Ridge Manor residents salvage what they can from homes surrounded by floodwaters

Ridge Manor residents were in waders Tuesday as they moved out anything they could from their homes, which are now surrounded by several feet of water. They're salvaging what they can before everything they own is underwater and impossible to reach. 

Ridge Manor residents surrounded by devastating levels of flooding: 'Nowhere else to go'

It’s a level of devastation residents said they never could have imagined would happen in Ridge Manor, located in Hernando County. Since Thursday, residents said the water around their homes has continued rising.

Withlacoochee River cresting at historic level Thursday

The Withlacoochee River is cresting at 19.5 feet Thursday, a full 7 feet above flood stage, causing major issues in parts of Pasco and Hernando counties.

'It's unprecedented': Withlacoochee River expected to crest Thursday

Flooding from Hurricane Milton is ongoing, and on Oct. 16, an evacuation order remained in effect for communities along the Withlacoochee River. The river is expected to soon reach its peak level.

VIDEO: Florida linemen wade in chest-deep water to restore power after Hurricane Milton

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Florida linemen have been working around the clock to restore power to residents across the Bay Area after Hurricane Milton. Almost a week after the storm slammed into the state, thousands are still without power.

Withlacoochee River levels continue rising in Hernando County, prompting evacuations

Days after Hurricane Milton hit the Bay Area, flooding remains a concern in several areas where river levels keep rising. That includes Hernando County along the Withlacoochee River, where those in low-lying areas are being told to evacuate.

Hernando woman leaves man in critical condition after botched hit-and-run: Deputies

A woman was arrested after stealing a 70-year-old man’s car and running over him twice in the Tampa General Hospital-Brooksville parking lot on Saturday, according to deputies.

Missing Hernando County woman's body found in submerged vehicle

The body of a missing woman was found inside her submerged vehicle on Sunday, the Hernando County Sheriff's office said.

Evacuations urged as Withlacoochee River keeps rising in Hernando County

Hernando County emergency officials are urging residents along the Withlacoochee River to evacuate before it crests next week after Hurricane Milton.

Hernando County extends Local State of Emergency

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has filed two extensions to Local State of Emergency orders in place.

Hernando residents along Withlacoochee River expected to see ‘historic’ flooding after Hurricane Milton

Evacuation orders went into effect on Friday for Hernando County residents along the Withlacoochee River as emergency officials brace for “historic levels" of flooding after Hurricane Milton. 

Hurricane Milton: Hernando County updates & information

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Hernando County need to know.

ZooTampa helps save stranded manatees after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s severe weather conditions and strong storm surges forced communities across southeastern Florida to evacuate their homes for safer grounds, but what happens to animals in Florida’s ecosystem when natural disasters occur?

Two charged in Spring Hill murder

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office charged two people with the murder of Kevin Walden, a homeless man.