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...
Detectives feel great after serial drug dealer arrested
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...
Florida man battered his mother while driving, has history of abusing parents
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...
Homosassa food worker tested positive for hepatitis A
Citrus County -- The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service...
Florida wholesale mortgage executive released from prison, served 9 of a 30-year sentence
Florida -- A wholesale mortgage executive responsible for one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S history has been released from prison after only...
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...
Two Florida car thieves arrested after stealing car from motel
Florida -- Two car thieves are behind bars after they were arrested for stealing a car from the Microtel Inn & Suites, located at...
Gym goers say Planet Fitness intolerable, more like “planet pansy” with Nazi rules
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
D: Tropical Depression – wind speed less than 39 MPH
S: Tropical Storm – wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH
H: Hurricane – wind...
Florida Fall recreational red snapper season in the Gulf
Florida -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations...