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...
School threat, two arrests made, teen smiled during interview with detectives
Additional security was in place Thursday morning after a teen made a threat on Snapchat Wednesday night to shoot up Citrus Springs Middle School.
The...
Seven Rivers alumnus killed in crash, two others seriously injured
A Seven Rivers Christian School alumnus and a former student were involved in a crash Friday in Alachua County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that...
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...
Drive-by shooting suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder
Citrus County, Florida -- On September 28, 2020, Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were dispatched to a residence in Inverness regarding a drive-by...
Man re-arrested while incarcerated, harassing domestic violence victim
Dunnellon -- A man was re-arrested while in jail and charged with Violation of Condition of Pretrial Release (when the original arrest was for...
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...
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...
Funnel cloud near Citrus/Marion County border
Citrus/Marion County -- The National Weather Service confirmed to Citrus Gazette Monday that a funnel cloud did form Saturday evening near the intersection of...
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...