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.

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.