Sonja Renee Londer Obituary
Sonja Renee Londer, 57, of Crystal River, died suddenly at home on September 21, 2026.
Crystal River
Local news from Crystal River, Florida — home of Three Sisters Springs and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Crystal River’s Scarecrow Fest Rescheduled for Halloween, Oct. 31
Crystal River’s Scarecrow Fest is rescheduled for Halloween, Oct. 31, after weather forced a postponement. Vendors are encouraged to bring candy.
Tropical Storm Isaias Threatens Crystal River Area With Up to 3 Feet of Storm Surge
Citrus County emergency officials warn Tropical Storm Isaias could bring 1 to 3 feet of storm surge to the Crystal River area on Friday.
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 300th Citrus County Home in Milestone Celebration
Habitat for Humanity of the Nature Coast broke ground Sept. 26 on its 300th Citrus County home, drawing nearly 500 people to Citrus Springs.
Citrus County Business Appreciation Month Celebrates Four Decades of Local Commerce
Citrus County’s Business Appreciation Month kicks off with a luncheon Oct. 9 and the annual BBQ in Lecanto, continuing a 40-year tradition.
Crystal River Missed Chance for Free FWC Boating Enforcement Program, Resident Says
A Crystal River resident says the city passed on a free 2020 FWC boating enforcement pilot program after the then-city manager declined to act on it.
Crystal River High School Revives Athletic Hall of Fame, Honors Coach Earl Bramlett as First 2026 Inductee
Crystal River High School revived its Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend, honoring the late Coach Earl Bramlett as the first 2026 inductee.
Lecanto Girls, Crystal River Boys Win Citrus County Cross Country Championships
Lecanto girls won their third straight county cross country title while Crystal River boys edged Lecanto 30-37 at the Oct. 1 championships.
Crystal River Residents Seek Free Access to Three Sisters Springs, But Discount Program Already Exists
Crystal River residents pushing for free Three Sisters Springs access learned Sept. 28 a discounted resident pass program has existed since 2020.
Crystal River Swimmers Post Strong Performances in the Pool
Crystal River swimmers delivered strong performances in recent pool competition, highlighting the growing talent within the Citrus County aquatic program.
Citrus County Voters Head to Polls Tuesday for 2026 Primary Election
Citrus County polls are open Aug. 18 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2026 Primary Election. Early voting saw a 19.5% turnout.
Homosassa River Cleanup Nears Completion After Years of Restoration Work
The Homosassa River Restoration Project is nearly complete, with invasive lyngbya algae almost gone and the river’s sandy bottom visible again.