Recycling Center at the Hernando County landfill deemed total loss following fire
Fire crews worked for hours to put out a two-alarm fire at the Recycling Center at the Hernando County landfill off Suncoast Parkway early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported, but the building has been deemed a total loss.
Authorities investigating fire at Hernando County landfill
On Saturday morning, Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the recycling center of the Hernando County landfill located at 14450 Landfill Rd, Brooksville.
Kayaker airlifted to hospital after nearly drowning at Byster Lake
On Sunday morning, Hernando County Fire Rescue saved a kayaker from drowning at Byster Lake.
HCSO: Florida man passed out behind wheel tells deputies he smoked Oxycodone for ankle pain
A convicted felon found passed out in a car with illegal drugs and a rifle has been arrested in Hernando County.
Burn victim flown to the hospital after fire sparks inside Spring Hill home
One person was flown to the hospital after a fire sparked inside a Spring Hill home Wednesday afternoon, fire crews said.
Florida state trooper saves 8-month-old baby from nearly choking
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is being hailed a hero for saving the life of an eight-month-old baby in Brooksville.
FHP: Trooper helps save baby choking on plastic wrapper
An 8-month-old baby is recovering after nearly choking thanks to the quick thinking of a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol.
58-year-old Brooksville man killed in car crash near SR-50
On Saturday, a Brooksville man was killed in a car crash in Hernando County.
Woman arrested after falling asleep in car with gun in lap, meth in backpack
A woman is facing drug charges after deputies say she fell asleep in her car at a gas pump in Brooksville with a firearm in her lap.
Veteran honored for finding missing Brooksville toddler lost in woods
The marine veteran who found missing toddler Joshua "JJ" Rowland a couple of weeks ago is being honored for his heroic deed.
Hernando sheriff: It's unknown why Brooksville veteran randomly shot at neighbors in February
The sheriff of Hernando County said the community may never know why a military veteran barricaded himself inside a Brooksville home in February after shooting two people and setting a barn on fire. A SWAT team killed him that evening and one of his victims passed away two days later.
'It's a miracle': Toddler recovering after wandering from Brooksville home, spending 24 hours outside
A toddler who wandered away from his Brooksville home on Thursday has been safely located approximately 24 hours after he disappeared.
Ground search paused until morning for 2-year-old Brooksville boy who wandered away from home
The ground search has been suspended after nightfall for a Brooksville 2-year-old who went missing Thursday morning, but Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said deputies would continue searching from the air using infrared cameras.
Florida alligator trappers receive first stipend increase in nearly 20 years in hopes of alleviating shortage
Florida alligator trappers say they’re being driven out of business by shrinking markets and rising costs.
Jennifer Odom’s family still seeking answers 30 years after she was kidnapped and killed
Sunday marked exactly 30 years since 12-year-old Jennifer Odom disappeared from her school bus stop in rural Pasco County. Her body was discovered days later in an abandoned orange grove in Hernando County, but her killer has yet to be caught.
Sheriff: Brooksville man at center of Friday night shooting, fire, killed by SWAT
A Brooksville man who was suspected of shooting two people Friday evening was killed when he engaged with SWAT officers, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Hernando sheriff: Barricaded suspect shot by deputies, 2 injured after Brooksville shooting and barn fire
The suspect who barricaded himself inside a Brooksville home after a shooting and barn fire has been shot by Hernando County deputies, the sheriff said.
Woman in custody following fatal stabbing in Spring Hill, deputies say
One person is dead and another is in custody following a stabbing outside a Hernando County home improvement store.
Victim, suspect recovering after deputies 'in a no-win situation' open fire
Sheriff Al Nienhuis said deputies were "put in a no-win situation, as they often are" when they fired shots at a suspect who was entangled with a victim during a domestic violence call. Both were hit by bullets, but both are expected to recover.
Hernando County deputies searching for gas station robbery suspects
Two suspects fled after robbing a Chevron in eastern Hernando County, deputies said.