Panther Teams Earn Big Wins at Home
Panther teams at Citrus High School in Crystal River earn big wins at home, with the football team defeating Hernando Huskies 28-14 and volleyball team beating Zephyrhills Tigers 3-0.
Crystal River
Local news from Crystal River, Florida — home of Three Sisters Springs and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Crystal River City Council Approves Hotel Land Use Change
Crystal River City Council approves land use change for new hotel, while Citrus County School Board votes to deactivate police force
Crystal River Moms Launch Helping Hands & Hearts Services for Healthcare Training
Two Crystal River mothers launch Helping Hands & Hearts Services, offering phlebotomy and CPR certification programs to address healthcare workforce needs.
Crystal River Resident Shirley Exley Dies at 96 After Short Illness
Shirley Exley, 96, a longtime Crystal River resident originally from Rhode Island, died peacefully March 30th, 2026, after a short illness.
Crystal River High School Wins District Championship as School Board Votes to Deactivate Police Force
Crystal River High School wins district championship as Citrus County School Board votes unanimously to deactivate district police force.
Judith Kay Webb Obituary
Judith Kay Webb, 79, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on April 8, 2026.
Crystal River revisits overcrowding issues with workshop
Crystal River hosts workshop to address overcrowding in waterways
Watercolorist Edward Velez of Crystal River Dedicated to Perfection in Every Brushstroke
Crystal River watercolorist Edward Velez, 88, struggles to complete paintings after wife’s passing, seeks perfection in every brushstroke.
Crystal River to weigh road closure, grant funding
Crystal River City Council to discuss road closure and grant funding for infrastructure and housing improvements
Raid on Crystal River home nets 4 arrests, fentanyl, cocaine, pot, deputies say
Four arrested, fentanyl, cocaine, and pot seized in Crystal River raid
Inspiring musical production promotes anti-bullying message at Crystal River High School
Crystal River High School’s spring musical, “Mean Girls: The Musical,” promotes anti-bullying message and self-acceptance.
Boaters Ejected in Waterway Incident on Crystal River
Two boaters were ejected in a waterway incident on Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida, on January 15, 2023.