Spring Hill man dies in crash after suffering medical emergency behind wheel: FHP

A Spring Hill man died in a crash Thursday afternoon after he experienced a medical emergency while pulling out of a private driveway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Missing Hernando couple found deceased in crashed car, deputies say

A couple that vanished from their Hernando County home on Tuesday afternoon were located Thursday morning deceased inside their vehicle off Powell Road in Brooksville. 

Florida flood hazards: From rattlesnakes to power lines

Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.

Florida man busted for burglarizing Brooksville bakery and blowing stolen bucks on alcohol, food: HCSO

Whether you see them as practical or a fashion faux pas, a pair of Crocs helped land a Florida man behind bars after deputies say he broke into Brooksville bakery and stole money for food and alcohol.  

Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'

The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.  

Jennifer Odom’s killer caught 30 years after she was kidnapped, murdered walking home from school bus: HCSO

The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime. 

Lightning strike sparks Spring Hill house fire: HCFR

A couple that survived a house fire caused by a lightning strike in Hernando County Monday said they were saved by their snoke detectors, which went off in the middle of the night.

Florida man upset about break-up shot by deputies after setting ex-girlfriend’s home on fire: HCSO

A Hernando County man who sustained non-life-threatening injuries when he was shot by deputies is facing numerous charges including first-degree arson and attempted murder after officials say he tried to burn down his ex-girlfriend’s home and then barricaded himself inside another home.  

Hernando woman killed when tree falls on home: HCSO

Hernando Fire Rescue said a freak accident is to blame Monday for killing a woman in her mobile home.

Armed suspect barricades inside Weeki Wachee home, prompts large law enforcement presence: Deputies

For more than eight hours, Hernando County deputies tried to take an attempted murder suspect into custody after they barricaded inside a Weeki Wachee home. Now, authorities say the situation is resolved on Maripoe Road.