Video: Children test their speed using sheriff’s portable radar detector
Okeechobee, Florida -- Two things you typically don't see today -- a mullet and kids outside playing having a great time.
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's...
Do not call 911 to report people setting off fireworks, not an emergency and...
Most all police departments across Florida will not enforce local ordinances regarding noise or related violations involving fireworks due to Senate Bill 140, which...
Prendergast refuses to require deputies to use body cameras or dash cams
While most sheriff's offices across the state utilize dash and body cams, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office does not use either. Not one CCSO...
Community mourns, Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike found dead
The body of 43-year-old paddleboarder, Joshua Hensley, was recovered Monday by Marine Unit Deputies in the waters of Kings Bay in Crystal River. Josh’s...
Letter to the editor: I would love for the Sheriff to tell me to...
Note from the editor: This is a perfect example of what Citrus Gazette has been reporting on for years. Not only the corruption within...
Florida Department of Health issues alert for well owners in flooded areas
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) advises residents living in homes with private wells affected by floodwaters to take precautions against...
Florida woman removed adult toy from package, used it while still in store
Fort Pierce, Florida -- It was a sticky situation when a Florida woman was arrested after she removed a sex toy from a shelf,...
Bicyclist on US-19 struck by truck mirror, killed
A bicyclist was killed Tuesday after being struck by a truck.
Troopers say a 2017 Dodge Ram, driven by Sarah Fogel, 35, was traveling southbound...
Deputy drives his car into a retention ditch
On July 27, many citizens witnessed a deputy drive his patrol car into a retention ditch located in front of First United Methodist Church,...
How to bypass Florida’s unemployment online waiting queue
Many who have applied for unemployment since the "outbreak" of COVID-19 still have not received any benefits.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the...