‘Strange World’ dispute leads to heated school board meeting, calls for superintendent to resign
A heated Hernando County School Board meeting went well into the night Tuesday with more than 100 people signed up to give public comment. The large turnout comes after the district has faced different controversies, including a teacher who showed Disney movie featuring an openly gay character.
‘Strange World’ controversy: Petition calls for school board member to resign amid Disney movie dispute
The Hernando County School District changed the location of Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled school board meeting in anticipation of a large crowd. The board is expected to discuss the findings of an investigation into a Disney movie that was shown to fifth graders earlier this month.
Delivery driver's car carjacked with three-year-old inside
Breanne Lucey, 41, is facing kidnapping, robbery, and fleeing police charges after Sheriff Al Nienhuis says she threw a delivery driver down and stole her car with a three-year-old girl inside.
FHP: Teen killed in Brooksville crash
An 18-year-old male died in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in Brooksville.
Veterans, first responders bond over bowling while scoring big for Bay Area charities
A bowling league in Spring Hill is picking up a spare for Bay Area charities.
1 critically injured after argument leads to gunfire in Brooksville, deputies say
A Brooksville man is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he shot another man following a fight late Wednesday night.
Hernando County teacher under investigation after showing Disney movie in classroom
A Hernando County fifth-grade teacher is in hot water after she showed a Disney movie in her classroom.
Hernando teacher arrested after pushing colleague during heated argument, investigators say
A Hernando County High School teacher is facing felony battery charges after deputies say a heated argument with a fellow educator turned physical Friday morning.
1 taken to the hospital after Spring Hill home fire, crews say
One person was taken to the hospital after home fire in Spring Hill Wednesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
Hernando County to use A.I. to detect school shooting threats
The Hernando County School District plans to become the latest in the country to use artificial intelligence, or AI, technology to detect school shooting threats on campuses.
Nick and Aaron Carter’s mom arrested in Hernando County over remote control dispute: reports
The mother of singers Aaron and Nick Carter, who rose to fame with the Backstreet Boys, ended up in the Hernando County Jail after arguing with her husband over a television remote control, according to TMZ.
8-year-old boy with autism drowns after falling into horse trough in Hernando County
An 8-year-old boy died early Sunday morning after deputies said he fell into a horse trough in rural Hernando County and drowned. Monday, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said the boy had autism and was non-verbal.
Accused drunk driver arrested in Hernando County crash that left woman dead, troopers say
A driver was arrested for DUI manslaughter after his passenger was killed in a Hernando County crash early Sunday evening, according to troopers.
Four charged after 35 firearms stolen from Brooksville store
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced Monday the arrest of an adult and three juveniles related to the burglary of a gun store.
Woman shot, killed man in bed at Weeki Wachee home, deputies say
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she shot and killed a man while they were in bed at a home in Weeki Wachee.
Hernando County sheriff shows jail video of 'distressed' inmate prior to his death
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is releasing details about the death of an inmate nearly one year prior.
District letter: Hernando teacher removed from classroom after saying she ‘wanted to shoot some students’
A Hernando County teacher has been removed from classrooms while school district officials said they continue to investigate "concerning comments" she made.
Guns confiscated from home of Hernando teacher who said she ‘wanted to shoot some students’: HCSO report
A judge granted a risk protection order in the case of a Hernando County teacher who the school district said made "concerning" comments.
Hernando County parents want teacher fired over undisclosed ‘concerning comments’
A Hernando County middle school teacher is back in the classroom after an investigation into comments she made the district found "concerning."
Bold Notion Quilting owner finds passion in teaching others
Bold Notion Quilting owner Lauren Jackson feels most at home in front of a large quilting machine.