Deputies arrest Hernando woman accused of shooting man, barricading inside home with 2 kids
An hours-long standoff in Hernando County ended when SWAT team members entered a home where a woman was hiding after deputies say she shot a man she lives with and refused to come out while keeping two small children inside.
Hernando toddler dies days after nearly drowning in ‘tragic accident’, deputies say
A child who was rushed to the hospital in extremely critical condition after nearly drowning in a swimming pool in Hernando County last week has died.
Woman barricaded inside Hernando Beach home with two children taken into custody
A woman has been placed in custody after allegedly shooting a man and barricading herself inside a Hernando Beach home with two small children, according to authorities.
Child in extremely critical condition after nearly drowning in Hernando County pool, deputies say
A girl is fighting for her life in a St. Petersburg hospital after deputies say she nearly drowned Wednesday afternoon in a swimming pool.
Bicyclist killed in fatal Hernando County crash
On Sunday morning, The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a deadly crash in Hernando County.
Florida man convicted in deadly distracted driving crash that killed child sentenced to 30 years
The driver found guilty of vehicular homicide in Florida’s first cell phone-related distracted driving case was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday evening.
Divers hand-dredge Weeki Wachee River to improve conditions
A restoration project now underway in the Weeki Wachee River Channel in Hernando County should improve conditions for everyone and everything, the Southwest Florida Water Management District said Wednesday.
Two Spring Hill men charged with robbery after fight at Publix parking lot, HCSO says
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men they believed were involved in a robbery at a Spring Hill Publix on Friday.
Florida man with heroin, meth arrested after breaking into private patio to charge phone, deputies say
A Florida man found himself behind bars on burglary charges and drug charges after deputies say he broke into the patio of a Hernando County home to charge his phone.
Two arrested for selling drugs out of Brooksville motel, deputies say
Two suspects were arrested during a drug bust at a Brooksville motel Monday morning, Hernando County deputies said.
Hernando deputy resigns after internal investigation reveals he conducted 7 fake traffic stop: HCSO
A Hernando County deputy resigned after an internal affairs investigation revealed he conducted seven fake traffic stops and allowed a ride-along citizen to view confidential information, officials said.
HCSO: Woman accused of trying to get father of unborn child to give abortion pill to pregnant mother
A woman is accused of trying to give a pregnant woman an abortion pill without her consent, deputies said.
Hernando woman ‘jokingly’ tries to rob bank with toy gun before withdrawing cash, deputies say
Deputies in Hernando County have arrested a woman they say tried to rob a bank in Spring Hill, but she says the whole thing was just a joke.
‘Strange World’ dispute leads to heated school board meeting, calls for superintendent to resign
A heated Hernando County School Board meeting went well into the night Tuesday with more than 100 people signed up to give public comment. The large turnout comes after the district has faced different controversies, including a teacher who showed Disney movie featuring an openly gay character.
‘Strange World’ controversy: Petition calls for school board member to resign amid Disney movie dispute
The Hernando County School District changed the location of Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled school board meeting in anticipation of a large crowd. The board is expected to discuss the findings of an investigation into a Disney movie that was shown to fifth graders earlier this month.
Delivery driver's car carjacked with three-year-old inside
Breanne Lucey, 41, is facing kidnapping, robbery, and fleeing police charges after Sheriff Al Nienhuis says she threw a delivery driver down and stole her car with a three-year-old girl inside.
FHP: Teen killed in Brooksville crash
An 18-year-old male died in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Brooksville.
Veterans, first responders bond over bowling while scoring big for Bay Area charities
A bowling league in Spring Hill is picking up a spare for Bay Area charities.
1 critically injured after argument leads to gunfire in Brooksville, deputies say
A Brooksville man is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he shot another man following a fight late Wednesday night.
Hernando County teacher under investigation after showing Disney movie in classroom
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.