Absconded sex offender sought by Hernando deputies after domestic battery incident
A convicted sex offender is on the run after allegedly being involved in a domestic battery incident, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A convicted sex offender is on the run after allegedly being involved in a domestic battery incident, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Hernando County inmates make face masks for area hospitals
Four sewing machines and numerous supplies were donated to the detention center to make the face masks.
Four sewing machines and numerous supplies were donated to the detention center to make the face masks.
Deputies: Man barricaded self inside home with child after employer cut hours due to COVID-19
A SWAT situation in a Brooksville neighborhood ended peacefully after a man barricaded himself inside a home with a shotgun and toddler, according to the sheriff's office. Officials said the man recently quit his job because his employer cut his working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A SWAT situation in a Brooksville neighborhood ended peacefully after a man barricaded himself inside a home with a shotgun and toddler, according to the sheriff's office. Officials said the man recently quit his job because his employer cut his working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A vicious dog mauling in Hernando County that left a woman in critical condition could have been prevented, neighbors told FOX 13 Friday.