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.

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.