Suspect shot in gun battle with Hernando County deputies: HCSO

One man is hospitalized, and two Hernando County deputies are on paid administrative leave following a shootout early Sunday morning. 

Suspects accused of putting Hernando County teen in ice bath following drug overdose face homicide charges

Two men are facing aggravated manslaughter charges after Hernando County deputies say they gave cocaine and fentanyl to a teenager and placed her in an ice bath for hours when she overdosed. 

Man accused of shooting mother and son at Brooksville restaurant

A man was arrested after authorities say he shot a mother and son who were making a delivery to a Mexican restaurant in Brooksville on Tuesday.

Suspect behind bars after deadly shooting at Mexican restaurant in Brooksville: HCSO

A suspect has been arrested in a deadly shooting at a convenience grocery store connected to a Mexican restaurant in Brooksville on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

Hernando County math teacher named 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year

A Hernando County teacher was selected from nearly 185,000 public school teachers in the Sunshine State as the 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year.

Horse meat trade: Hernando County sheriff, state attorney respond to criticism from activists

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis and State Attorney Bill Gladson are responding to claims that they haven't moved fast enough to shut down an illegal slaughterhouse where a former race horse was butchered last year.

Driver injured after crashing into mobile home in Brooksville

A driver crashed their car through a mobile home in Brooksville early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.