8 dead, many others injured following early morning crash
Marion County -- At approximately 6:37 a.m. Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a bus rollover at the intersection of...
Four drug addicts arrested in death of two-month-old girl
Inverness, Florida --The Citrus County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that four people have been charged in the death of a two-month-old child who died...
Owner of roofing company arrested for second time on fraud charges
In Late 2019, Citrus Gazette published a story on Elite Roofing and Gutters after customers from multiple counties reported that they had been scammed...
Largest methamphetamine bust in DEA history, used Sam’s Club parking lot
LOS ANGELES – At a press conference Wednesday, DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea and Los Angeles Field Division Special Agent in Charge Bill...
High School student arrested, charged with felony
Ocala, Florida -- A West Port High School student was arrested Wednesday and charged with Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds.
Robert MacMillan, the...
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...
Fat Daddy’s Roadhouse says goodbye to its customers
Homosassa - After 10 years of serving up tasty ribs, Fat Daddy's Roadhouse, located at 1470 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, will be closing its...
Firefighter arrested, charged with manslaughter in death of two-month-old
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, following a year-long investigation, arrested 33-year-old firefighter Jose Dorta III on charges of aggravated...
Deputies searching for man who fired shots off of West Park Drive in Homosassa
Homosassa -- The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating an isolated incident where shots were fired off of West Park Drive in Homosassa.
The suspect...
EPA releases list of disinfectants to use against the coronavirus
WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2,...