Florida Education Association files emergency order against Gov. DeSantis to keep schools closed
On Tuesday, the Florida Education Association filed an emergency injunction against Gov. DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education. In the new court documents,...
Investigation underway after 1.6 million doses of Moderna vaccine suspended, contamination concerns
Japan suspended the use of approximately 1.63 million doses of the Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in vials.
According to Japan's health ministry,...
Suspect in the murder of University of Miami football player, Bryan Pata, arrested
Florida -- The U.S. Marshals-led Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF), working with the Miami-Dade Police Department, on Thursday arrested Rashaun Jones, 35, and...
Florida mother beat 3-month-old to death
Citrus County, Florida -- Friday, Citrus County Sheriff's Office detectives with the Special Victims Unit arrested 36-year-old Jessica Figueroa of Merritt Island for the...
Citrus Springs Middle School teacher remains behind bars
Dunnellon -- Citrus Springs Middle School teacher, Jeffrey Brake, was still behind bars on August 20, following his arrest.
Until the school hires another teacher,...
Two Citrus County students killed in crash, two others seriously injured
Citrus County -- Two teens are dead and two remain hospitalized following a crash that occurred Wednesday at approximately 11:30 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol...
Crystal River Primary Hepatitis A case confirmed, child tested positive
On January 30, 2020, the Citrus County School Board sent out a letter warning parents that their child “may have been exposed to Hepatitis...
Hurricane Ian 11 am update for Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, Inverness
D: Tropical Depression – wind speed less than 39 MPH
S: Tropical Storm – wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH
H: Hurricane – wind...
If a business asks to see proof of vaccine they will be fined $5,000
Florida - In May, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning businesses, governments, and schools from requiring “vaccine passports,” or proof that...
Crystal River 4th of July fireworks canceled
At a June 18, 2020, emergency meeting of the Crystal River City Council, members voted unanimously to postpone the 2020 fireworks display to a...