70-acre ‘Lead Foot City’ is gearing up to become a Brooksville destination for automobile enthusiasts
Lead Foot City has been around for nearly two decades. It started out as a hole-in-the-wall business in Brooksville. Now, it's the largest custom transmission builder in the country. The owner says they are not done growing.
City of Brooksville accidentally sells its municipal water tower
The city of Brooksville sold a parcel of land to a businessman -- apparently not realizing it included the city's municipal water tower.
Spring Hill man wakes up to flames, gathers family, escapes house fire
A Spring Hill family made it safely out of their burning home early Sunday morning, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
‘You’re not a human being in my eyes’: Friends want justice for victim killed in Hernando hit-and-run
Friends of a man who lost his life after being killed by a hit-and-run driver in Hernando County came together Friday night for a special vigil to remember him at Bayport Park Pier.
Suspect in deadly Hudson hit-and-run arrested in Hernando County
According to FHP, it was after 2 a.m. when the victim was walking northbound along U.S. 19 in Hudson. That’s when he was hit by a white Chevy pickup truck that continued northbound.
Gator removed after sneaking into Hernando County post office in middle of night
A trapper safely removed a 7-foot alligator from a post office in Spring Hill early Wednesday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Fire victim pulled from Spring Hill home in critical condition, firefighters say
When Hernando County firefighters arrived at a Spring Hill house fire, there was still one person inside.
FHP: Weeki Wachee man hits, kills pedestrian, dumps body behind bait shop before fleeing
Joseph Charles Strickland, 28, of Weeki Wachee, is facing several charges after hitting and killing a pedestrian, dumping their remains and fleeing the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 dead in Hernando County crash after nearby fire causes traffic signal malfunction, troopers say
A Ridge Manor traffic signal was 'inoperative due to a fire' Friday morning. The intersection was the scene of a fatal crash where two people were killed.
Spring Hill woman arrested on Capitol riot charges
Prosecutors say Audrey Southard, who's from the Spring Hill area, is seen on YouTube video during the Capitol invasion.
Lightning blamed for Hernando County brush fire, now contained
The Florida Forest Service said the fire was 95-percent contained as of Monday morning after burning 686 acres. They say heavy smoke remains in the area and advise drivers to be careful.
Sex offender on the run for 21 years arrested in Spring Hill
A sex offender from California who was on the run for 21 years while using a fake name was arrested in Spring Hill, investigators said.
Hernando schools to drop mask mandate at end of academic year
Face-coverings will not be required at 2021 graduation ceremonies which, the district noted, are all being held outdoors and as socially-distanced as possible.
Deputies arrest 3 Spring Hill teens accused of robbing taxi driver at gunpoint
Deputies in Hernando County arrested three teenagers accused of robbing a taxi driver at gunpoint. The teens, ages 13, 16 and 17, are also suspected in an armed robbery of a food delivery driver earlier in the week.
Paralyzed woman rescued from burning home by Hernando deputies
Firefighters came to the rescue of a wheelchair-bound woman trapped in her burning home in Brooksville.
Cold case: 40 years after Hernando County double murder, killers still walk free
For four decades, the people responsible for a gruesome double-homicide in Hernando County have walked free. Loved ones are haunted by the murders, and frustrated with the lack of answers. May 9 marks the 40th anniversary of the cold case -- the murders of Rick Merrill and Dori Colyer.
3 arrested after victim spots men fishing from stolen boat on lake near home, deputies say
Hernando County deputies arrested Jim Leasure, Richard Morgan Sr. and Darren Morgan after they say the men were fishing from a stolen boat.
25-year-old Hernando County man wins $5 million from lotto scratch-off ticket
A 25-year-old man from Spring Hill is now a multi-millionaire after he claimed a $5 million top prize from a lottery scratch-off ticket.
Fire kills dog, destroys mobile home in Brooksville
A Brooksville man lost his home and his dog in a fire Sunday morning, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
Convicted bank burglar breaks into Brooksville bank after being released from federal prison, deputies say
Tyrone Michael Brinkley, 52, of Brandon, is facing burglary charges after police say he broke into a Brooksville bank last Friday.