Florida state trooper saves 8-month-old baby from nearly choking

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is being hailed a hero for saving the life of an eight-month-old baby in Brooksville. 

FHP: Trooper helps save baby choking on plastic wrapper

An 8-month-old baby is recovering after nearly choking thanks to the quick thinking of a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.