Digital home learning coming to an end in Hernando County
Digital home learning will come to an end on June 18, 2021, for students in Hernando County.
Hernando accident victim identified as 17-year-old CHS student
Friends, family members, and classmates are mourning a Hernando County teenager who died in a tragic accident just weeks before graduating. Valentina Tomashosky was electrocuted when she stepped on a live power line that had set her car ablaze.
Teen killed after stepping on downed power line while trying to escape burning car in Spring Hill
A 17-year-old girl was killed Sunday after being electrocuted while trying to escape a burning car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hernando County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Hernando County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Deputies: Man steals ambulance from Brooksville hospital, flees when it gets stuck in mud
Hernando County deputies arrested Trey Cornwell, 29, after they say he stole an ambulance from Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville.
Brooksville sports bar employee shoots, kills patron in parking lot, deputies say
One person is dead and another was injured during an early morning shooting outside Opinions Lounge in Brooksville, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
2 rescued mustangs are newest members of Hernando County Sheriff's Civilian Mounted Unit
Mustangs Quill and Gunner will do parades, community events and assist in search and rescues efforts as part of their duties with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Missing 18-year-old from Hernando County found safe in Alabama
Deputies say an 18-year-old with autism has been found safe in Alabama, almost 24 hours after he was reported missing from Hernando County.
Brooksville woman accused of luring New York teen she met in online chatroom
Deputies say a Brooksville woman is accused of lewd and lascivious battery on a 15-year-old boy who ran away from his home in New York and came to Florida after they met in an online chat room for depression.
Students in 2 Bay Area counties may have had identities stolen by hackers
An unknown number of Polk and Hernando County children have become the victims of cybercrime.
Graduation plans announced for Bay Area schools
Graduation for the class of 2020 was likely not the day they imagined. High school seniors in the Bay Area marked commencement online or attended very scaled back and socially distant celebrations.
Crews contain 'fast-moving' Spring Hill brush fire
Firefighters in Hernando County were able to keep a five-acre brush fire from damaging any buildings in the Spring Hill area Monday afternoon.
Will Bishop McLaughlin's basketball team make it from worst to first?
The Hurricanes have had a complete transformation, going from worst to first. From just two wins a year ago to 21 this season and a trip to the school's first Final 4, where the Hurricanes are set to play Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lakeland.
Brooksville kennel operator charged with animal cruelty after investigators find 11 dead puppies
The operator of a Brooksville kennel has been arrested for animal cruelty after investigators found 11 dead puppies on the property.
Pro eaters take on new 4-foot cheesesteak challenge at Spring Hill restaurant
Bite after meaty bite, a Spring Hill restaurant is getting some big attention from two popular professional eaters and their massive following. It's part of an effort to support small businesses.
Fire damages Spring Hill car wash
The Palm Island Car Wash located at 190 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill was damaged by fire early Sunday morning, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
Fire destroys motorhome after residents hear ‘explosion sound’ from driveway
A Weeki Wachee motorhome is a complete loss after it caught fire Friday night, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
McDonald’s drive-thru employee accused of stealing customer’s credit, debit card information
Hernando County deputies arrested Brittany Robinson, 27, after they say she stole credit and debit card information from customers while she was working the McDonald’s drive-thru along Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill.
Lawmaker proposes that voters should elect Hernando County superintendent
Right now in Hernando County, the superintendent of schools is appointed by the school board, but one lawmaker is proposing a change, saying voters should choose who runs schools.
Florida opens COVID-19 vaccine site at High Point community in Brooksville
Seniors lined up in a Brooksville community Wednesday morning as another state-supported COVID-19 vaccination site opened.