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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HCSO: ‘Suspicious’ house fire kills 1 individual, multiple animals
Deputies in Hernando County are investigating a fatal fire that claimed the life of one person and several different kinds of animals.
Deputies in Hernando County are investigating a fatal fire that claimed the life of one person and several different kinds of animals.
FHP: Brooksville man calls troopers after seeing reports of deadly hit-and-run, says he thought he hit a deer
After seeing media reports of a deadly hit-and-run crash, troopers said a Brooksville man contacted them saying he believed he struck a deer, not a person.
After seeing media reports of a deadly hit-and-run crash, troopers said a Brooksville man contacted them saying he believed he struck a deer, not a person.
Florida holds roundtable to discuss human trafficking as arrests climb across state roadways
Florida law enforcement officers gathered on Thursday to brainstorm ways to detect and stop human trafficking following a slew of arrests along the state’s highways.
Florida law enforcement officers gathered on Thursday to brainstorm ways to detect and stop human trafficking following a slew of arrests along the state’s highways.
Two men died after shooting each other in Brooksville, deputies say
Hernando County deputies say a second person has since passed away following a shooting that occurred last week.
Hernando County deputies say a second person has since passed away following a shooting that occurred last week.
Family desperate for answers as search for missing Oregon father continues in Hernando County
It's been one month since Timothy Braddy's family reported him missing. The 34-year-old father was driving from Oregon to Tampa for a new construction job when his truck broke down in Hernando County.
It's been one month since Timothy Braddy's family reported him missing. The 34-year-old father was driving from Oregon to Tampa for a new construction job when his truck broke down in Hernando County.
HCSO: 1 dead, 1 critically injured after shots ring out during an argument in Brooksville
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting between two relatives.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting between two relatives.
Two adults shot at home in Brooksville, Hernando deputies say
Two people were shot at a home on Powell Road in Brooksville Friday evening, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Two people were shot at a home on Powell Road in Brooksville Friday evening, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
'It's up to her': Brooksville 8-year-old makes name for herself in motocross
Motocross is fast, high-flying, and dangerous – just the way eight-year-old JaseyRae Jones likes it.
Motocross is fast, high-flying, and dangerous – just the way eight-year-old JaseyRae Jones likes it.
Weeki Wachee High junior basketball player breaking records from deep
For Weeki Wachee High School junior Paige Atwater, the dream is to play college basketball at the highest level. Her ticket to the NCAA might just be a three-point shot that can't be stopped.
For Weeki Wachee High School junior Paige Atwater, the dream is to play college basketball at the highest level. Her ticket to the NCAA might just be a three-point shot that can't be stopped.
Group joins search for missing Oregon man whose truck was found in Hernando County
The search for a missing man from Oregon who was driving to the Tampa Bay area is nearly two weeks old, but there are new efforts being made to try and find him.
The search for a missing man from Oregon who was driving to the Tampa Bay area is nearly two weeks old, but there are new efforts being made to try and find him.
Man's truck found by Hernando County deputies four days after Oregon family report him missing
A missing man's truck was found by Hernando County deputies on December 13 near Weeki Wachee High School – four days after his family in Oregon reported him missing.
A missing man's truck was found by Hernando County deputies on December 13 near Weeki Wachee High School – four days after his family in Oregon reported him missing.
HSCO: Pilot suffers minor injuries in Brooksville plane crash
A pilot is recovering after being involved in a plane crash Friday afternoon in Brooksville.
A pilot is recovering after being involved in a plane crash Friday afternoon in Brooksville.
Damage reported across Tampa Bay area after storms move across Florida
As a line of severe storms swept through central Florida on Thursday, a Hernando County gas station had part of its roof ripped off. Some St. Petersburg residents dealt with huge trees toppling over in their yards.
As a line of severe storms swept through central Florida on Thursday, a Hernando County gas station had part of its roof ripped off. Some St. Petersburg residents dealt with huge trees toppling over in their yards.
Hernando County man arrested after punching four random people, deputies say
A banking customer, a man sitting in his driveway, a gas station employee and a customer were all punched by a man they've never met before, according to Hernando County deputies.
A banking customer, a man sitting in his driveway, a gas station employee and a customer were all punched by a man they've never met before, according to Hernando County deputies.