Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers

Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly. 

Driver killed after vehicle hits power pole in Brooksville: HCFR

One person is dead after a vehicle struck a power pole in Brooksville early Saturday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Former Brooksville church youth leader charged with 35 counts of child porn possession

A former youth leader is now charged with 35 counts of child porn possession after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says detectives found more illegal files on the man's phone.

Father and son among 3 arrested in drug bust at Brooksville home

Three people are facing charges, including a father and son, after detectives and a SWAT team raided a Brooksville home on Wednesday, finding large amounts of drugs and a stolen gun, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said.

72-year-old bicyclist killed after being hit twice while crossing road in Brooksville: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 72-year-old Brooksville man is dead after being hit by two vehicles while trying to cross Powell Road on his bicycle Monday evening.

Convicted sexual predator back in custody after cutting off GPS ankle monitor: HCSO

A convicted sexual predator in Hernando County is back behind bars for cutting off his ankle monitor, just weeks after his conditional release from prison.

Plane makes emergency landing near Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport: HCSO

Three people are safe after a plane made an emergency landing in a field just a few miles away from the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Monday afternoon.

Car crashes into Brooksville home, injuring occupant: HCFR

A person inside a Brooksville home was hospitalized after a car crashed into the house on Monday, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Unattended candle sparks house fire in Spring Hill: HCFR

Hernando County Fire and Rescue is reminding people of candle safety after a fire broke out at a Spring Hill home on Saturday afternoon.

104 and Counting: Spring Hill resident's sweet secret to a long life

Joe Tokarz has lived a life that spans nearly all of modern American history, defined by service, hard work, and family. He was celebrated along with four generations of his family members. 

Spring Hill teen riding dirt bike with no lights killed in crash with truck: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 19-year-old man riding a mini dirt bike with no lights on is dead after a crash with a truck in Spring Hill Tuesday evening.

Deputy rescues woman from burning mobile home in Weeki Wachee: HCSO

The quick response of a Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy saved a woman's life after the mobile home she was in caught on fire Saturday evening.

Hernando dive team finds debris, trash during training at sinkhole

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office trains their dive team to be ready for any circumstances that could come up in emergencies. 

Lead foot leads super-speeders to legal trouble

Speeding on local roads is never a good idea, but doing it at the end of the school day means students and other drivers are pulling out onto the roadways and that creates a hazardous situation.

1 flown to hospital after I-75 crash in Hernando County

A person was airlifted to the hospital after a vehicle crash in Hernando County involving a pedestrian on I-75 Wednesday night.