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...
Florida corrections officer sentenced, sexually abused young girl for years
Florida -- At approximately 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) arrested 41-year-old Kenneth Slanker of Inverness, Florida.
Slanker...
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...
Florida teacher brutally murdered by adopted son
On July 13, 2019, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into the apparent murder of 57-year-old Denise Hallowell, after she was found...
Residents say officials allowing Crystal River to be destroyed, 350-acre site to be sold...
Crystal River -- County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to sell a 350-acre site north of Turkey Oak Drive to Hamid Ashtari, a developer who...
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...
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...
Tornadoes touch down across Florida, cause damage in Citrus County
The National Weather Service has confirmed several small storm cells touched down across Florida on Monday before noon.
The NWS confirmed an EF1 tornado touched...
4th of July: The only large fireworks display in Citrus County
Crystal River -- Join the Fourth of July waterfront festivities for some great music, food, games, beer and wine, and fireworks.
This is the only...
Prendergast refuses to require deputies to use body cameras or dash cams
While most sheriff's offices across the state utilize dash and body cams, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office does not use either. Not one CCSO...