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.

Former Brooksville mayor sentenced to 15 years for child pornography

Federal agents discovered hundreds of images and dozens of videos of child pornography on Hohn's external hard drive, and said all of the images and videos appeared to have been secretly taken in his home. Investigators said the children were unaware that the 66-year-old was recording them while they were getting out of the shower, dressing and undressing.

Community rallies around Brooksville school's campus beautification program

A Brooksville school has created a program to help students and parents take pride in their school by beautifying the campus. The Grow the Grove project is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Man killed in apparent worksite accident at Brooksville cement mine

Emergency crews in Hernando County say an apparent industrial accident claimed the life of a cement worker Friday morning.

Carjackers swipe Brooksville truck unaware boy was in back seat

Two men are behind bars after deputies say they stole a truck with a child inside. They didn't get very far before investigators say they yanked him out of the car before taking off again.

Wind causes trees to come crashing down on Brooksville home

Two large oak trees fell onto a home after strong winds roared through areas of Hernando County Thursday.

Is this Florida's most haunted house?

If you're looking for a real haunted house to visit this season, look no further than Brooksville. The May-Stringer House is offering ghost tours.

Governor announces funds for workforce training site in Hernando

During a Monday morning stop in Brooksville, DeSantis said that the state will be awarding just over $6 million to Hernando County to build an education center for workforce training programs.

As veteran or volunteer, K9 Partners for Patriots give service dogs and their partners purpose

For one veteran, he plans to become a trainer and help other vets at the very place that saved him: K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville. The organization is hoping to expand to help veterans and their dog partners.

Brooksville center combines physical therapy, horses to help those with disabilities

Lisa Michelangelo created the Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center 14 years ago and combines her knowledge of physical therapy with the healing power of horses.

Young Nature Coast EMT dies from COVID-19

A Citrus County EMT who helped take people suffering from COVID-19 to the hospital has died from the virus himself, and now his family and fellow first responders are grieving.