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...
Lecanto High School teacher arrested, sent sexual text messages, threatened to kill student
Lecanto, Florida -- On May 21, 2021, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was contacted in reference to a Lecanto High School teacher sending...
HEALTH ALERT: Mosquito-borne disease activity has increased in Citrus County
Citrus County -- The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity...
Hummer catches fire after Florida man loads gas containers, lights cigarette
On Wednesday, May 12, Citrus County Fire Rescue had to be dispatched to a vehicle fire at South Alabama Avenue and West Grover Cleveland...
Letter to the Editor: What a stupid a*s place to put a Wawa, corrupt...
Crystal River -- When I moved here sixteen years ago from New Jersey, I was moving away from traffic and local government corruption.
Now, I...
Duke Energy to build solar power plant in Citrus County, many residents upset
Duke Energy Florida (DEF) today announced the locations of its two newest solar power plants, which continue the expansion of its renewable generation portfolio.
These...
Man sentenced to 25 years for sexual assault on a child
Homosassa, Florida - On March 12th, 2021, the Honorable Judge Howard sentenced 46-year-old Lawrence Hunt to 25 years in prison followed by lifetime probation...
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...
Citrus County School Board: Second middle school student takes his own life
Press release from the Citrus County School Board -- "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that our district has experienced...
Citrus DOH: Information about COVID-19 vaccine appointments
To expedite the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County’s (DOH-Citrus) drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals 65 and older and frontline health care...