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.

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.