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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...
Oct 6
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.
Oct 6
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.
Oct 6
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.
Sep 29
James “Jim” Lafayette Roberts, Sr. Passes Away in Crystal River
James "Jim" Lafayette Roberts, Sr., 86, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on September 21, 2026.
Sep 24
Local Leaders Meet to Discuss Community Issues
Local leaders from Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus Counties meet to discuss community issues, including infrastructure, services, and resource preservation.
Sep 23
Finegan Wants Names in Citrus County Commission
Citrus County Commissioner wants names in commission
Sep 18
9/11 Reflections: Local Residents Share Their Experiences
Local residents share their experiences and reflections on the 20th anniversary of 9/11
Sep 13
Mabel “Mae” Mitcheson Obituary
Mabel “Mae” Mitcheson, 81, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on September 1, 2026, at TGH Hospital in Crystal River.
Sep 4
Concerns Rise Before BJ’s Opening on County Road 486
Concerns rise as BJ's Wholesale Club prepares to open on County Road 486 in Citrus County, near Crystal River.
Sep 3Marisa Diane DiGiacomo Obituary
Marisa Diane DiGiacomo, 69, of Crystal River, FL, died August 24, 2026.
Aug 29Terrel R. ‘Terry’ Vaught Remembered for Life of Service
Terrel R. 'Terry' Vaught, a life of service and duty, leaves a lasting legacy in the community.
Aug 25