Hernando County man arrested after punching four random people, deputies say
A banking customer, a man sitting in his driveway, a gas station employee and a customer were all punched by a man they've never met before, according to Hernando County deputies.
Hernando County deputies make latest fentanyl bust as law enforcement agencies work to keep it off the streets
On Monday, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested a man they believe sold fentanyl in the Highland Community. Detectives said the fentanyl they’re finding comes mainly in powder form and also as pills.
Hernando deputies: Suspect 'displeased with quality of' marijuana shoots victim's car in retaliation
A Hernando County man was arrested after he admitted to shooting at a vehicle to "scare" the victim inside, deputies said, adding that the suspect was upset at the quality of marijuana the victim sold to him earlier that day.
Hernando County man arrested after setting patrol vehicle on fire, officials say
When a Hernando County man left a bar, he walked past a sheriff's office patrol vehicle and "decided he'd like to set it on fire," according to deputies.
Florida man arrested with meth pipe after climbing tree in attempt to escape law enforcement
A Hernando County man wasn’t able to outsmart deputies by climbing a tree following a bicycle chase.
3 family members dead in double-murder suicide after dispute over eviction, Hernando sheriff says
Deputies in Hernando County are still trying to piece together how a family dispute over an eviction led to a double-murder suicide in the Wellington subdivision of Spring Hill.
FHP: 1 pedestrian killed, 1 injured by teen driver in Hernando County
A Weeki Wachee man is dead and a Sarasota woman is hospitalized following a crash early Saturday morning in Hernando County.
Hernando investigators identify suspect shot, killed by deputies as they served felony warrants
Authorities in Hernando County have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by deputies Saturday in Spring Hill as they attempted to serve him with felony warrants.
Hernando deputy shoots, kills man while serving felony warrant
A man with a felony warrant for his arrest is dead and a Hernando County deputy is on paid administrative leave after shots were fired early Saturday morning in Spring Hill.
More than 220,000 Floridians cast their ballots since early voting began
Pasco and Hernando counties are the latest counties in the Tampa Bay area to open polling locations for in-person early voters after 37 counties started on Monday.
Former Hernando County deputy arrested for sexual battery on victim while on duty, sheriff’s office says
According to investigators, the former deputy, 30-year-old Zachary Carter, was in uniform and on duty during two different occasions earlier this year. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said Carter indicated that the victim would face arrest for failing to comply.
Spring Hill murder of 22-year-old Alek Smith remains unsolved four years later
Four years ago, a Spring Hill man was murdered during a home invasion – and detectives have not identified a killer.
Gary Sinise Foundation builds new home in Brooksville for wounded veteran
A wounded Bay Area veteran is about to become a new homeowner courtesy of the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Coors Light cans spill onto I-75 in Brooksville after crash involving 5 semis, 1 pickup truck
Dozens of boxes and cans of Coors Light scattered across I-75 lanes in Brooksville after several semi-trucks were involved in a crash.
FHP: Port Richey man killed after car crashes into house, bursts into flames
A 57-year-old Port Richey man was killed Wednesday morning after losing control of his car and crashing into a home in Brooksville, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Brooksville shooting victim dies, suspect charged with second-degree murder
A 28-year-old man is dead, and a 22-year-old has been charged with his murder after a shooting at the 7-Eleven on South Broad Street in Brooksville early Labor Day morning.
Woman's body found at Anderson Snow Sports Complex in Hernando County
Deputies with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a woman's body was found near the roadway at Anderson Snow Sports Complex.
Smoke detectors alerted sleeping couple who escape fire at Brooksville home, officials say
A Brooksville man heard his smoke detector alarm in the middle of the night, allowing him and his wife to escape a house fire without any injuries, firefighters said.
Argument leads to shooting near Brooksville gas station, deputies say
One man is in custody and another is in the hospital after an overnight shooting in Brooksville.
Alligator hogtied after wandering into Wendy's parking lot
An alligator was trapped after wandering into the parking lot of a Hernando County Wendy's restaurant Wednesday.