Hernando man reflects on wife, unborn baby and cousin lost in 9/11 attacks: ‘It feels like it was yesterday’
September 11, 2001, feels like yesterday for a Hernando County man who lost his wife, unborn child and cousin in the terrorist attacks.
Hernando County olive orchard providing visitors with a taste of Tuscany
Tucked away in Hernando County, visitors can find a true taste of Tuscany.
FHP: Pedestrian hit by truck on US-41 during fatal crash
A 32-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck in Hernando County on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Car thief arrested minutes after stealing running car from Hernando Beach convenience store
A man was arrested Friday morning after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said he stole a vehicle from a local convenience store.
Spring Hill man dies in crash after suffering medical emergency behind wheel: FHP
A Spring Hill man died in a crash Thursday afternoon after he experienced a medical emergency while pulling out of a private driveway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dade City man dies in crash after running stop sign near US 301: FHP
A Dade City driver was killed in a car crash Hernando County Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Missing Hernando couple found deceased in crashed car, deputies say
A couple that vanished from their Hernando County home on Tuesday afternoon were located Thursday morning deceased inside their vehicle off Powell Road in Brooksville.
Hurricane Idalia storm surge prevents firefighters from reaching burning home in Hernando Beach: HCFR
A Hernando Beach home authorities believe was vacant was deemed a total loss Wednesday morning after catching fire amidst Hurricane Idalia.
Florida flood hazards: From rattlesnakes to power lines
Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.
High-speed chase on I-75 ends with arrest in Hernando County, troopers say
A driver went 132-mph in a 70-mph zone while trying to flee a trooper on I-75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers discover driver attempting to smuggle 6 undocumented immigrants to Tampa
While conducting a traffic stop on I-75, troopers say they discovered a driver attempting to smuggle six undocumented immigrants.
Florida man accused of sexually battering young children may have victimized others: HCSO
A man known as ‘Radical Randy’ has been arrested after detectives say two different children said they were sexually battered by him.
Grenade removed from Hernando County home after nearby residents were evacuated: Deputies
Some residents in a Hernando County neighborhood were evacuated Friday afternoon after deputies said a grenade was found at a home.
Hernando County teacher arrested after 14-year-old victim received 'weird' messages, deputies say
Hernando County detectives discovered that a 14-year-old student was receiving inappropriate instant messages from their former teacher on Monday.
Florida man busted for burglarizing Brooksville bakery and blowing stolen bucks on alcohol, food: HCSO
Whether you see them as practical or a fashion faux pas, a pair of Crocs helped land a Florida man behind bars after deputies say he broke into Brooksville bakery and stole money for food and alcohol.
Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'
The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.
Hernando County man doesn't make it far on stolen vessel, deputies say
A man tried to steal what deputies describe as a dredging barge from Roger's Park in Spring Hill on Wednesday.
Jennifer Odom’s killer caught 30 years after she was kidnapped, murdered walking home from school bus: HCSO
The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime.
Man found laying in road with gunshot wound in south Brooksville, deputies say
A man was shot by an unknown suspect in south Brooksville early Tuesday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Lightning strike sparks Spring Hill house fire: HCFR
A couple that survived a house fire caused by a lightning strike in Hernando County Monday said they were saved by their snoke detectors, which went off in the middle of the night.