Hillsborough County fire medic dies in Brooksville crash: FHP
A Hillsborough County fire medic died in a crash in Brooksville on Tuesday afternoon after his car struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Army deserter, foreign fighter, extradited from Ukraine to face charges in Florida couple’s double homicide
A former Army soldier was extradited from Ukraine and is now back in the U.S., facing charges of killing a Hernando County couple in 2018.
Woman admits to drug deal at Brooksville motel during traffic stop, driver and passenger arrested: Deputies
Two women are behind bars after being caught with a variety of drugs during a traffic stop on Tuesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
2-year-old boy drowns in Spring Hill one day after birthday pool party: HCSO
A toddler drowned in a family pool in Spring Hill just one day after his family threw him a pool party to celebrate him turning two years old.
Fire, explosions destroy mobile home and travel trailers in Hernando County
Fire crews in Hernando County battled a large fire with multiple explosions, leaving a mobile home and travel trailers destroyed, according to Hernando Fire Rescue.
Spring Hill teen arrested for child porn, deputies say
According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, a 14-year-old Spring Hill boy was arrested for possessing child pornography on Wednesday.
Brooksville man sentenced to 3 years in prison for firebombing Planned Parenthood clinic
A 21-year-old Florida man was sentenced Monday to three and a half years in prison for firebombing a Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic in 2022, federal prosecutors said.
Susan Backlinie, first victim in 'Jaws' film, former Weeki Wachee mermaid dead at 77
Susan Backlinie, famously known as the first victim in the 1975 film "Jaws," has died, Fox News Digital can confirm.
New Springs Protection Zones aiming to protect manatees in Weeki Wachee River
New Springs Protection Zones in the Weeki Wachee River, prohibiting mooring, anchoring, or beaching of vessels are being met with mixed reactions.
Man dies while retrieving cellphone from Hernando Beach water: HCSO
A man who jumped into the water to retrieve his friend's cellphone died during the process Wednesday afternoon.
Stolen trailer found parked in Spring Hill man's front yard, drugs discovered inside home: Deputies
A Spring Hill man was arrested on Monday after deputies say he stole a 6-by-10-foot trailer from a local business.
Accused child rapist and human trafficker facing murder-for-hire charges, HCSO says
An accused child rapist and human trafficker is now facing murder-for-hire charges while inside the Hernando County Detention Center.
New Florida law will link suspects who avoided justice for decades to their crimes
Andy Carrillo is 45, a sex offender, and now, thanks to his DNA, in prison for the rest of his life.
Spring Hill man arrested, accused of pointing laser beam at pilots
A Spring Hill man is facing charges after admitting to authorities that he pointed a laser at a sheriff's office aircraft.
Hernando County deputies save distressed pilot attempting overnight landing without runway lights
Two Hernando County deputies aided a pilot in danger when he could not get the runway lights to turn on for an early morning landing.
Men accused of stealing power tools from Spring Hill farm supply store: Deputies
Two Citrus County men stole over $1,000 worth of power tools from a Rural King store in Spring Hill on Monday, according to deputies.
Manatee deaths on Nature Coast causing renewed worries
The recent deaths of several manatees in the Mud River in Hernando County have state wildlife experts along Florida's Nature Coast concerned.
Family donates $1M to Hernando County school to build JROTC facility in memory of their daughter
Valentina Tomashosky’s legacy will live on at Central High School in Hernando County.
Hernando County superintendent announces resignation at end of school year
Hernando County School District Superintendent John Stratton announced he plans to retire at the end of the school year at Tuesday night's meeting.
Hernando County working to restore services after hacking attack
On Friday, April 12, Hernando County officials gave an update on a recent cyberattack that knocked many services offline: