July 24, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & OrderBy Robby Douglas0

Detectives investigate body found near intersection

On Tuesday morning, the body of 29-year-old Dustin Arthur Chandler was discovered near the intersection of West Pine Ridge Boulevard and North Amarillo Drive. Citrus County deputies responded and secured the scene upon their arrival. Major Crimes Detectives and Crime Scene Specialists arrived and immediately began working the area to gather vital evidence and conduct interviews. The Medical Examiner was...

July 23, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & OrderBy Robby Douglas0

Hernando drug search warrant nets 2 arrests

Two Hernando residents were arrested on Wednesday after the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) executed a search warrant at 7168 N. Whippoorwill Terrace in Hernando. Detectives arrested the homeowner, 31-year-old Ronald Mesick Jr., as well as the home’s other resident, 50-year-old Tammy Bryant. During their search of the house, detectives located fentanyl, methamphetamine, cannabis, a 9mm pistol...

July 17, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County ServicesBy Special0

Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection raises funds for Animal Services X-Ray machine

Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection (CCFAP) is raising community awareness and funds to purchase a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine to help Citrus County Animal Services and Care Center (CCAS) better serve the medical needs of the animals that move through the Care Center. Currently, CCAS sends animals off-site for needed x-rays, which takes staff time, stresses the animals and...

July 17, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, County Services, Public NoticesBy Special0

Citrus County Landfill Recycling Center sets new operating hours

The Recycling Customer Service Area at the Central Landfill has announced new hours of operation, effective immediately. The Recycling Customer Service Area is now open to citizens following the Landfill’s hours of operation schedule. Regular business hours for the Landfill and Recycling Customer Service Area are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,  Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....

July 16, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Government, HealthBy Robby Douglas0

Local woman seeks 5G moratorium

The controversy over 5G’s implementation has reached Citrus County. On Tuesday, a woman called “Miss Beatrice” spoke to county commissioners about the health effects of the 5G communications network coming soon to a town near you. Below is a video of the woman’s presentation, and the responses of the officials.

July 13, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & Order, Public NoticesBy Special0

Juvenile injured by stray July 4 bullet

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for events leading up to the injury of a 12-year-old Citrus County resident. On July 4, 2020, around 9 p.m., a 12-year-old was in front of their residence with family members watching fireworks, when a stray bullet struck the child. This incident occurred in...

June 23, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & OrderBy Robby Douglas0

Arrest made in May 17 Circle K robbery in Crystal River

On Monday, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit arrested 33-year-old Jason Shanes of Lecanto for a robbery that occurred at the Circle K convenience store located at 6775 South Suncoast Blvd. in Crystal River. On May 17, 2020 at approximately 04:30 a.m. a man wearing a mask, entered the store and proceeded behind the sales counter...

June 15, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, HealthBy Special0

State COVID 19 statistics for June 15

By Florida House Speaker Jose R. Oliva COVID-19 Testing Sites – Florida Drive-Thru Testing sites available are listed by county. Each walk up site can test up to 200 individuals per day. Access the list here Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Governor’s Office Announces Recovery Plan Read the plan here —- The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is now giving daily updates...

June 10, 2020February 27, 2022Community, County, Law & OrderBy Robby Douglas0

2 arrested after being served drug search warrant

Two people were arrested after Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at their Beverly Hills residence. The CCSO said today that on Tuesday its Tactical Impact Unit (TIU) executed the search warrant at 4 North Monroe St. in Beverly Hills. Detectives secured this search warrant after this residence was the scene of two reported overdoses in recent months.