Hernando County man accused of downloading, viewing child porn on social media

A man faces multiple charges after investigators found files containing child sexual abuse on his social media account, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man arrested after trying to meet undercover detective posing as 14-year-old for sex: Deputies

A man was arrested after having conversations with an undercover detective who was pretending to be a 14-year-old boy for weeks before trying to meet him for sex, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.