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.

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.

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. 

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.

Citrus County businesses dealing with aftermath of Debby

Floodwaters in Citrus County are receding after deputies had to block off parts of US-19 and the streets that ordinarily bring business owners and tourists to the shore of Crystal River.

Man convicted of murder in 2021 shooting death of retired Citrus deputy

Jurors have convicted a man of second-degree murder for shooting and killing a retired Citrus County deputy nearly three years ago.