Suspect surrenders after Hernando hostage crisis ends; 1 dead
At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received reports of an armed suspect, William Poole,…
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3-month old child abuse victim dies, more charges against mother
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office’s Detective Barry with the Special Victims Unit on Friday arrested 36-year-old Jessica Figueroa of Merritt Island…
Crystal River man charged with attempted murder 5 days after prison release
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office officials today arrested 32-year-old, Demare Barnes of Crystal River on attempted murder charges stemming from a…
Stray bullet strikes juvenile on July 4, woman arrested today
After a juvenile was struck by a stray bullet on July 4, Citrus County deputies today arrested and charged a…
Drug deal leads to drive-by shooting, arrest
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Sept. 28 arrested a man after a drug deal went sour and the…
DeSantis announces first emergency bridge loan for small business impacted by Hurricane Sally
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the first Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan has been approved for a…
Children need your help in Guardian ad Litem outreach
Become an advocate for an abused or neglected child. No one should simply shake their head and sadly lament the…
Merritt Island woman, 36, faces child abuse, neglect charges
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) today was contacted about a report of a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies observed…