'I found history' fisherman comes across unusual discovery in Hernando County
A discovery beneath the waters of Aripeka by a fisherman and his grandson has people questioning what it could possibly be.
Florida man upset with his mom over money plows into 74-year-old victim because he was ‘just there’: HCSO
A Florida man is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he ran into the woods after slamming into a man who was sitting in a chair near a Brooksville intersection.
Florida man boards child’s school bus, swears at driver and threatens to come back with a gun: HCSO
The bus ride to JD Floyd Elementary School in Spring Hill was anything but typical on Friday morning after deputies say a parent climbed on board, spoke profanely to the driver and the attendant and threatened to come back with a gun.
Florida man arrested for murder after argument over dog leads to shooting: HCSO
A man faces a murder charge after Hernando County deputies say a ride home turned into an argument and led to gunfire in the middle of a neighborhood early Wednesday.
All clear given after dynamite found at Spring Hill home forces evacuations
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a Spring Hill neighborhood is back open after a stick of dynamite and a "hazardous material" were found at a home on Monday.
Fire destroys Brooksville home, investigation underway: HCFR
A fire at a Brooksville home caused portions of the roof and second story to collapse on Saturday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Go camping in the wilds off of Weeki Wachee
In the wilds west of Weeki Wachee, the Mud River is a highway to an escape from city life and the grind of everyday work.
Deadly crash in Hernando County under investigation
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Hernando County early Friday.
Spring Hill teacher accused of DUI after crashing into school fence
A Spring Hill teacher found himself behind bars on the second day of school after deputies say he crashed into a fence at Explorer K-8 school on Tuesday.
Spring Hill woman helping an injured opossum in the road, hit, killed by vehicle: FHP
A Spring Hill woman was hit and killed by a vehicle on Sunday night when troopers say she got out of a vehicle to help an injured opossum in the road.
VIDEO: Car catches fire on I-75 after suspected mechanical issue, HCFR says
A vehicle caught fire on I-75 after a suspected mechanical issue on Sunday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Beacon Theatre in Brooksville evacuated after reports of smoke: HCFR
The Beacon Theatre in Brooksville was evacuated after reports of smoke in the building on Saturday night, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
How Hernando first responders are using drones to save lives
Drones are now a critical part of emergency response in Hernando County. Officials say the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are doing much more than providing a bird’s-eye view — they're helping save lives and property during fires, storms, and search missions.
Suspected DUI driver’s dog dies after vehicle slams into utility pole in Weeki Wachee: HCSO
Deputies in Hernando County had to use a drone to locate a suspected DUI driver who was thrown from a vehicle crash that killed his dog.
Trapped dog rescued from crashed vehicle in Hernando County
A dog was rescued Saturday morning after a crash in Hernando County.
Possible lightning strike sparks blaze in Hernando County sledge pond: HCFR
A sledge pond in Hernando County caught fire shortly after midnight on Wednesday after firefighters said it was possibly struck by a bolt of lightning.
Woman struck by lightning while mowing lawn: HCFR
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by lightning while she was on a riding lawn mower, according to fire officials in Hernando County.
5 former Weeki Wachee mermaids reunite in the water for 'Wish of a Lifetime'
A group of former Weeki Wachee mermaids got their wish granted this weekend—returning to the springs where they once performed as teens.
Florida man used counterfeit credit cards to steal gas in 'large-scale' fraud operation: HCSO
A man faces charges in what Hernando County deputies call a "large-scale fuel theft" operation involving counterfeit credit cards.
Hernando County fugitive captured in Louisiana after nationwide manhunt
A man who vanished more than a year ago while standing trial for child sex crimes has been caught in Louisiana, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office announced.