Body discovered in Hernando County waterway, deputies say
Hernando County deputies are investigating after a body was found off Reynolds Street, near the Withlacoochee River, in Dade City, Sunday afternoon.
K-9 helps Florida troopers find nearly $700K worth of heroin during traffic stop
After Florida Highway Patrol troopers pulled over the SUV for having a fake license plate, a K-9 alerted to drugs in the vehicle. Once troopers discovered nearly $700,000 worth of heroin inside, they arrested both people in the SUV, who were undocumented immigrants from Mexico.
Hernando sheriff's 'Care Line' saves Brooksville senior from house fire
This past Friday, one of the seniors didn't call, so alarm bells started going off for his Care Line clerk. The sheriff's office said the clerk had tried reaching him on his home phone and cell phone, but there was no answer.
Governor DeSantis signs bill creating election crimes unit to investigate violations in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes in Florida. The new law increases the penalty for ballot harvesting from a misdemeanor to a felony and requires election supervisors to perform voter list maintenance yearly.
Hernando County deputies search for man who robbed Brooksville bank
A robbery occurred at a Brooksville bank on Tuesday morning and deputies are searching for the suspect.
Spring Hill man accused of starting home fire that killed multiple animals, deputies say
A Spring Hill man was arrested Friday for starting a fire at his home that killed six animals that were inside, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said. He was also arrested for misusing 911 the previous night.
FHP: Spring Hill man dies in crash after speeding, losing control of vehicle
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly rollover crash in Hernando County.
‘The garage blew up’: Spring Hill house fire under investigation
A fire that destroyed a Hernando County home and claimed the lives of several pets Friday morning is under investigation.
Two Bay Area teachers surprised with national educator award
Two local teachers were surprised with a Milken Educator Award for their role in helping students learn.
$10.5 million grant to help expand apprenticeships in Tampa Bay area
Some new options are coming for Tampa Bay workers looking to change careers or grow their skill set with the help of $10.5 million in grant money from the state of Florida.
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Bicyclist killed in crash on County Line Road in Spring Hill
A bicyclist was killed when they were hit by a vehicle on County Line Road in Hernando County.
Pilot survives after crashing plane outside Spring Hill middle school, sheriff says
The pilot was navigating the air in an experimental plane he built in the mid-1980s when the mechanical problem occurred, said the Hernando County sheriff. The pilot crashed in a grassy area, just outside of a middle school and survived.
Florida man calls 911 to have meth tested for authenticity, deputies say
A Spring Hill man is accused of calling 911 to have the methamphetamine he recently purchased from a man he met at an area bar tested because he believed it was really bath salts.
Drones help deputies fight crime in Hernando County
Law enforcement agencies, including the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, are turning to drones to help fight crime.
Family-owned Brooksville winery combines Florida flavors with a Sicilian blend
The Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyards in Brooksville is a family-owned winery that sits at one of Florida’s highest elevations and grows grapes and other fruits all year long.
Teen’s ‘out of control’ campfire under investigation after burning 5 acres, threatening apartments, car dealer
A 16-year-old who started a campfire in the woods on Saturday sparked a brush fire that consumed approximately 5 acres and endangered an automotive dealership on Cortez Blvd, as well as several structures before being brought under control, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
Bay Area firefighters head north to help battle Panhandle fires
Crews from Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services are heading up to the Florida Panhandle to help fight a 1,400-acre brush fire that damaged two homes and forced the evacuation of more than 600 homes.
FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
FHP: 1 dead, 2 seriously injured in U.S. 19 crash
A 67-year-old Weeki Wachee woman was killed Friday evening in a vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Hernando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.