An inmate at the Citrus County Jail was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital, prompting an investigation by the sheriff’s office. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026, around 10:30 a.m. at the Citrus County Jail, located at 1 SE 7th Ave, Inverness, Florida.
The inmate, whose name has not been released, was being held at the jail on charges that have not been disclosed. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death. The inmate was taken to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined and is pending an autopsy.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is working to notify the inmate’s family and is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement may also be involved in the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office at (352) 749-4111.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
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