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.
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.
Hernando deputies will bring viewers behind the scenes as the agency joins ‘Live PD: Wanted’
For Live PD fans, there is some good news: the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is bringing the show back to Tampa Bay -- in a different, but similar, context.
For Live PD fans, there is some good news: the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is bringing the show back to Tampa Bay -- in a different, but similar, context.
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.
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.
Rural gun range puts Weeki Wachee neighbors at odds
Misty Cintron is a proud gun owner and a supporter of the Second Amendment.
Misty Cintron is a proud gun owner and a supporter of the Second Amendment.
Advocate will ask state lawmakers to dissolve city of Weeki Wachee over conflict-of-interest concerns
The city of Weeki Wachee has been around for decades, but it might not be a city much longer.
The city of Weeki Wachee has been around for decades, but it might not be a city much longer.
Missing 81-year-old woman found safe in Citrus County
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said a missing 81-year-old woman has been found safe.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said a missing 81-year-old woman has been found safe.
Former Hernando County Commissioner Rose Rocco dies at 78
Former Hernando County commissioner Rose Rocco passed away this week at the age of 78, officials said.
Former Hernando County commissioner Rose Rocco passed away this week at the age of 78, officials said.
Hernando woman gets 15 years in prison for young son's hot car death
A Spring Hill mother will be spending several years in prison for leaving her 9-month-old son to die in a hot car last year.
A Spring Hill mother will be spending several years in prison for leaving her 9-month-old son to die in a hot car last year.
Hernando County deputies investigate armed home invasion in Brooksville
Hernando County deputies are searching for two armed suspects who invaded a Brooksville home, they said.
Hernando County deputies are searching for two armed suspects who invaded a Brooksville home, they said.
Arsonist may have set fire to barns on Brooksville property
Several barns caught fire in Hernando County – possibly on purpose, officials said.
Several barns caught fire in Hernando County – possibly on purpose, officials said.
Deputies: Hernando husband fatally shot his wife, waited for deputies on front porch
A Hernando County husband admitted to shooting and killing his wife after an argument, deputies said.
A Hernando County husband admitted to shooting and killing his wife after an argument, deputies said.
One arrested following domestic-related shooting in Webster
A shooting in Webster, Florida ended with one person arrested.
A shooting in Webster, Florida ended with one person arrested.
Hernando sheriff's office mourns sudden loss of sergeant
A sergeant with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office suddenly passed away Saturday, Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced.
A sergeant with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office suddenly passed away Saturday, Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced.
Untied shoe leads family to help child who showed kindness
A simple act of kindness at a McDonald’s in Spring Hill, Florida ignited a chain reaction of giving Friday night. A little boy wearing worn-out, taped-up shoes now has a brand new pair, and much more, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
A simple act of kindness at a McDonald’s in Spring Hill, Florida ignited a chain reaction of giving Friday night. A little boy wearing worn-out, taped-up shoes now has a brand new pair, and much more, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Crash kills racing pigeons being transported for training
A roll-over accident in Hernando County Thursday morning is costing several pigeon racers thousands of dollars and, in some cases, some of their most prized birds.
A roll-over accident in Hernando County Thursday morning is costing several pigeon racers thousands of dollars and, in some cases, some of their most prized birds.
Pigeon racers beef up security after nearly 300 birds stolen from Brooksville owner
Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies said they are searching for the thief or thieves who - over the course of one week - stole nearly 300 prized racing pigeons.
Hernando County Sheriff's Office deputies said they are searching for the thief or thieves who - over the course of one week - stole nearly 300 prized racing pigeons.
7 pups found in locked storage unit in 'decent' condition; officials still searching for owner
The seven dogs found in a locked storage unit in Brooksville appear to be OK, according to a county veterinarian. Investigators are still searching for their owner.
The seven dogs found in a locked storage unit in Brooksville appear to be OK, according to a county veterinarian. Investigators are still searching for their owner.
Deputies looking for owner of dogs found locked in stuffy Hernando storage unit
An anonymous call to Hernando County deputies led them to a storage unit full of dogs, and now investigators want to find the owner.
An anonymous call to Hernando County deputies led them to a storage unit full of dogs, and now investigators want to find the owner.
Hernando man charged for raping 10-year-old he lured through Snapchat
A man was arrested by Pasco County deputies for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl he lured over Snapchat.
A man was arrested by Pasco County deputies for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl he lured over Snapchat.
Family hopes for new leads 1 year after man killed in Spring Hill home invasion
It's been one year since deputies say 22-year-old Alek Smith was beaten, shot and killed during a home invasion in Spring Hill, but still no arrests have been made. His family held a picket-style vigil Sunday in hopes of generating new leads in the case.
It's been one year since deputies say 22-year-old Alek Smith was beaten, shot and killed during a home invasion in Spring Hill, but still no arrests have been made. His family held a picket-style vigil Sunday in hopes of generating new leads in the case.