 6 weeks in the Homosassa River
An investigation is now underway to figure out what caused several manatees to die in the Homosassa River in Citrus County.