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.

Explosion reported at Brooksville mobile home fire

A mobile home in Brooksville was gutted and scorched after a fire broke out Monday morning.

Hernando commissioner suggests man should shoot 'dangerous' dog

If you ask George Treanor, his dog Toby was a danger, but because the dog never actually bit anyone, animal services would not accept Toby as an owner surrender and a veterinarian would not put him down.

Woman arrested after hitting boy on bike and driving away

A 5-year-old suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car while on his bicycle Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Levy County prescribed burn sends smoke drifting over Bay Area

The 3,800-acre burn is in Levy County, but strong winds are carrying smoke to the south. The National Weather Service even noted that the smoke is visible on satellite imagery and radar.

One dead, several children injured in crash with school bus in Hernando County

One person is dead and several children are injured after a pick-up truck crashed into a school bus Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

FHP: Driver asleep at the wheel caused crash that shut down I-75 in Brooksville 

The Northbound lanes of I-75 were shut down early Friday morning after the driver of a semi-trailer fell asleep and the vehicle hit the median, rolled onto its side and caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Baby strapped in car seat rescued by deputies after canoe overturns in Weeki Wachee River

A Hernando County Sheriff's Office marine deputy and a trainee stopped for a lunch break during their patrol of the Weeki Wachee River Friday. They spent the first half of their day checking watercraft for safety equipment.

Deputy saved child's life with Narcan after suicide attempt

A Hernando County deputy used Narcan to save a child’s life after he attempted suicide on New Year’s Eve.

Deputies searching for Baker Act patient who escaped from Spring Hill hospital

A man hospitalized under the Baker Act fled the hospital Thursday morning and Hernando County deputies have not been able to locate him, according to the sheriff's office. 

Criminal trio arrested after decades of heists, stealing tens of millions in jewelry and cash

A coordinated trio of criminals has been targeting jewelry stores in Hernando County and across Florida for more than eight years, making off with about $16 million in gold, silver, jewels, and gems. They are experienced thieves whose histories of stealthy burglaries go back decades.