Woman hospitalized after kitchen catches fire in Brooksville
A 52-year-old Brooksville woman was hospitalized Saturday night after sparking a grease fire in her kitchen, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Bay Area YMCAs closing through March 29; transitioning efforts to help first responders
All YMCA locations around the Tampa Bay area will remain closed after 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and refocus efforts on helping the families of first responders and medical workers.
Pine Island Park, beach at Rogers Park in Hernando to close due to CDC guidelines
Two public areas in Hernando County will be closed until further notice due to CDC guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
Hernando animal enforcement officers rescue 20 dogs from Brooksville home
Hernando County Sheriff's Animal Enforcement Officers (AEO) seized 20 Husky mixes from a Brooksville home on Wednesday.
Deputies arrest Spring Hill couple after cats found in deplorable conditions
Deputies arrested Dina Elizabeth Nieves and Drew Anthony Hall on Wednesday after finding approximately 30 cats living in deplorable conditions.
Inmate cleared by DNA evidence released from Brooksville prison, feels grass for first time in 35 years
After 35 years of incarceration, 29 of which were spent on death row, Pau Hildwin was released from the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida, on March 9.
Hernando County deputies investigating after 30 cats found living in deplorable conditions
Criminal charges are pending against a Hernando County resident who had 30 cats living in deplorable conditions, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Stealing credit cards and stealing gas account for millions in yearly fraud
Bay Area law enforcement agencies are trying to put the brakes on a multi-million-dollar scam targeting credit card holders and gas stations.
Man critically injured after fire destroys Spring Hill mobile home, five vehicles
Hernando County fire officials said one person had severe burns after an early-morning fire in Spring Hill.
Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout
Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.
Missing Hernando County teen found safe, deputies confirm
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a missing teenager has been found safe.
Man arrested for attempted carjacking in Spring Hill Walmart parking lot
Deputies arrested Jonathan Lara early Friday morning after he allegedly tried to carjack a man at a Walmart in Spring Hill.
Woman-owned and operated company in Brooksville is a titan in raw metal distribution
Through ambition and hard work, Barbara Manzi broke the glass ceiling in the industry of distributing raw metals. In honor of African American Heritage, this trailblazer is what's right with Tampa Bay.
No charges filed after untreated Citrus County dog gnaws her leg off
An injured dog was in so much pain, she chewed off part of her own leg. The rest later had to be amputated. Now, the animal is in the care of a Hernando County rescue organization, where advocates say something should have been done sooner to help the animal.
Spring Hill home heavily damaged in fire
A Hernando County home was heavily damaged in a fire that broke out Friday night.
County: Dogs involved in vicious attack were not permitted at Spring Hill home
A vicious dog mauling in Hernando County that left a woman in critical condition could have been prevented, neighbors told FOX 13 Friday.
Family speaks out after vicious dog attack in Hernando County
Christina Dinis said the victim is her 64-year-old mother, Debra Beaulieu. She said Beaulieu moved to Hernando County in June to be with her family and enjoy retirement. Eight months later, her mother clings to life.
Four dog owners cited for Hernando attack that left neighbor critically injured
The victim of last week’s dog attack in Spring Hill has been flown to a second hospital for specialized treatment but remains in critical condition, deputies say. Meanwhile, investigators believe they have sorted out the dogs responsible for the attack – and their owners.
Neighbors, firefighters help Spring Hill woman attacked by pack of dogs
A Spring Hill woman was badly hurt while defending her own pup from a pack of dogs that attacked her for several minutes, despite the efforts of her neighbors.