Firefighter hospitalized after battling fire at Hernando County home

A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a fire at a mobile home on Sunday night, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Hurricane Helene: Hernando Beach residents, business owners return to extensive damage

Hernando Beach residents and business owners returned to extensive damage to their properties Friday morning after Hurricane Helene. They spent the day assessing the condition of their homes and beginning the gutting process. 

Unprecedented storm surge swamps Hernando County: ‘It was hellish’

The recovery effort in Hernando County began Friday after an unprecedented storm surge produced by Hurricane Helene devastated many of the coastal communities.

Hurricane Helene: Hernando County updates & information

There is a mandatory evacuation in place for areas west of U.S. 19 beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

Hernando Beach residents prepare for Helene: 'Hope for the best'

Hernando County is expecting several feet of storm surge for Helene, and they have already announced mandatory evacuations for Zones A, B and C. 

Mandatory evacuation order issued for coastal areas of Hernando County

Hernando County emergency managers announced a mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday morning for families living in coastal areas.

State of Emergency declared for several Bay Area counties

Hernando County is under a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. 

Hernando schools to close Wednesday, Thursday ahead of tropical system

Hernando County schools will close along with district offices on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. 

Deadly crash in Hernando County: FHP

Two people died at the scene of a crash in Hernando County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Known gang member, 2 others arrested during drug bust in Spring Hill: Deputies

On Friday, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant with the help of HCSO SWAT team in Spring Hill.

2 dead, 2 hospitalized after head-on crash in Hernando County: FHP

Two drivers died at the scene of a crash in Hernando County early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Missing Dade City man found dead after suspected hit-and-run, FHP says

A 63-year-old Dade City man who had been reported missing was found dead on the shoulder of US-301 on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Spring Hill man claiming to ‘scam pedophiles’ for money arrested for sexual activities with animals, drugs

Hernando County deputies investigating a possible case of child pornography possession arrested a man who they say claimed to be ‘scamming pedophiles’ when he needed money.  

Brooksville restaurant serves specialty oysters

On Ponce De Leon Boulevard lies a restaurant in Brooksville where locals say you can get the best oysters in the area.