Citrus County stunned by storm surge, damages after Hurricane Helene
Citrus County residents have been stunned by the storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene. Those along the water in Crystal River and Homosassa are still trying to take stock of how much damage they took.
Water rescues underway as Citrus County gets glimpse at Hurricane Helene damage
Hurricane Helene may have spared Citrus County from a direct hit, but its storm surge flooded streets, trapped residents, and closed roads.
Hurricane Helene: Bay Area schools close due to storm
Schools across the Bay Area will be closed this week to open shelters due to Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine which is predicted to become Hurricane Helene.
Crystal River braces for storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The west coast of Crystal River is bracing for storm surge coming from Hurricane Helene. Residents and business owners spent Wednesday morning getting their valuables to safety, and then evacuating.
Hurricane Helene: Citrus County updates & information
Citrus County has ordered a mandatory evacuation for licensed skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities located in Zone A beginning Wednesday, September 25, at 8 a.m.
Citrus County preparing for worst storm threat in 100 years as Helene draws near
Citrus County is bracing for a potentially "grave" impact from what is expected to be Hurricane Helene.
Coast Guard rescues boater 40 miles off Crystal River
Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrews rescued a boater at 2 p.m. on Saturday, after his sailing vessel took on water 40 miles off Crystal River.
Person of interest in 2004 New York murder case likely in Citrus County, detectives say
The sole person of interest in a 2004 unsolved murder in New York is believed to be located in Citrus County.
1 child, 6 dogs removed from Citrus County home after dog groomer, brother arrested for animal cruelty: CCSO
A young child and six dogs were taken from a home in Hernando after deputies discovered inhumane living conditions last week.
Lithium-ion batteries caused fire at commercial garage in Homosassa, officials say
A large commercial garage in Homosassa was engulfed in flames early on Tuesday morning, according to firefighters.
2 killed in motorcycle crash on U.S. 19 in Citrus County
Two people died on Saturday after a crash in Citrus County involving their motorcycle and a car.
Investigators seize 12 animals from Citrus County home, owner faces cruelty charges
A man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after investigators found a dozen animals living in an “extremely cluttered and dirty home," the Citrus County Sherriff's Office said.
Gov. DeSantis announces $2.8 million grant for Citrus County infrastructure, economic development
A long-awaited project in Citrus County got a much-needed boost today.
Community of Homosassa held fundraiser for woman battling cancer: 'It means a lot'
Sabrina Graybeal was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on her 21st birthday. She's now 25. In the years since the diagnosis, her cancer has spread.
Citrus County mother and daughter arrested after animals, kids removed from ‘inhumane’ living conditions
Deputies in Citrus County seized more than a dozen dogs and cats, removed two children, and arrested a mother and daughter who they say were living in ‘inhumane’ and ‘unfit’ conditions.
Citrus County sheriff ousted in primary election
Incumbent Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast was defeated in his re-election campaign by David Vincent in the Florida primary election.
Illegal drug organization had enough fentanyl to kill over 3M people: CCSO
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday that they conducted the largest fentanyl seizure in history.
Millions of pills illegally prescribed, clinic shut down: CCSO
A “one-stop shop" pill mill in Citrus County has been shut down, with deputies saying millions of pills were illegally prescribed.
Suspect shot by Citrus County deputy after threatening with knife remains in hospital, will be arrested: CCSO
The armed suspect who was shot by a Citrus County deputy after threatening him with a knife has been identified by the sheriff's office.