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.

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.

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.

Two people shot at Brooksville park

A man and woman were shot early Monday morning at a Brooksville park, deputies said.

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.

Dogs rescued from hot car in Hernando County

Two dogs are recovering after being rescued from a hot car. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says their owner left them in his truck with the windows rolled up.

Hernando woman bitten in face by 200-pound bull mastiff

A newly adopted dog bit a Brooksville woman in the face after she tried to give it a kiss, then injured another person, Hernando County deputies said.

Dogs chew through door, attack elderly woman in Brooksville

The owner of three dogs who chewed through a door and attacked an elderly woman publicly apologized Monday for what happened to the victim. 

Local distillery makes its own whiskey, from farm to barrel

Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, Njoy is worth the journey. 

Pick your own blackberries in Brooksville

We know about strawberries and blueberries. But Florida blackberries are the draw at Bramble Creek Farms in Brooksville.