Authorities investigating fire at Hernando County landfill

On Saturday morning, Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the recycling center of the Hernando County landfill located at 14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville.

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.