Former Brooksville mayor sentenced to 15 years for child pornography
Federal agents discovered hundreds of images and dozens of videos of child pornography on Hohn's external hard drive, and said all of the images and videos appeared to have been secretly taken in his home. Investigators said the children were unaware that the 66-year-old was recording them while they were getting out of the shower, dressing and undressing.
Who killed Jennifer Odom? Detectives still searching for answers 29 years later
Jennifer Odom, 12, disappeared from her school bus stop in rural Pasco County 29 years ago on Feb. 19 and detectives are still searching for her killer.
Deputies investigating shooting at Spring Hill bar
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot outside the Mermaids Lounge located at 4564 Commercial Way in Spring Hill early Saturday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Hernando County deputies safely locate missing 10-year-old
A 10-year-old girl from Hernando County who was reported missing has been safely located. No additional details were provided.
Hernando County man found in Tallahassee following Silver Alert
Deputies in Leon County have safely located a Hernando County man who was reported missing on Saturday. Law enforcement reunited him with his Hernando County family. No additional details were provided.
Brooksville Army vet develops app to create customized care packages for deployed service members
When Brooksville resident Brandon Dutkiewicz was deployed in the Middle East, he realized there was a problem that needed to be solved stateside.
Hernando County couple funneled $1.5 million from Humane Society, sheriff says
A married couple was arrested and accused of stealing $1.5 million intended for the Humane Society of the Nature Coast, but, according to the sheriff, the non-profit may not be the wife's first victim.
Hernando County deputies investigate deadly shooting in east Brooksville
Hernando County deputies say when they arrived at the scene, they a man with a gun, and another adult with a gunshot wound in the Brooksville yard.
Hernando County K-9 tracks teen burglary suspect to his bedroom window, deputies say
A young burglary suspect was found in his Spring Hill bedroom less than a mile away from the scene of the crime, deputies said. The quick arrest was all due to one K-9's nose.
Student expected to recover despite 10-minute choking incident at Hernando school
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says it took several adults 10 minutes of performing the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a grape from a choking student's airway Friday morning.
Vigil held for mother of 3, baby killed in wrong-way crash on US 19
Loved ones of 35-year-old Amber West and her 6-month-old son, Kody came together Sunday to remember the victims of a wrong-way driver who crashed into them on U.S. 19 in Spring Hill Monday.
Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck
Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw.
Community rallies around Brooksville school's campus beautification program
A Brooksville school has created a program to help students and parents take pride in their school by beautifying the campus. The Grow the Grove project is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Weeki Wachee mom, 6-month-old son killed in U.S. 19 crash, troopers say
A Hernando County mom and her infant son were killed following a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 19.
18-year-old driver dies after crashing into power pole in Brooksville, troopers say
Florida troopers say an 18-year-old from Spring Hill was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred late Tuesday night.
3 safely escape fire that destroyed Brooksville home
A Brooksville home is a ‘total loss’ after it caught fire Wednesday afternoon, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
Hernando deputies investigating death in Weeki Wachee on Christmas Eve
Hernando County deputies said they closed a roadway in Weeki Wachee as they investigate a death in the area.
Patriotic student’s American flag set on fire in Hernando County school parking lot; 1 arrested
Deputies arrested a student at Springstead High School who they say set fire to an American flag mounted in the back of senior Curtis Chancey's pickup truck in the school parking lot. The next day, Hernando deputies surprised the patriotic teen with a new flag to replace the one that had been destroyed.
Bay Area law enforcement step-up presence at schools amid viral posts about violence Friday
Bay Area officers are joining law enforcement across the country in watching schools Friday, Dec. 17 as social media posts circulate, vaguely claiming violence will break out.
K-9 helps capture Apollo Beach man accused of ramming 2 patrol cars, leading troopers on tri-county chase
An Apollo Beach man was taken into custody after troopers say he intentionally crashed into two patrol cars while leading them on a tri-county chase.