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.

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.

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.

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.

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.