Saint Petersburg, FL

Beverly Hills, FL

Tampa, FL

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa police officers were called to a commercial part of town because of a disturbance, but it wasn't a public brawl or anyone behaving in a disorderly manner. It was a 9-foot (2.7-meter) alligator Wednesday night ambling down a street not far from Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Officers 'arrest' alligator walking near Tampa Bay stadium

Citrus County, FL

Homosassa, FL

A wellness check by Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies on an elderly person led to the arrest of a Homosassa man now facing attempted murder charges. According to a Sheriff’s Office media release about the arrest of James Frederick Queen, 59, deputies received a request to perform a well-being check of an elderly person living with Queen.

Man accused of brutalizing elderly victim

Crystal River, FL

A Crystal River man kept law enforcement officers busy after a series of break-ins and thefts, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Tommy Lee Tompkins Jr., 19, faces criminal mischief, grand theft, and auto theft charges, after investigating deputies said he went on a spree of destruction last year before being arrested recently in Levy County and transported to Citrus County.

Crystal River man accused of bloody thefts

Hernando, FL

A Hernando man faces gun and multiple drug charges stemming from a traffic stop. According to the arrest report for James Evan Mentz, 26, the arresting deputy was called on Wednesday, March 22, to North Canterbury Lake Drive in Hernando to assist another deputy during a traffic stop.

Hernando man faces drug and gun charges after traffic stop

Florida State

Levy County, FL

Gainesville, FL

GAINESVILLE — On March 21, a former Florida state representative from Levy County pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements in reference to COVID-19 relief fraud, according to a news release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Florida. Court documents show 35-year-old...

Former Florida state representative from Levy County pleads guilty to wire fraud

Inverness, FL

The Citrus County Fair opens at 5 p.m. at Citrus County Fairgrounds, 3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness. Today, the Carnival will be open until midnight with special Midnight Magic $25 carnival armbands available for unlimited rides from 7 p.m. to midnight. No re-entry after 8 p.m. Exhibit buildings still close at 10 p.m.

Citrus County Fair: Midnight Magic

The one question Tom Jeffries (“TJ”) gets asked the most is, “What the heck does IR-RU mean?”. TJ, president and founder of the social club in Inverness, asked that question too when someone suggested that as the name for their club.

IR-RU Family Social Club means ‘we are family’

Sarasota, FL

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Professors at the New College of Florida are using personal email because they’re afraid of being subpoenaed. Students are concerned, too. Some fear for their physical safety. Many worry their teachers will be fired en masse and their courses and books will be policed. It’s increasingly hard to focus on their studies.

A college in upheaval: War on 'woke' sparks fear in Florida

The continued expansion of the Suncoast Parkway – from State Road 44 to its eventual terminus at U.S. 19 north of Crystal River – will have significant impacts on the local economy and surrounding land uses. A Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) representative pressed that point during...

County hears options for developing parkway interchanges

Virginia State

Chiefland, FL

CHIEFLAND — Mount Pleasant Baptist Church has its pastor. Members and visitors gathered at the church Sunday afternoon in Chiefland as Rev. Calvin A. McGill was officially installed as the church’s new pastor during an installation service that featured singing, worship and more. “I was overwhelmed,” McGill said...

Ready to serve

The Citrus County Craft Council will host its annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Florida National Guard Armory. The armory is at 8551 W. Venable St. in Crystal River. This is an indoor show.

Spring Fling offers arts, crafts this weekend

The Citrus County Fair opens at 1 p.m. at Citrus County Fairgrounds, 3600 S. Florida Ave., Inverness. Today is School Day, meaning students get free admission until 5 p.m. along with a special armband for $25 for unlimited rides from 1 to 5 p.m.

Citrus County Fair: School Day

A man living outside of a mobile home was cooking on an outdoor fire when the embers blew into the brush and then spread to the materials and home on the property, causing the home to be a total loss. Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a reported brush fire...

Cooking fire sparks brush fire leading to structure fire

Ocala, FL

The 18th Annual Ocala Open Golf Tournament kicked off with the Charity Pro-Am tournament on Tuesday, March 21, and culminated March 24 with reigning Ocala Open champion Blake Maum successfully defending his crown. Maum finished three strokes ahead of his competitors, ending with an incredible 18-under-par for a total of...

Blake Maum defends Ocala Open title

Saint Augustine, FL

INVERNESS — The Citrus boys weightlifting team earned plenty of hardware Wednesday as hosts of the District 2A-6 Meet. The Hurricanes claimed the Olympic and traditional team titles and also had several individual district champs. Lecanto and Crystal River also turned in solid performances and all three teams should have plenty of qualifiers for the Region 2A-2 Meet scheduled for Wednesday, April 5 at St. Augustine High School.

Citrus doubles down

Christmas, FL

Williston, FL

WILLISTON — The Williston Red Devils football team knows one thing. Once a Red Devil, always a Red Devil. Therefore, a considerable part of being a Williston football player is giving back to their team and the entire Red Devil Nation. And that is just what the players have done this offseason. Their involvement in the Williston community and commitment to future Red Devils have been their driving purpose for the past few months.

Williston football team gives back to the community

Pine Ridge, FL

Citrus Hills, FL

Holder, FL

Lecanto, FL

Dunnellon, FL

Inglis, FL

Floral City, FL

Yankeetown, FL

Istachatta, FL

Nobleton, FL

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Coleman, FL

Belleview, FL

Oxford, FL

Wildwood, FL

Brooksville, FL

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Beverly Hills woman and St. Pete man charged with child trafficking

A Beverly Hills woman and her male customer from St. Petersburg were arrested...

Beverly Hills woman and St. Pete man charged with child trafficking

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