Hernando County residents fear new development could tank property value and harm wildlife

Neighbors near the Weeki Wachee Preserve entrance off Osowaw Blvd fear a new commercial development across the street could put its tranquility and wildlife in jeopardy.

Two dogs bitten by rattlesnake near Brooksville home, owners warn of dangers

The owners of two dogs who were bitten by a rattlesnake are warning others to be on the lookout. Their 9-year-old dog, Jango, was killed when he was bitten outside their Brooksville home over the weekend. 

Coast Guard rescues 2 people, dog 90 miles off Hernando Beach

An aircrew rescued two people and their dog on Saturday after their sailboat became disable, according to officials.

FHP: 17-year-old arrested for DUI manslaughter after hitting, killing 82-year-old Hernando man

A 17-year-old Inverness woman was arrested on Friday night after hitting an 82-year-old Hernando man who was involved in a different crash minutes earlier, according to officials.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Spring Hill: FHP

A 47-year-old Spring Hill man riding a motorcycle died on Saturday morning after colliding with a SUV, according to officials.

HCFR: 10 acre brush fire in Hernando County

Firefighters say a lawn mower fire started a brush fire on Hebron Church Road on Saturday.

Man accused of sexually battering Hernando County teen hired hitmen to kill her: HCSO

Four people are facing charges in connection to a murder-for-hire conspiracy that left a 17-year-old Hernando County girl dead and her relative seriously injured. 

10-year-old student detained in Hernando County for bringing pellet gun to school

A student at Challenger K-8 in Spring Hill was detained on Wednesday for reportedly bringing a pellet gun and pocket knife to school, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

2 injured in Spring Hill house fire: HCFR

Two women were injured during a house fire in Spring Hill on Tuesday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.

Child flown to hospital after near drowning in Hernando County: Deputies

A child was flown to the hospital after nearly drowning near Powell Road and Nancy Creek Boulevard in Hernando County, deputies said.