58-year-old Brooksville man killed in car crash near SR-50
On Saturday, a Brooksville man was killed in a car crash in Hernando County.
Woman arrested after falling asleep in car with gun in lap, meth in backpack
A woman is facing drug charges after deputies say she fell asleep in her car at a gas pump in Brooksville with a firearm in her lap.
Veteran honored for finding missing Brooksville toddler lost in woods
The marine veteran who found missing toddler Joshua "JJ" Rowland a couple of weeks ago is being honored for his heroic deed.
Hernando sheriff: It's unknown why Brooksville veteran randomly shot at neighbors in February
The sheriff of Hernando County said the community may never know why a military veteran barricaded himself inside a Brooksville home in February after shooting two people and setting a barn on fire. A SWAT team killed him that evening and one of his victims passed away two days later.
'It's a miracle': Toddler recovering after wandering from Brooksville home, spending 24 hours outside
A toddler who wandered away from his Brooksville home on Thursday has been safely located approximately 24 hours after he disappeared.
Ground search paused until morning for 2-year-old Brooksville boy who wandered away from home
The ground search has been suspended after nightfall for a Brooksville 2-year-old who went missing Thursday morning, but Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said deputies would continue searching from the air using infrared cameras.
Florida alligator trappers receive first stipend increase in nearly 20 years in hopes of alleviating shortage
Florida alligator trappers say they’re being driven out of business by shrinking markets and rising costs.
Jennifer Odom’s family still seeking answers 30 years after she was kidnapped and killed
Sunday marked exactly 30 years since 12-year-old Jennifer Odom disappeared from her school bus stop in rural Pasco County. Her body was discovered days later in an abandoned orange grove in Hernando County, but her killer has yet to be caught.
Sheriff: Brooksville man at center of Friday night shooting, fire, killed by SWAT
A Brooksville man who was suspected of shooting two people Friday evening was killed when he engaged with SWAT officers, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Hernando sheriff: Barricaded suspect shot by deputies, 2 injured after Brooksville shooting and barn fire
The suspect who barricaded himself inside a Brooksville home after a shooting and barn fire has been shot by Hernando County deputies, the sheriff said.
Woman in custody following fatal stabbing in Spring Hill, deputies say
One person is dead and another is in custody following a stabbing outside a Hernando County home improvement store.
Victim, suspect recovering after deputies 'in a no-win situation' open fire
Sheriff Al Nienhuis said deputies were "put in a no-win situation, as they often are" when they fired shots at a suspect who was entangled with a victim during a domestic violence call. Both were hit by bullets, but both are expected to recover.
Hernando County deputies searching for gas station robbery suspects
Two suspects fled after robbing a Chevron in eastern Hernando County, deputies said.
Hernando High student identified as shooting victim; deputies searching for suspect
A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed, and another adult woman was injured during a double shooting in Brooksville late Tuesday.
FHP: Tampa man killed in Hernando County hit-and-run; troopers search for suspect and vehicle
A Tampa man was trying to load a vehicle on a car hauler trailer in Spring Hill when he was struck by a passing SUV, troopers said, and died. Officials are searching for the driver, who fled from the scene.
ATF report on legal guns getting into the wrong hands raise concerns over Florida constitutional carry bill
As Florida lawmakers potentially move toward ending concealed carry permit requirements, a report from the ATF is shedding light on the number of legally-purchased weapons used to commit crimes.
Weeki Wachee mermaids celebrate 75 years with 'Mermaid Tail Trail'
The famous Weeki Wachee mermaids celebrated their 75th anniversary. To help celebrate, a new art exposition called the Mermaid Tail Trail was created.
2 hospitalized following deputy-involved shooting in Brooksville, officials say
A domestic dispute in Brooksville led to a deputy-involved shooting that sent two people to a hospital. No deputy was injured, according to the sheriff's office.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park inspires the next generation of mermaids
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, one of Florida’s most iconic roadside attractions, just celebrated its 75th anniversary and continues to draw record crowds each year.
Suspect arrested after crash, shooting and chase in Spring Hill
Investigators were processing multiple scenes in Hernando County Monday after a crash near a busy area of Cortez Boulevard led to a shooting, a law enforcement pursuit and an arrest in a nearby neighborhood.