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. 

Spring Hill teens arrested after armed robbery, deputies say

Two teens were arrested after robbing the wrong targets at gun point in Spring Hill early Saturday morning according to deputies.

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.

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.

Bicyclist killed in fatal Hernando County crash

On Sunday morning, The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a deadly crash in Hernando County.

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.

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. 

‘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.