Victim dies hours after 'active shooter' reported at Hernando County surgery center; suspect in custody

A shooting victim has died hours after an active shooter was reported in a Hernando County medical office Monday morning. Investigators say the victim was related to the suspect, who confessed to planning out the murder at the facility.

Small plane crashes in Brooksville wildlife management area

Two people escaped a small plane crash that occurred in the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Brooksville.

10-day bay scallop season set to start in Pasco County

Florida’s Sports Coast along Pasco County is gearing up for a big economic boost this week as bay scallop season begins Friday. 

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.

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.

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.

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.