A century ago, trains chugged through Citrus County carrying passengers, freight and even the U.S. mail. Today, a lone caboose in Inverness stands as a tribute to that bygone era.

Florida's Withlacoochee Trail State Park is a paved bike path stretching 46 miles from Citrus Springs southeast to Trilby. The free park is open year-round. Details: 352-726-0315, www.dep.state.fl ...

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 11 a.m. on the Withlacoochee State Trail at Trilby Road, which is north of Dade City.

The Withlacoochee State Trail overlooking Cortez Boulevard in Ridge Manor on Wednesday. (Hanna Maglio/WUFT) (1080x813, AR: 1.3284132841328413) ...