Hernando investigators identify suspect shot, killed by deputies as they served felony warrants
Authorities in Hernando County have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by deputies Saturday in Spring Hill as they attempted to serve him with felony warrants.
Hernando deputy shoots, kills man while serving felony warrant
A man with a felony warrant for his arrest is dead and a Hernando County deputy is on paid administrative leave after shots were fired early Saturday morning in Spring Hill.
More than 220,000 Floridians cast their ballots since early voting began
Pasco and Hernando counties are the latest counties in the Tampa Bay area to open polling locations for in-person early voters after 37 counties started on Monday.
Former Hernando County deputy arrested for sexual battery on victim while on duty, sheriff’s office says
According to investigators, the former deputy, 30-year-old Zachary Carter, was in uniform and on duty during two different occasions earlier this year. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said Carter indicated that the victim would face arrest for failing to comply.
Spring Hill murder of 22-year-old Alek Smith remains unsolved four years later
Four years ago, a Spring Hill man was murdered during a home invasion – and detectives have not identified a killer.
Gary Sinise Foundation builds new home in Brooksville for wounded veteran
A wounded Bay Area veteran is about to become a new homeowner courtesy of the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Coors Light cans spill onto I-75 in Brooksville after crash involving 5 semis, 1 pickup truck
Dozens of boxes and cans of Coors Light scattered across I-75 lanes in Brooksville after several semi-trucks were involved in a crash.
FHP: Port Richey man killed after car crashes into house, bursts into flames
A 57-year-old Port Richey man was killed Wednesday morning after losing control of his car and crashing into a home in Brooksville, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Brooksville shooting victim dies, suspect charged with second-degree murder
A 28-year-old man is dead, and a 22-year-old has been charged with his murder after a shooting at the 7-Eleven on South Broad Street in Brooksville early Labor Day morning.
Woman's body found at Anderson Snow Sports Complex in Hernando County
Deputies with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a woman's body was found near the roadway at Anderson Snow Sports Complex.
Smoke detectors alerted sleeping couple who escape fire at Brooksville home, officials say
A Brooksville man heard his smoke detector alarm in the middle of the night, allowing him and his wife to escape a house fire without any injuries, firefighters said.
Argument leads to shooting near Brooksville gas station, deputies say
One man is in custody and another is in the hospital after an overnight shooting in Brooksville.
Alligator hogtied after wandering into Wendy's parking lot
An alligator was trapped after wandering into the parking lot of a Hernando County Wendy's restaurant Wednesday.
Hernando County deputies find shooting victim in Brooksville field
Hernando County deputies are following up on leads after a shooting left one person injured.
‘It floored me’: Body found in serial killer’s backyard 4 decades ago identified as teen who vanished in 1980
After more than 40 years, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office identified the remains of a previously unnamed victim of convicted serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr., detectives confirmed Wednesday.
Brooksville man threatened to shoot deputies serving warrant for his arrest, officials say
After Hernando County deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant, the suspect refused to exit a Brooksville home – where three children were inside – for several hours and threatened to shoot law enforcement officers, officials revealed Wednesday.
Barricaded subject in custody after hours-long standoff in Brooksville, sheriff's office says
Hernando County Sheriff's deputies say a barricaded subject is in custody following an hours-long standoff in a Brooksville neighborhood.
HCSO: Teen to face charges after intentionally crashing into sheriff’s office, shoving deputy
A 16-year-old accused of shoving a deputy after intentionally crashing a rental car into the side of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is in protective custody and is expected to face numerous charges.
Barricaded situation at Spring Hill home ends 'peacefully,' deputies say
Hernando County deputies said a person was barricaded inside a Spring Hill home, but the situation is over.
FHP: Human smuggler arrested for transporting 8 undocumented immigrants into Florida
Florida troopers arrested a man who they say was caught smuggling eight undocumented immigrants into the state.