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...
Report shows firefighter severely beat infant to death, x-rays showed previous injuries
According to detectives, on May 20, 2019, Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a two-month-old infant...
Witness said she was horrified at how rough deputies were with homeless woman
On May 19, a Citrus County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a tan, dodge pickup truck at the Family Dollar, located at...
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...
Crystal River’s downtown square brings mixed feelings
Crystal River’s downtown square, located at Citrus Avenue and U.S. 19 is still months away from being completed.
The first phase of the project cost...
Human remains discovered in Crystal River identified
The skeletal human remains recovered in Crystal River on April 26, 2020, by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, have been identified as 42-year-old, Kevin...
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...
Fort Island Gulf Beach and Hernando Park remain closed
Citrus County officials announced Tuesday that Fort Island Gulf Beach and Hernando Park would remain closed until water-quality tests come back from the lab.
Water...
Citrus County updates on COVID-19 and antibody tests
As of May 4, the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has expanded its testing for COVID-19 to get a clearer picture...
Skeletal human remains located near West Riverbend Road, Crystal River
Crystal River -- On Sunday, April 26, 2020, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office was notified by a landowner, who was surveying his property, that...