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Paving on U.S. 19 begins in Crystal River
Construction is underway on a $4.5 million Florida Department of Transportation resurfacing project along U.S. 19 in Crystal River.
'I was a kid like these kids'
CRYSTAL RIVER – Despite the sweltering heat with sweat dripping off the foreheads of many a youth football player Monday morning at Bramlett Stadium at Crystal River High School, there
Stories behind the songs: Shawn Mullins brings intimate experience to Crystal River
CRYSTAL RIVER — The feeling – the sensory experience of an acoustic song – can so often get lost in a room full of people out at a bar on
Family-owned Crystal River venue blends spirits, music, community
CRYSTAL RIVER — Walk into Aggregation Distilling Company and visitors discover more than a few craft beers.
Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek seeks final term
Mayor Joe Meek says he is seeking one final term in office, framing his re-election bid as an opportunity to finish some of the city’s largest projects while preparing the
Crystal River schedules shade meeting in 579 property lawsuit
In this file photo from September 2025, work to demolish the plaza at the 579 property in Crystal River continues. Since that time, the developer has missed multiple deadlines, which has led the Crystal Rive...
Crystal River City Council weighs storms, growth, parks
Crystal River is heading deeper into hurricane season with storm planning in motion, parks under peak summer use and infrastructure projects trying to keep pace with steady development across the
Crystal River avoids position on nearby sand pit
The Crystal River City Council declined this week to take a formal position opposing a proposed eastern sand borrow pit near Pine Ridge.
Crystal River schedules shade meeting in 579 property lawsuit
The Crystal River City Council has scheduled a closed-door attorney-client session to discuss ongoing litigation involving the long-vacant 579 property after city officials said a recently approved amendment...
Crystal River weighs options to preserve police, fire services
As local governments across Florida prepare for a November vote on a proposed property tax overhaul, Crystal River officials are beginning to examine how they would maintain police and fire
Crystal River fire: Explosions destroy honey facility
A commercial fire tore through a Crystal River honey processing facility on Sunday, triggering explosions and racking up over $1.2 million in structural and content losses, according to Citrus County Fire Re...
Crystal River plans next 30 years of redevelopment
Crystal River city officials recently participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the Riverwalk. From left, are: City Manager Audra Curts, City Councilwoman Mindi Hastings, Mayor Joe...
Crystal River plans next 30 years of redevelopment
Crystal River officials are preparing to make one of the most significant redevelopment decisions in decades as the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council consider extending the city’s CRA for
Crystal River woman killed in rollover crash involving dump truck
A 75-year-old Crystal River woman died Thursday afternoon following a crash involving a dump truck at an intersection in Citrus County, authorities said.
Crystal River council, attorney talk fees, conflict of interest
What began as a question about a five-figure legal bill turned into a broader public conversation Monday about transparency, ethics and how much elected officials should know, and say, when
Crystal River weighs borrowing options to finish Riverwalk
Crystal River city officials appear to be zeroing in on a financing path that could finally carry the long-discussed Riverwalk across the finish line, without asking voters for a new
Crystal River man dies when semi truck hits Kia
A 38-year-old Crystal River man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash involving a tractor-trailer at the intersection of County Road 470 and State Road 44 in Sumter County, according