Boy saved mom’s life as she was being suffocated by boyfriend
A fast-thinking 12-year-old boy saved his mom's life by alerting neighbors to the fact that his mom was being battered by her boyfriend.
According to...
CHS student arrested, charged
A Citrus High School student Tuesday was charged with Disrupting School Functions after he said he had a gun on school grounds.
The charges are...
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...
Human remains found in Crystal River
On Saturday, April 4, 2020, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the discovery of human skeletal remains located in a wooded area...
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...
One killed, three others critically injured in crash
Crystal River -- One person was killed and three others were critically injured Sunday following a multi-vehicle crash.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a...
Citrus County schools were placed on brief lockdown
At approximately 10:01 a.m, Crystal River Primary, Crystal River Middle, and Crystal River High School were on lockdown due to off-campus criminal activity.
The Citrus...
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...
Happy ending: Missing woman found alive after employees report suspicious noises
After over a week of exhaustive searches, including the use of K9s, air support, and volunteer search parties, Diane Mcinnis was found alive in...