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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Citrus County mandatory evacuation zones, school closures for Hurricane Ian

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On Monday, the National Weather Service warned that officials should not wait until the last minute to prepare for the hurricane or issue evacuation...
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Detectives feel great after serial drug dealer arrested

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Multiple tips led Citrus County detectives to a drug dealer's home, located at 316 NE 2nd Street, lot 15, in Crystal River, Tuesday. The Citrus...
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Florida man battered his mother while driving, has history of abusing parents

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Florida -- A 29-year-old Ocklawaha man is behind bars again following a physical altercation with his mother. He had just been released from jail on...
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Homosassa food worker tested positive for hepatitis A

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Citrus County -- The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service...
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Florida wholesale mortgage executive released from prison, served 9 of a 30-year sentence

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Florida -- A wholesale mortgage executive responsible for one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S history has been released from prison after only...
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Community mourns, Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike found dead

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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...
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Two Florida car thieves arrested after stealing car from motel

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Florida -- Two car thieves are behind bars after they were arrested for stealing a car from the Microtel Inn & Suites, located at...
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Gym goers say Planet Fitness intolerable, more like “planet pansy” with Nazi rules

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Florida -- Planet Fitness dubs itself as “The Judgment Free Zone,” with other signs that read, "you belong," or "no critics," but members say...

Hurricane Ian 3 p.m update

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D: Tropical Depression – wind speed less than 39 MPH S: Tropical Storm – wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH H: Hurricane – wind...
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Florida Fall recreational red snapper season in the Gulf

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Florida -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations...