Hernando commissioner suggests man should shoot 'dangerous' dog
If you ask George Treanor, his dog Toby was a danger, but because the dog never actually bit anyone, animal services would not accept Toby as an owner surrender and a veterinarian would not put him down.
Fire destroys Brooksville home while resident was at Bible study
A mobile home in Brooksville is no longer livable after flames broke out Tuesday night.
FHP: Driver asleep at the wheel caused crash that shut down I-75 in Brooksville
The Northbound lanes of I-75 were shut down early Friday morning after the driver of a semi-trailer fell asleep and the vehicle hit the median, rolled onto its side and caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fiery semi-truck crash closed I-75 for most of Tuesday morning
A scorched semi-truck was removed from a major highway following a traffic crash.
Hernando County deputies investigate armed home invasion in Brooksville
Hernando County deputies are searching for two armed suspects who invaded a Brooksville home, they said.
Arsonist may have set fire to barns on Brooksville property
Several barns caught fire in Hernando County – possibly on purpose, officials said.
Crash kills racing pigeons being transported for training
A roll-over accident in Hernando County Thursday morning is costing several pigeon racers thousands of dollars and, in some cases, some of their most prized birds.
Pigeon racers beef up security after nearly 300 birds stolen from Brooksville owner
Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies said they are searching for the thief or thieves who - over the course of one week - stole nearly 300 prized racing pigeons.
7 pups found in locked storage unit in 'decent' condition; officials still searching for owner
The seven dogs found in a locked storage unit in Brooksville appear to be OK, according to a county veterinarian. Investigators are still searching for their owner.
Deputies looking for owner of dogs found locked in stuffy Hernando storage unit
An anonymous call to Hernando County deputies led them to a storage unit full of dogs, and now investigators want to find the owner.
Family hopes for new leads 1 year after man killed in Spring Hill home invasion
It's been one year since deputies say 22-year-old Alek Smith was beaten, shot and killed during a home invasion in Spring Hill, but still no arrests have been made. His family held a picket-style vigil Sunday in hopes of generating new leads in the case.
Massive pet adoption event being held in Brooksville
Hundreds of dogs and cats from five Tampa Bay counties are looking for their forever homes at a massive adoption event in Brooksville.
Hernando High School student hit, killed Friday morning
A Hernando High School student was killed Friday morning when he was hit by a van during his walk to school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputy, driver take cover when someone fires shots from passing car
Deputies are looking for a drive-by shooter who fired near a deputy who was conducting a traffic stop.
Hernando sheriff: School bathroom gun sale gone wrong prompted lock-downs
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced the arrests of five Hernando High School students Friday following a botched plot to sell the gun at school.
Parents 'over it' after student brings gun to school, triggering lockdown
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrested four people Thursday after a student brought a gun to Hernando High School.
Two people shot at Brooksville park
A man and woman were shot early Monday morning at a Brooksville park, deputies said.
Tips needed in disappearance of Brooksville attempted murder victim
Investigators are growing more concerned for the safety of a woman who went missing in February.
Hernando deputies: Neighbor admitted to shooting at kids riding ATV
They were out for some summer fun, riding an ATV near their home, but three teens in Brooksville found themselves hightailing it home after a neighbor started firing shots.
Deputies: Watch for rocks being thrown from Cortez Boulevard overpass in Hernando County
Drivers in Hernando County are being warned to be extra cautious. Early Tuesday morning, deputies say a group of people were spotted on a bridge, tossing rocks onto cars below. At least one vehicle was hit.