Citrus County man tries to shoot teenager after ‘disrespecting’ his sister: Deputies

A Citrus County man is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot at the older brother of a teenager who accused him of disrespecting their 16-year-old sister. 

Suspect forces himself into Beverly Hills home, shoots man several times: CCSO

A suspect is in custody after he forced his way into a Beverly Hills home and shot a man several times, critically injuring him, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Lightning sparks house fire with woman, pets inside: CCFR

A home sustained tens of thousands of dollars in damage after a lightning strike sparked a fire, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

Dog and two birds die after lighting strike starts fire at Beverly Hills home: CCFR

A lightning strike during a severe Saturday evening storm sparked a house fire in Beverly Hills, killing a dog and two birds, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

1-year-old girl dies after car crash in Citrus County: FHP

A 1-year-old child died and a man was seriously injured after a car crash in Citrus County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

4th of July celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area: what to know

As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa Bay Area that you won't want to miss.

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters after boat crashes into dayboard

The U.S. Coast Guard is praising a boat crew that rushed to the aid of two boaters on Crystal River after their vessel hit a dayboard.

Homosassa woman struck by trailer, killed: FHP

A Homosassa woman is dead after she was run over by a GMC pickup towing a utility trailer late on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Nearly 3 pounds of meth recovered, 2 women arrested in Crystal River bust: CCSO

Nearly three pounds of meth was recovered after two women were arrested at a motorhome in Crystal River, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Gov. DeSantis signs Andy Lahera Act ensuring healthcare coverage for injured law enforcement officers

A Citrus County deputy is at the center of a new Florida law. The Deputy Andy Lahera Law is aimed to provide healthcare coverage to law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty, who weren't covered before. 

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.

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.