Local news from Citrus County, Florida covering Inverness, Crystal River, and surrounding areas.
Citrus County remains under a burn ban due to high brushfire risk, despite recent rainfall. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index stands at 615, well above the 500 threshold.
Record crowds of 4,400 visitors test Three Sisters Springs’ infrastructure on a free refuge day coinciding with the Manatee Festival.
Fashion forecast for 2026: refined elegance, gentle confidence, and personalized style.
Inverness City Council updates on roadwork progress, approves hay lease and equipment purchase
Citrus County briefs: CASA seeks donations, TOOFAR fundraiser sale, Citrus Hills Women’s Club bunco tourney
League of Women Voters hosts Dr. BJ Ezell’s Black History Month presentation Feb. 11, while guitarist Richard Gilewitz returns to Art Center Theatre Feb. 20.
Citrus Cold Weather Shelter to open Thursday, Saturday, possibly Sunday this weekend.
Citrus County Council to vote on stormwater cleanup bids Monday. Cold Weather Shelter open Thursday, Saturday, possibly Sunday.
Citrus Cold Weather Shelter will open Thursday and Saturday this weekend, with possible Sunday opening depending on weather conditions in Citrus County.
William Lee Alexander of Beverly Hills, FL passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026 at Reserve at Citrus under hospice care, surrounded by family.