Hernando man killed after firing at family, deputies near Brooksville: HCSO

A man is dead after Hernando County deputies say he fired at family members and responding deputies during a violent argument over missing food Sunday afternoon, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Hernando County shooting: Suspect shot after firing at deputies in Brooksville

Deputies shot a man who opened fire on them as they responded to reports of two people locking themselves inside a bathroom on Sunday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

Amazon Alexa camera alerts homeowner to Spring Hill fire

A smart home camera helped alert a Spring Hill homeowner to a fire Wednesday morning, giving firefighters a chance to contain the flames before they spread beyond one room.

Hernando shotgun rider hoax: Search for ‘victim’ shot over front-seat dispute cost thousands

A late-night brawl over who got to sit in the front passenger seat outside a Hernando County bar ended in gunfire, a massive law enforcement search and zero actual injuries, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Felon pulls gun on firefighters following Hernando County crash: HCSO

A man was arrested after he pointed a gun at firefighters who were attempting to provide him with medical help after a car crash on Thursday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

2 hospitalized after fiery crash in Hernando County: HCFR

Two people were taken to the hospital following a fiery crash on North Broad Street Sunday morning in Hernando County, according to the fire department. 

Suspect accused of shooting, injuring 2 Hernando County deputies arrested

Two Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies were shot Thursday morning while executing a narcotics search warrant at a Spring Hill home, according to authorities.

Lightning strike sparks apartment fire in Brooksville, dozens displaced overnight: HCFR

Hernando County Fire Rescue crews rushed to an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday after a suspected lightning strike sparked a fire inside a 24-unit building. 

Child hospitalized after alligator attack at Weeki Wachee Preserve: HCSO

A child is recovering in the hospital after an alligator bit them while swimming Monday at the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando County. 

Woman dead after running red light and crashing with gasoline truck in Hernando County, FHP reports

A 25-year-old Webster woman died after running a red light and crashing into a tractor-trailer on US-98 in Hernando County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

4 injured, including 2 crew members, in Hernando County Fire Rescue crash

A Hernando County Fire Rescue unit responding to an emergency call crashed at a major intersection, sending four people to the hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to the fire department. 

Teenage boy found dead near retention pond in Spring Hill: HCSO

A teenage boy was found dead Saturday morning near a retention pond near Belkton Avenue and Curry Drive, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. 

Jurors to decide if Jennifer Odom’s convicted killer gets death penalty

The same jury that convicted Jeffrey Crum of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing Jennifer Odom will now decide if he gets the death penalty or another life sentence. 

Oxford Exchange owners plan 550-acre wellness retreat near Dade City

Blake Casper and his sister Allison Casper Adams, the owners of Caspers Company and Tampa's Oxford Exchange, plan to build a 550-acre wellness retreat called Clay Hill near Dade City.

Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer

A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses.

Man accused of kidnapping, killing Jennifer Odom in 1993 heads to trial

A man linked to a decades-old cold case through DNA evidence goes on trial Monday for the 1993 abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom.