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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Mother driving her 3 children dies after dump truck pulls in front of minivan: FHP

A mother driving three of her children was killed after a dump truck crossed into the path of her Dodge minivan in Homosassa on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Over 60 grams of fentanyl seized during Citrus County drug bust: CCSO

More than 60 grams of fentanyl was taken off the street after a traffic stop in Homosassa, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.

Bay Area town named one of the most charming in America by HGTV

HGTV recently searched for the most charming towns in America and a Citrus County city snagged a spot on the list. 

Florida couple reunited with dog after 17-day search

Every devoted dog owner's nightmare of their furry friend running away became a reality earlier this month for a South Florida couple.