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.

Hernando accident victim identified as 17-year-old CHS student

Friends, family members, and classmates are mourning a Hernando County teenager who died in a tragic accident just weeks before graduating. Valentina Tomashosky was electrocuted when she stepped on a live power line that had set her car ablaze.

Hernando County COVID-19 vaccine distribution

After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Hernando County are now eligible for the vaccine. 

Brooksville sports bar employee shoots, kills patron in parking lot, deputies say

One person is dead and another was injured during an early morning shooting outside Opinions Lounge in Brooksville, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

2 rescued mustangs are newest members of Hernando County Sheriff's Civilian Mounted Unit

Mustangs Quill and Gunner will do parades, community events and assist in search and rescues efforts as part of their duties with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

Missing 18-year-old from Hernando County found safe in Alabama

Deputies say an 18-year-old with autism has been found safe in Alabama, almost 24 hours after he was reported missing from Hernando County.

Brooksville woman accused of luring New York teen she met in online chatroom

Deputies say a Brooksville woman is accused of lewd and lascivious battery on a 15-year-old boy who ran away from his home in New York and came to Florida after they met in an online chat room for depression.

Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools

Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.

Crews contain 'fast-moving' Spring Hill brush fire

Firefighters in Hernando County were able to keep a five-acre brush fire from damaging any buildings in the Spring Hill area Monday afternoon.

Will Bishop McLaughlin's basketball team make it from worst to first?

The Hurricanes have had a complete transformation, going from worst to first. From just two wins a year ago to 21 this season and a trip to the school's first Final 4, where the Hurricanes are set to play Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lakeland.

Pro eaters take on new 4-foot cheesesteak challenge at Spring Hill restaurant

Bite after meaty bite, a Spring Hill restaurant is getting some big attention from two popular professional eaters and their massive following. It's part of an effort to support small businesses.

Fire damages Spring Hill car wash

The Palm Island Car Wash located at 190 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill was damaged by fire early Sunday morning, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.