Florida corrections officer was allowed to poison inmate, other officers implicated, lawsuit filed
A lawsuit has been filed against the Florida Department of Corrections after a Lowell corrections officer attempted to poison an inmate.
The corrections officer, identified...
Parents say schools are not doing enough to prevent germs from spreading
A recent investigation shows that most Florida school districts might not be doing enough to prevent the germs that cause more serious illnesses.
The investigation...
Citrus County mandatory evacuation zones, school closures for Hurricane Ian
On Monday, the National Weather Service warned that officials should not wait until the last minute to prepare for the hurricane or issue evacuation...
Will it come before someone is killed?
Following road construction and resurfacing in the Lecanto/Crystal River area, the intersection at West Gulf to Lake and Rockcrusher Road has quickly become one...
Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind everyone that as the berries come to fruit to follow the laws of Florida.
According...
Beverly Hills home raided, heroin operation busted
On February 25, 2021, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) executed a search warrant at 11 S. Desoto St. in...
Tiki bar at Stixx Billiards destroyed in early morning fire
The Tiki bar at Stixx Billiards was destroyed by a fire Wednesday shortly after 6 a.m.
A passerby saw the fire and called 911.
Citrus County...
Pedestrian hit by car, killed
Crystal River, Florida -- State Road 44 was closed for several hours Monday as the Florida Highway Patrol investigated a vehicle-vs-pedestrian crash.
The incident occurred...
Man hits deer, taunts it, faces widespread backlash
WARNING: Video may be disturbing to some viewers
Some would say this generation is doomed following a video that shows a man taunting a deer...
Seven Rivers alumnus killed in crash, two others seriously injured
A Seven Rivers Christian School alumnus and a former student were involved in a crash Friday in Alachua County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that...