Florida man calls 911 to have meth tested for authenticity, deputies say
A Spring Hill man is accused of calling 911 to have the methamphetamine he recently purchased from a man he met at an area bar tested because he believed it was really bath salts.
Drones help deputies fight crime in Hernando County
Law enforcement agencies, including the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, are turning to drones to help fight crime.
Family-owned Brooksville winery combines Florida flavors with a Sicilian blend
The Sparacia Witherell Family Winery and Vineyards in Brooksville is a family-owned winery that sits at one of Florida’s highest elevations and grows grapes and other fruits all year long.
Teen’s ‘out of control’ campfire under investigation after burning 5 acres, threatening apartments, car dealer
A 16-year-old who started a campfire in the woods on Saturday sparked a brush fire that consumed approximately 5 acres and endangered an automotive dealership on Cortez Blvd, as well as several structures before being brought under control, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
Bay Area firefighters head north to help battle Panhandle fires
Crews from Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services are heading up to the Florida Panhandle to help fight a 1,400-acre brush fire that damaged two homes and forced the evacuation of more than 600 homes.
FWC asks for horseshoe crab sighting reports
The beginning of March marks a critical time for one of the Bay Area's most important marine species. It's horseshoe crab mating season and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking anyone who sees them to file a report online.
FHP: 1 dead, 2 seriously injured in U.S. 19 crash
A 67-year-old Weeki Wachee woman was killed Friday evening in a vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Hernando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Former Brooksville mayor sentenced to 15 years for child pornography
Federal agents discovered hundreds of images and dozens of videos of child pornography on Hohn's external hard drive, and said all of the images and videos appeared to have been secretly taken in his home. Investigators said the children were unaware that the 66-year-old was recording them while they were getting out of the shower, dressing and undressing.
Who killed Jennifer Odom? Detectives still searching for answers 29 years later
Jennifer Odom, 12, disappeared from her school bus stop in rural Pasco County 29 years ago on Feb. 19 and detectives are still searching for her killer.
Deputies investigating shooting at Spring Hill bar
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot outside the Mermaids Lounge located at 4564 Commercial Way in Spring Hill early Saturday morning, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Hernando County deputies safely locate missing 10-year-old
A 10-year-old girl from Hernando County who was reported missing has been safely located. No additional details were provided.
Hernando County man found in Tallahassee following Silver Alert
Deputies in Leon County have safely located a Hernando County man who was reported missing on Saturday. Law enforcement reunited him with his Hernando County family. No additional details were provided.
Brooksville Army vet develops app to create customized care packages for deployed service members
When Brooksville resident Brandon Dutkiewicz was deployed in the Middle East, he realized there was a problem that needed to be solved stateside.
Hernando County couple funneled $1.5 million from Humane Society, sheriff says
A married couple was arrested and accused of stealing $1.5 million intended for the Humane Society of the Nature Coast, but, according to the sheriff, the non-profit may not be the wife's first victim.
Hernando County deputies investigate deadly shooting in east Brooksville
Hernando County deputies say when they arrived at the scene, they a man with a gun, and another adult with a gunshot wound in the Brooksville yard.
Hernando County K-9 tracks teen burglary suspect to his bedroom window, deputies say
A young burglary suspect was found in his Spring Hill bedroom less than a mile away from the scene of the crime, deputies said. The quick arrest was all due to one K-9's nose.
Student expected to recover despite 10-minute choking incident at Hernando school
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says it took several adults 10 minutes of performing the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a grape from a choking student's airway Friday morning.
Vigil held for mother of 3, baby killed in wrong-way crash on US 19
Loved ones of 35-year-old Amber West and her 6-month-old son, Kody came together Sunday to remember the victims of a wrong-way driver who crashed into them on U.S. 19 in Spring Hill Monday.
Hernando deputies search for person who cinched zip-tie around dog's neck
Disturbing photos show the moments before and after Hernando County Animal Services removed a large white zip tie found tightly fastened around a dog's neck. Animal services found him after multiple Brooksville residents called to report what they saw.
Community rallies around Brooksville school's campus beautification program
A Brooksville school has created a program to help students and parents take pride in their school by beautifying the campus. The Grow the Grove project is what's right with Tampa Bay.