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.
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Local news from Crystal River, Florida — home of Three Sisters Springs and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Crystal River Plans April 22 Workshop to Address Waterway Overcrowding Issues
Crystal River will host an April 22 workshop to address waterway overcrowding at local springs, with officials considering enforcement and usage limits.