The FBI Jacksonville Division is warning residents of central Florida of a scam that threatens to blackmail individuals who have allegedly committed adultery.
"The scammer threatens to reveal the information to the recipient’s spouse, family and friends, and demands payment...
Hernando, Florida -- At approximately 4:27 a.m., Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at 3671 E. Turquoise Lane, Hernando.
When crews first arrived, they found a $5,000-square-foot, two-story home fully engulfed in flames.
The home, which was under construction,...
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment protects the right of a person to openly carry a gun in public for purpose of self-defense.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the ruling and...
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help with identifying two suspects who vandalized the Hope Evangelical Church, located at 9425 North Citrus Springs Boulevard, Citrus Springs.
Officials said the two broke planters, light fixtures, and security...
Lecanto, Florida -- A 35-year-old Lecanto man was arrested and charged with Grand Theft and Burglary of an unoccupied Structure (X2) after the homeowner reported several power tools had gone missing.
The burglary took place in the 4800 block of...
FBI agents, assisted by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, swarmed a rundown mobile home this morning at the corner of North Rock Crusher Road and West La Prima Court.
FBI spokesperson Maureen Dempsey said they were serving a federal warrant,...
Ocala, Florida -- Ocala police are seeking details in a shooting that left one man dead.
A 54-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night at Parkside Gardens Apartments, located at 621 Northwest Second Street, Ocala.
According to the Ocala Police Department,...
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help with catching two car burglars.
The CCSO said a black male and a black female are suspected of breaking into several vehicles throughout Citrus County.
Additionally, the CCSO believes that the duo...
Celebrate summer at Crystal River's scallop festival.
The festival will feature live music, bounce houses, karaoke, beer, arts and crafts, a variety of foods, a scallop cook-off, Battle of the Bands, contests, inflatable slide with water slide, seafood, pony rides,...
The Target masturbator who was arrested on July 4, was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to six months in jail.
According to Ocala police, Bryan L. Swaim, 51, entered the Target, located at 2000 Southwest College Road, last Wednesday and was...