Hernando sheriff: It's unknown why Brooksville veteran randomly shot at neighbors in February

The sheriff of Hernando County said the community may never know why a military veteran barricaded himself inside a Brooksville home in February after shooting two people and setting a barn on fire. A SWAT team killed him that evening and one of his victims passed away two days later.

Ground search paused until morning for 2-year-old Brooksville boy who wandered away from home

The ground search has been suspended after nightfall for a Brooksville 2-year-old who went missing Thursday morning, but Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said deputies would continue searching from the air using infrared cameras.

Sheriff: Brooksville man at center of Friday night shooting, fire, killed by SWAT

A Brooksville man who was suspected of shooting two people Friday evening was killed when he engaged with SWAT officers, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Victim, suspect recovering after deputies 'in a no-win situation' open fire

Sheriff Al Nienhuis said deputies were "put in a no-win situation, as they often are" when they fired shots at a suspect who was entangled with a victim during a domestic violence call. Both were hit by bullets, but both are expected to recover.

Two adults shot at home in Brooksville, Hernando deputies say

Two people were shot at a home on Powell Road in Brooksville Friday evening, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. 

FHP: Port Richey man killed after car crashes into house, bursts into flames

A 57-year-old Port Richey man was killed Wednesday morning after losing control of his car and crashing into a home in Brooksville, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Brooksville shooting victim dies, suspect charged with second-degree murder

A 28-year-old man is dead, and a 22-year-old has been charged with his murder after a shooting at the 7-Eleven on South Broad Street in Brooksville early Labor Day morning. 

Smoke detectors alerted sleeping couple who escape fire at Brooksville home, officials say

A Brooksville man heard his smoke detector alarm in the middle of the night, allowing him and his wife to escape a house fire without any injuries, firefighters said.

Brooksville man threatened to shoot deputies serving warrant for his arrest, officials say

After Hernando County deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant, the suspect refused to exit a Brooksville home – where three children were inside – for several hours and threatened to shoot law enforcement officers, officials revealed Wednesday.

Family-owned Brooksville winery combines Florida flavors with a Sicilian blend

The Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyards in Brooksville is a family-owned winery that sits at one of Florida’s highest elevations and grows grapes and other fruits all year long.