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September 9, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

2-month-old’s death leads to 4 arrests

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Four Citrus County residents were arrested today and charged with Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child, Child Neglect, and Maintaining a Dwelling for the Purpose of Using Controlled Substances. Arrested were 25-year-old Kevin Courtney, 25-year-old Stephanie Carroll, 52-year-old Steven Gibson and 44-year-old Tammy Allison were arrested after CCSO’s investigation revealed their negligence in the death of...

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August 27, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

2 of 3 burglary suspects wanted in crime spree now jailed

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Two of three suspects were arrested after detectives solved a rash of burglaries that were committed on Aug. 8 in the area of Woodland Estates in Crystal River. Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detectives have already identified and arrested two out of the three culprits. “This case is not fully closed, but I am extremely...

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August 27, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Citrus County man charged with capital sex battery on a person under 12 years old

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Citrus County Sheriff’s Office detectives in the agency’s High Tech Crimes Unit on Aug. 26 arrested 34-year-old Daniel Grisales of Dunnellon on charges of capital sexual battery against a juvenile victim under the age of 12. As members of the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, detectives receive tips for the exploitation...

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August 27, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Government

Alexander Park receives donation for basket ball courts’ renovation

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On Aug. 25, at the Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) meeting, Dr. Devonte White, who was born and raised in Inverness, and now resides in Texas, presented his proposal to renovate the basketball courts at Alexander Park. The BOCC voted unanimously to accept his generous Citrus County Community Charitable Foundation, Inc. grant donation of $10,000,...

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August 19, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County

Citrus County votes in Aug. 18 primary

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Citrus County voters on Tuesday filled in their ballots to let their choices be known for several political positions. Winners include Sheriff Mike Prendergast, who defeated three challengers in the primary. He will now face Lee Alexander in November. Alexander is a former police chief in Inverness. Creg Dalton gathered the most votes in the...

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August 15, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Government, Public Notices

Cardinal Suncoast Interchange public workshop looks at development plan

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The Citrus County Commission held a pubic workshop to discuss a proposed future master development plan for Cardinal Street, a road which has historically been a seven-mile, two-lane road in Homosassa, Fla. The Cardinal interchange is part of an extension of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) of the Suncoast Parkway from Brooksville. The street...

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August 13, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

Man injured in deputy involved shooting in Dunnellon

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On Wednesday at about 6 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the area of West Amman Street in Dunnellon, in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies were met by a suspect who was on the property in violation of a court order. After threatening the deputies with a firearm, the two responding...

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August 8, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order

‘Operation Coin Toss’ ends with 55 more arrests

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The fourth and final quarter of Operation Coin Toss has concluded, resulting in the seizure of more fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine off the streets of Citrus County. Originally started in June 2019, the first quarter of Operation Coin Toss targeted those responsible for drug trafficking and those who sell illegal narcotics. Throughout the entire...