Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa Bay as temperatures drop
Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.
Fire destroys two semi-tractor trailers and damages third in Hernando County
Several semi-trucks catch fire at Hernando County RaceTrac convenience store.
Spring Hill assisted living resident seriously injured in fire: Firefighters
A resident at a Spring Hill assisted living facility was seriously hurt after a fire inside one of its buildings Friday evening.
4 hospitalized in Brooksville rollover crash on U.S. 41
Four people were sent to the hospital after multiple vehicles were involved in a rollover crash on U.S. 41 in Brooksville Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers
Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly.
Accused kitten killer stomped on feline’s head during domestic dispute: HCSO
A Spring Hill man is accused of killing a kitten during a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend early Saturday morning.
Driver killed after vehicle hits power pole in Brooksville: HCFR
One person is dead after a vehicle struck a power pole in Brooksville early Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star
High school wrestling tournament renamed Windham Rotunda Memorial Invitational to honor late wrestling star.
Former Brooksville church youth leader charged with 35 counts of child porn possession
A former youth leader is now charged with 35 counts of child porn possession after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says detectives found more illegal files on the man's phone.
Father and son among 3 arrested in drug bust at Brooksville home
Three people are facing charges, including a father and son, after detectives and a SWAT team raided a Brooksville home on Wednesday, finding large amounts of drugs and a stolen gun, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said.
72-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit twice while crossing road in Brooksville: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 72-year-old Brooksville man is dead after being hit by two vehicles while trying to cross Powell Road on his bicycle Monday evening.
Convicted sexual predator back in custody after cutting off GPS ankle monitor: HCSO
A convicted sexual predator in Hernando County is back behind bars for cutting off his ankle monitor, just weeks after his conditional release from prison.
Plane makes emergency landing near Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport: HCSO
Three people are safe after a plane made an emergency landing in a field just a few miles away from the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Monday afternoon.
Car crashes into Brooksville home, injuring occupant: HCFR
A person inside a Brooksville home was hospitalized after a car crashed into the house on Monday, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Unrestrained 4-year-old dies after being ejected in Hernando County rollover crash: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 4-year-old boy is dead after being launched out of a truck during a rollover crash in Hernando County on Nov. 16.
Unattended candle sparks house fire in Spring Hill: HCFR
Hernando County Fire and Rescue is reminding people of candle safety after a fire broke out at a Spring Hill home on Saturday afternoon.
104 and Counting: Spring Hill resident's sweet secret to a long life
Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members.
Spring Hill teen riding dirt bike with no lights killed in crash with truck: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old man riding a mini dirt bike with no lights on is dead after a crash with a truck in Spring Hill Tuesday evening.
Deputy rescues woman from burning mobile home in Weeki Wachee: HCSO
The quick response of a Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy saved a woman's life after the mobile home she was in caught on fire Saturday evening.
Florida man indicted for sexual battery on children could face death penalty: ‘True evil’
On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who is accused of sexually battering children.