Florida man accused of DUI falls asleep in Taco Bell drive-thru before waking up and hitting parked car: HCSO

A Hernando County man has been arrested after deputies say they believe he was under the influence of a controlled substance when he fell asleep in the drive-thru of a Taco Bell and then crashed into a parked car when he woke up. 

Spring Hill man threatens ex-wife with power drill and shoots at her, arrest made: HCSO

A Spring Hill man has been charged with attempted murder after the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says he threatened his ex-wife with a power drill before he fired a gun in her direction.

Family of Hernando County man killed in deputy-involved shooting pleading for answers

The family of a Hernando County man killed in a deputy-involved shooting gathered with community members in Brooksville on Thursday to urge investigators to look further into the incident. 

Fight at Webster party leads to shooting that hospitalizes 1 person: HCSO

A fight at a party in Webster led to a shooting early Sunday morning that sent one person to the hospital, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Missing Hernando County teen found after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a teen from Hernando County after the teen was found safe.

Arrest made after shooting that shattered Spring Hill bar window: HCSO

An arrest has been made after a man allegedly shot at a Spring Hill bar, shattering a window, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Florida teen threatens to ‘air out’ Brooksville supermarket before shooting at employee after argument: HCSO

A Florida teen accused of threatening a supermarket employee in Brooksville last week was arrested several days after deputies said he chased the victim as she drove away and shot at her car following an argument. 

Man killed after SUV turns in front of motorcycle on U.S. 19: FHP

A 20-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Hernando County on Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Hernando County considers establishing DOGE modeled after federal, state initiatives

Leaders in Hernando County are looking to follow steps taken by the Trump Administration and Gov. Ron DeSantis by establishing a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the local level.

Missing Hernando County teen found safe

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a missing teenage boy has been found and is safe.

Florida man arrested after topping 130 mph on Suncoast Parkway: HCSO

A man faces criminal charges after deputies clocked him driving 132 mph on the Suncoast Parkway, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Brooksville mobile home fire leaves 1 dead: Officials

A death investigation is underway in Hernando County after a fire sparked inside a mobile home, first responders said. 

Hernando County drug bust: More than 1K grams of drugs seized, 4 arrested

Four people were arrested after a massive drug bust at an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.