Artists use recycled cans to showcase Florida city's turtle mascot
New types of turtles call downtown Inverness home, thanks to a partnership between the city and the Inverness Arts & Culture Alliance.
87-year-old man dies after car crashes, catches fire: FHP
An 87-year-old man died after his car crashed and caught fire in Citrus County on Sunday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Dunnellon man sets his mobile home on fire, no injuries: CCFR
A Dunnellon man admitted to setting his mobile home on fire Saturday, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Inverness roommates arrested after officers find more than a dozen dogs living in ‘appalling’ conditions
A complaint about aggressive dogs getting loose in Citrus County landed a pair of roommates behind bars after investigators said they found more than a dozen dogs living in ‘unsanitary’ conditions.
Woman killed, man severely hurt in ATV crash in Citrus County
A woman died after an ATV crashed on New Year's Day in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man arrested on New Year's Day for throwing lit fireworks at patrol car: FHP
A Citrus County man was arrested on New Year's Day after throwing lit fireworks at a trooper sitting in his patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 Florida women rescued after spending Christmas at bottom of quarry
Crews rescued two women who spent Christmas night at the bottom of a 50-foot quarry on a local golf course, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
2 men arrested for murder after violent home invasion: CCSO
Two men have been arrested on murder charges after a home invasion led to gunfire in Citrus County a week ago, the sheriff's office announced Thursday.
Inverness man struck by pickup truck, run over by RV he was directing out of park: Troopers
An Inverness man who was helping an RV backout of an RV park died Thursday evening after he hit by a pickup truck.
Bay Area cold weather shelters opening Wednesday night with low temperatures expected
With temperatures expected to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill overnight, Hillsborough County cold weather shelters are set to open Wednesday night.
Tyler Perry's Studio President dies after small plane crash in Homosassa: report
The president of Tyler Perry's Studio died after a small plane crashed on a road in Homosassa Friday evening, according to TMZ and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bay Area non-profit uses mini-horses to help teens struggling with addiction heal
Part of the curriculum at Victory High School, a non-profit focused on helping 14-19-year-olds who have struggled with addiction, uses mini-horses to help heal.
Man shoots his dog in the neck with a crossbow, deputies say
A Crystal River man is accused of animal cruelty after shooting his dog in the back of the neck with a crossbow and leaving the injured dog alone in his car.
Man dies after crashing into power pole, pizza shop in Citrus County
A man died after crashing his pickup truck into a pole, then hitting a pizza shop in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man shot to death at Crystal River home, deputies investigating
A 62-year-old man was shot and killed on Monday, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Falling tree kills Inverness man hours after Hurricane Milton made landfall: FHP
An Inverness man is dead after troopers say he collided with a falling tree early Thursday morning as Hurricane Milton whipped across the state of Florida.
Hurricane Milton: Citrus County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Citrus County need to know.
1 killed in plane crash near Fort Island Beach in Citrus County: Officials
Citrus County first responders are responding to a plane crash that was reported near Fort Island Beach in the Crystal River area.
Citrus and Hernando residents continue Hurricane Helene cleanup: 'We lost everything we own'
The cleanup in Hernando and Citrus Counties is underway as thousands of residents empty out their homes of belongings.














