Search warrant yields evidence, arrests in multiple Citrus vehicle burglaries
The mystery of a string of unsolved county vehicle burglaries was solved on Thursday with the arrests of two Citrus Springs men.
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Man sets off Floral City car alarms, blacks out and then can’t be revived
FDLE and the Sheriff’s Office are investigating a man acting strangely in Floral City
Joint statement of Western Hemisphere agriculture Leaders
Niigata, Japan, May 12, 2019 – Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders met today on the margins of the G-20 Agricultural Ministerial in Niigata, Japan, affirming their intent to work together to champion global food security and agricultural trade on the basis of sound science and risk analysis principles. Following the meeting, top agricultural officials from Argentina, Brazil, […]
Ocala man flees from traffic stop, but deputies get their man
Ocala man leads Citrus County deputies in a chase, and ends up burying himself in sand underneath a tree
Inverness Sertoma Club holds annual awards banquet, Installation of Officers
By Cynthia Oswald The Inverness Sertoma Club held its annual Awards Banquet and installation of officers on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Inverness Golf and Country Club. The popular event saw guest attendance from both the Citrus Sertoma Club (Crystal River) and Sertoma Club of the Villages, along with representatives from Camp Endeavor, Sertoma Youth […]
Fraud alert issued by Sheriff’s Office
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) are currently investigating claims of organized fraud by Citrus County-based business Elite Roofing. At this time, several potential victims have been identified throughout the state of Florida, as well as the East coast region. Victims allege that they were charged large […]
Citrus County pursuit ends in Sumter
A Bushnell man is said to have stolen a vehicle and then led deputies in a wild chase through Inverness and Floral City before eventually crashing in Sumter County.
USDA launches Food Waste contest for students
Students age 11-18 can submit proposals for reducing food loss, waste
State Attorney’s Office honors Citrus detective
Brittney Carman, CCSO Community Relations Specialist Every April, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office takes part in the observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). This dedicated week focuses on how the community, as a whole, can assist victims of crimes and empower those victims to move forward. During this year’s ceremony on Arpil 11, […]
Duke Energy ‘flips the switch’ at ceremonial grand opening of new Citrus Combined Cycle Station
Duke Energy today celebrated the ceremonial grand opening of its new 1,640-megawatt Citrus Combined Cycle Station located at the 5,100-acre Crystal River Energy Complex in Citrus County, Fla., about 85 miles north of Tampa. More than 300 community leaders, elected officials and Duke Energy employees attended. The station started producing energy for 4.5 million Floridians in late […]