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Citrus County deputies shoot, kill suspect holding victim at knifepoint

A shooting involving a deputy left one suspect in custody and a Crystal River roadway temporarily closed Saturday evening

Crystal River, FL · 1d

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DoorDash driver hits FWC patrol vehicle, leaves after delivery in Citrus County: FHP

A Citrus County DoorDash driver is accused of hitting an FWC patrol truck and driving away without reporting it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened in Citrus Springs on Dragonis Drive around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Troopers are asking the public to share tips...

Citrus County, FL · 1d
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Woman Loses Her Arm Following Alligator Attack In Florida

A swimming trip on the Silver River near Ray Wayside Park in Marion County, Florida, turned into a life-threatening emergency over the summer when Dina Spann, 58, was attacked by an alligator. According to newly released 911 call recordings, witnesses described the chaotic aftermath as they sought immediate help for Spann, who lost her right arm below the elbow and part of a finger on her left hand in the attack.

Marion County, FL · 15h
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Grandson from hell rooster-struts through tormented neighborhood in The Villages

It’s been a busy couple of days for a grandson from hell who went through the jail’s revolving door once again and rooster-strutted through a tormented neighborhood in The Villages. Anthony Santangelo, 48, was booked Saturday at the Lake County Jail after he was picked up on a...

The Villages, FL · 20h
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HCSO arrests three in ‘To Catch a Predator’ undercover operation

In mid-October, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit executed an undercover operation reminiscent of the “The Catch a Predator” reality TV series. Over two weeks, three individuals were arrested attempting to engage in sexual conduct with someone they believed to be a...

Hernando County, FL · 1d

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Mystery solved in Amazon delivery driver’s death in Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – An Amazon delivery driver found unresponsive inside her truck in Fruitland Park died from carbon monoxide poisoning, the medical examiner’s office has determined. On Friday, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office revealed the cause of death to be carbon monoxide poisoning — ruled an accident....

Lake County, FL · 2d

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Retired Marine Roy Link Finds Missing 2-Year-Old Joshua ‘JJ’ Rowland Alive in Brooksville, Florida Woods After Praying Minutes Before Hearing Faint Whimper

BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA — A retired Marine who skipped a fishing trip to join a search is being remembered again online for finding a missing 2-year-old boy alive in the Florida woods. Joshua “JJ” Rowland had vanished from his home and spent the night alone in the wilderness. After nearly 24 hours, Roy Link heard a faint whimper and found the toddler among the briars. The rescue happened in 2018 and is now being widely shared.

Brooksville, FL · 16h

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SILVER ALERT: 83-year-old Summerfield woman missing

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – 83-year-old Summerfield resident Rochelle Comer left her home on Sunday, and is considered missing.

Summerfield, FL · 3h

WCJB

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Small plane makes emergency landing in field near Silver Springs

A small aircraft made an emergency landing near Silver Springs on Sunday afternoon, Marion County officials told TV20.

Silver Springs, FL · 15h

wusf.org

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Rising fuel costs put pressure on the start of Citrus County's stone crab season

Long before the first stone crab claw hit a cooler, the work started on land. Through the summer, crews at The Crab Plant in Crystal River hauled boats out of the water, repaired traps and maintained equipment, paying those costs before the season's first catch. Florida's stone crab season opened...

Citrus County, FL · 1d

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Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in crash that killed woman near The Villages

A driver has been charged with DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a woman near The Villages. James Lovett, 47, was arrested Thursday by Marion County sheriff’s deputies in connection with the fatal June 5 collision on County Road 42 in Summerfield. Lovett was driving a truck when...

Summerfield, FL · 1d

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Man acquitted in murder case arrested on armed meth trafficking charges, Marion County deputies say

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man acquitted in a murder case over the summer was arrested Thursday on drug charges, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dexavion Brown, 26, on charges of armed methamphetamine trafficking and marijuana possession. Brown is being held on a $16,000 bond.

Marion County, FL · 2d

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Frost Possible and Feels-Like Temperatures in the 30s for Tallahassee, Gainesville, Pensacola, and Ocala as Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Florida Next Weekend

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Forecast models are starting to agree that a powerful cold front will sweep across Florida next weekend. The front could bring feels-like temperatures in the 30s and 40s to much of the state by Sunday, November 15. Frost is possible in parts of north Florida. Even South Florida could feel a noticeable chill behind the front.

Florida · 1d

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Citrus County Population Growth Accelerates as Families and Developers Discover Florida’s Nature Coast

Citrus County, Florida, is experiencing a major transformation as new residents, younger families, and residential developers increasingly turn to the Nature Coast, creating new opportunities for commercial real estate investment and development. Citrus County is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for Florida residents and out-of-state buyers seeking affordable housing,...

Citrus County, FL · 1d

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This Beloved Florida Cafe Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Famous Mile-High Pies And Fresh Treats

Michael Gray calls them high pies because they’re so high. That’s the whole explanation, and honestly, I respect it. This family-run spot has been serving homestyle cooking since 1986. It’s now a third-generation restaurant, and Michael Gray says nothing comes out of a box. I believe that...

Dunnellon, FL · 1d

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Belleview man allegedly tosses ex-girlfriend’s vintage motorcycle into burn pit

Anger over a recent breakup allegedly prompted a Belleview man to throw his ex-girlfriend’s vintage motorcycle into an active burn pit, leading to his arrest on a felony criminal mischief charge. On Wednesday, October 21, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a residence located on Southeast 101st...

Belleview, FL · 23h

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Down-Home Breakfast At This Hidden Florida Diner

Some mornings, the universe decides to do you a favor, and on those mornings, it points you toward a little red building in Ocklawaha, Florida, called Duck’s Dam Diner. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, and your breakfast routine will never quite recover.

Ocklawaha, FL · 2d

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Law Enforcement Post Timestamped 11:15 p.m.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office — Issuing Alert And Safety Update. A law enforcement post was timestamped 11:15 p.m. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office posted the update at 11:15 p.m., stating simply that the missing juvenile had been located safe by law enforcement. What the Original Alert Described. Before she...

Hernando County, FL · 5h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Roughing It In Comfort: We Put The KingCamp C5 Cabin Tent To The Test In Florida’s Backwoods

KingCamp C5 Cabin Tent Anyone who has spent a sticky night in a Florida swamp...

Sumter County, FL · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Homosassa Springs Buyers Face Tighter Supply as Homes Move Off Market Faster

Homosassa Springs buyers found fewer homes to choose from as inventory tightened, even while listings grew across most of the country.

Homosassa Springs, FL · 1d