Distillery Explosion Injures 3 in Citrus County
Explosion at Florida Keys Brewing Company in Homosassa injures 3
Crime & Safety
No Active Shooter on Campus, Despite Anonymous Threat, Officials Say
Citrus County School officials received an anonymous threat of an active shooter at Crystal River High School on Monday, February 26, 2024, but determined there was no imminent threat after investigation.
Man Accused of Sexual Battery, Possession of Child Porn and Drugs in Ongoing Investigation
A 34-year-old Inverness man was arrested on January 15, 2026, and charged with sexual battery, possession of child pornography, and possession of drugs.
Floral City Homicide Suspect Wanted After Person Found Dead in Fire: CCSO
A person was found dead in a fire at a Floral City residence on Tuesday. A suspect is wanted by the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Homicide Investigation Launched After Floral City Fire
Homicide investigation launched after Floral City fire; suspect sought
Citrus County Jail Faces Ongoing Problems, Concerns Over Inmate Safety and Staffing
Citrus County jail faces concerns over inmate safety, staffing, and programs; County Commissioners and sheriff evaluate options
High-speed chase ends in arrest, drug seizure in Crystal River
High-speed chase in Crystal River ends in arrest, drug seizure; 22-year-old Tyler James Smith taken into custody.
Crystal River shed fire reignites, forcing firefighters back to scene
Crystal River shed fire reignites, forcing firefighters back to scene on Tuesday, amid Citrus County burn ban
Woman Arrested for Setting Citrus County Home on Fire
Orlando woman arrested for setting Citrus County home on fire in attempt to rekindle marriage
Bribery, smuggling charges at Citrus jail; City employee threatens lawsuit
Inverness man arrested at Citrus County jail on bribery, smuggling charges; city employee threatens lawsuit