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Citrus County, Florida, Restaurants With The Most Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted restaurant inspections at 49 Citrus County eateries in the last 30 days, and the results give local diners plenty to chew on. Thirty-nine restaurants passed on their first visit, while 10 failed to meet standards initially. Some of those spots needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.

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Eugene Craig, 50 | Citrus County, Florida

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a Facebook account. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a Facebook account. Craig's last confirmed sighting came at the Crystal River Dunkin' Donuts earlier this month, per the sheriff's office. He wasn't reported missing until three days later, leaving investigators with a gap in his whereabouts that the public alert is meant to help close. The sheriff's office has not released further information about where Craig may have gone after leaving the coffee shop.

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Deputies Fatally Shoot Florida Man Holding Woman Hostage At Knifepoint In Citrus County

Joshua Aaron Schwartz CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A chaotic Saturday afternoon along one of Citrus...

Citrus County, FL · 2d

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Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County, Florida, Was Temporarily Closed With Roach Violation

Florida state inspectors temporarily closed Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County after finding 8 violations during a routine food inspection on October 29, 2026 — including 1 high-priority violation, 2 intermediate violations, and 5 basic violations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered operations at 770 NE 5 St in Crystal River to stop until the problems were corrected. It took three follow-up inspections to rectify the initial violations.

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Hernando County Sheriff's Office Facebook Post Begins “Manhunt Monday Wanted”

A Hernando County Sheriff's Office Facebook post has a title beginning “Manhunt Monday Wanted.”. In a post on the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the headline begins “Manhunt Monday Wanted.”. The sheriff's office post concerns a battery warrant. The post itself is the only verified source identifying...

Hernando County, FL · 2d

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Family says slain Pasco 16-year-old ‘just wanted to be loved’

The family of 16-year-old Victoria Perez held a vigil in her honor Tuesday night. She was killed over the weekend. Her boyfriend, 19-year-old Robert Timmons, had a first appearance in court Tuesday afternoon in connection to the case.

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Citrus County Sheriff's Office using AI to help screen calls, save time for emergencies

LECANTO, Fla. — A new piece of technology is helping emergency call dispatchers in Citrus County. Artificial intelligence is now being used to screen 911 calls at the Citrus County Emergency Operations Center, freeing up dispatchers to focus on people who need immediate help. But the new technology is also raising some concerns.

Citrus County, FL · 1d

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Inside A Historic House In Brooksville, Florida, A Café Serves Chicken Salad On Raisin Bread

Somebody’s grandmother cooked so well that a lunch spot in Florida still carries her name decades later. She was born in Lee County, Virginia, and built her kitchen reputation in Annapolis, Maryland. Her granddaughter-in-law took that legacy and turned it into a cafe filled with soups, sandwiches, and towering...

Brooksville, FL · 2d

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MHP Investigating Double Fatal Collision

(Hardin) – The Montana Highway Patrol is investigating a double-fatal head-on collision that occurred late last month on Interstate 90 East near Hardin. According to the official crash report, the incident happened on October 24th just before midnight near mile marker 474. Authorities state that a Chevy Malibu was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it struck an eastbound Ram 1500 pickup truck head-on.

Brooksville, FL · 1d

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Two cars crash into buildings in separate accidents

In a strange coincidence on Monday, Hernando County Fire Rescue found itself responding to two separate accidents involving a car driving into a building. Just before 10 a.m., HCFR arrived at the Greenbriar Villa Apartments in Brooksville to see a car sticking out of a brick wall. No injuries were reported.

Hernando County, FL · 2d

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Car crashes into Brooksville daycare; driver cited for not having driver's license

An SUV crashed into a daycare in Brooksville on Monday, marking the third daycare crash in the Tampa Bay-Orlando area within two months. The crash happened just before 6 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Little Wings of Prayer daycare, located on Ponce De Leon Boulevard. According to Hernando County...

Brooksville, FL · 1d

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From Brooksville to a Navy warship: Sailor serves aboard USS Mahan

NORFOLK, Va.- Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Kroner, a native of Brooksville, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Mahan, a Navy destroyer operating out of Naval Station Norfolk. Kroner graduated from Central High School in 2011. “I come from a long line of family who served in the...

Brooksville, FL · 1d

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A+ Teacher shares passion for music and performing

SPRING HILL, Fla. — This week’s A+ Teacher is Dennis Rowan. For 34 years, he’s been a music teacher. He’s spent 15 years teaching at Crews Lake Middle School. “If you do what you love, it’s contagious. If you work together, you can do more of that,” said Rowan.

Spring Hill, FL · 2d

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Tampa General Hospital Plans New Rehabilitation Hospital in Spring Hill

Tampa General Hospital is expanding its presence in Hernando County with plans for a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Spring Hill, adding capacity for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries and other complex medical conditions. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint...

Spring Hill, FL · 1d

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1993 Isuzu pickup truck & 2022 Mustang 'Freedom'

Jason in Apollo Beach wanted to show off his 1993 Izuzu pickup truck. Cindy in Brooksville wanted to share with us her 2022 Ford Mustang that she named "Freedom."

Apollo Beach, FL · 1d

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Big Dan’s Opens In Bushnell, FL

Big Dan’s Car Wash opened its newest location in Bushnell, FL, on November 4, bringing its signature car wash experience, customer-focused service, and community commitment to Sumter County. The new site represents an important step in Big Dan’s continued growth throughout Central Florida and strengthens its presence between several...

Bushnell, FL · 2d