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:

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Hernando County: FHP

A 30-year-old Spring Hill man died at a local hospital after a crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Spring Hill motorcyclist dies after being hit by truck: FHP

A 50-year-old Spring Hill man died at the scene of a crash on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Accused drug dealer arrested in Spring Hill overdose death: Deputies

An accused drug dealer was arrested on Monday in connection to an overdose death that happened back in 2022 in Spring Hill, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said. 

Bay Area men convert chinook into unique vacation rental

At the Croom Motorcycle Area in the Withlacoochee State Forest, you can satisfy your need for speed or find a vacation adventure.

New prescription drug drop-off boxes in Hernando County

Permanent drug drop-off boxes were installed at three locations in Hernando County, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Hernando death investigation underway after vehicle fire: Deputies

A death investigation is underway after a vehicle fire on Hancock Lake Road near Datzell Drive in Hernando County, deputies said. 

Citizen tries to dispose of mortar rounds at HCSO, bomb team investigating: Deputies

The Hernando County Sheriff's administrative offices were temporarily closed after a citizen brought two mortar rounds to the HCSO for disposal, according to officials.

Hernando organization hopes mental health resources will ease shortage of law enforcement officers

As law enforcement agencies across the country experience officer shortages, a Hernando County organization is working to provide mental health resources for active and retired military, first responders and their spouses.