Child burglars vandalized, damaged property at Spring Hill school, deputies say

An 8-year-old and 9-year-old could face charges after causing damage inside a Hernando County elementary school and writing "vulgarities" on whiteboards, deputies said.

Victim says driver rammed her car for being slow at toll booth

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who allegedly used his car as a battering ram against another vehicle in Spring Hill.

Man arrested in fatal Spring Hill shooting faces judge

A Pasco County man accused of murder will remain in jail after a judge denied him bond on Sunday. 

50 students face vaping violations this year in Hernando County

Vaping is becoming such a problem among teens that schools are developing public service announcements and meetings for parents to learn about the risks.

Deputies searching for possible gun at Springstead High

Students and staff at Springstead High School are being asked to shelter in place because of an off-campus incident, deputies say.

Hernando High School student hit, killed Friday morning

A Hernando High School student was killed Friday morning when he was hit by a van during his walk to school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Risk protection order allows sheriff to take assault rifles from man who made threats

Hernando County deputies arrested a Weeki Wachee man accused of - among other things - violating a risk protection order, a new tool law enforcement has to prevent someone from owning guns for a year if that person is found to pose a threat to themselves or others.

Hernando sheriff: School bathroom gun sale gone wrong prompted lock-downs

Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced the arrests of five Hernando High School students Friday following a botched plot to sell the gun at school.

Two people shot at Brooksville park

A man and woman were shot early Monday morning at a Brooksville park, deputies said.

Deputies investigating possible murder-suicide in Weeki Wachee

Deputies in Hernando County are investigating a murder-suicide they believe may be a result of domestic violence.

Deputies arrest attempted murder suspect in Marion County

Hernando County deputies said an attempted murder suspect has been taken into custody in Marion County.

Hernando deputies: Neighbor admitted to shooting at kids riding ATV

They were out for some summer fun, riding an ATV near their home, but three teens in Brooksville found themselves hightailing it home after a neighbor started firing shots.