Citrus County Chronicle

10/15/2025

One of its motors had failed, and the operator was attempting to reach a nearby island to beach the boat before it sank.

A team of state wildlife officers rescued four people — including an older woman with limited mobility — from a sinking boat Monday in Crystal River.

10/15/2025

The festival offered a full day of family fun, music, arts and community engagement, drawing residents and visitors of all ages to downtown.

Crystal River ushered in the autumn season with a vibrant celebration at the 2025 Scarecrow Fest on Saturday. Hosted by the City of Crystal River and Heritage Village, the festival

10/15/2025

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10/15/2025

Video: Action and interviews from the Seven Rivers Christian volleyball team's District 1A-4 quarterfinal victory over HCA on Monday.

The Seven Rivers Christian volleyball team won its district opener Monday night over HCA. The Warriors also won in the semifinals Tuesday and will play for the district title Thursday

10/15/2025

The Steak & Steak Dinner continues to grow each year, uniting the community in support of local youth.

Hundreds of community members, business leaders, and supporters came together Thursday evening for the 23rd Annual Steak & Steak Dinner benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County. The

10/15/2025

The event featured more than 40 vendors offering information, free screenings and giveaways to help residents take steps toward better health and wellness.

Dozens of local health providers, wellness organizations and community groups gathered for the Fall Healthy Living Show, held at the U.S. Army National Guard Armory in Crystal River. The event,

10/15/2025

Families from near and far came out to celebrate.

The spirit of “Small Town Done Right” came alive Sunday as families gathered at Liberty Park for the annual Cooter Carnival, a free, family-friendly celebration marking the heart of Inverness’s

10/15/2025

CCSO list of arrests for Wednesday, Oct. 8, and Thursday, Oct. 9.

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has decided not to list the addresses of arrestees.

10/15/2025

Set inside the dark recesses of a theatre’s forgotten prop storage room, “The Cursed” combines live theatre, chilling dance and immersive technical effects to bring a terrifying story to life.

​F​or two years, Twistid Arts Initiative terrified and thrilled audiences with The Historic Haunt, transforming local history into an immersive Halloween experience that sold out and left audiences begging for

10/15/2025

The faces have changed, but the mission has not. The club remains an active, vital part of the Inverness community, dedicated to serving children and families close to home.

In the spring of 1925, a group of Inverness civic leaders gathered on the steps of the Inverness Woman’s Club to pose for a photograph. Among them were businessmen, educators,

10/15/2025

It wasn't pretty at times, but the only thing that matters is that the Lecanto volleyball team found a way to win in the district semifinals Tuesday night to keep its season alive.

LECANTO — It wasn't pretty at times, but the only thing that matters is that the Lecanto volleyball team found a way to win Tuesday night to keep its season

10/15/2025

The Crystal River volleyball team will play for a district title Thursday after defeating Lake Weir in Tuesday's semifinal round.

INVERNESS — If the Crystal River volleyball team felt a little off in the opening set against Lake Weir on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the District 4A-5 tournament,