50 students face vaping violations this year in Hernando County
Vaping is becoming such a problem among teens that schools are developing public service announcements and meetings for parents to learn about the risks.
Deputies searching for possible gun at Springstead High
Students and staff at Springstead High School are being asked to shelter in place because of an off-campus incident, deputies say.
Hernando High School student hit, killed Friday morning
A Hernando High School student was killed Friday morning when he was hit by a van during his walk to school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputy, driver take cover when someone fires shots from passing car
Deputies are looking for a drive-by shooter who fired near a deputy who was conducting a traffic stop.
Risk protection order allows sheriff to take assault rifles from man who made threats
Hernando County deputies arrested a Weeki Wachee man accused of - among other things - violating a risk protection order, a new tool law enforcement has to prevent someone from owning guns for a year if that person is found to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Hernando sheriff: School bathroom gun sale gone wrong prompted lock-downs
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis announced the arrests of five Hernando High School students Friday following a botched plot to sell the gun at school.
Parents 'over it' after student brings gun to school, triggering lockdown
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrested four people Thursday after a student brought a gun to Hernando High School.
Two people shot at Brooksville park
A man and woman were shot early Monday morning at a Brooksville park, deputies said.
Deputies investigating possible murder-suicide in Weeki Wachee
Deputies in Hernando County are investigating a murder-suicide they believe may be a result of domestic violence.
Deputies arrest attempted murder suspect in Marion County
Hernando County deputies said an attempted murder suspect has been taken into custody in Marion County.
Tips needed in disappearance of Brooksville attempted murder victim
Investigators are growing more concerned for the safety of a woman who went missing in February.
Hernando Co. school board discusses cost-saving measures, including 4-day schedule
A four-day school week could be in Hernando County students' future.
Exotic animals stolen from Hernando County sanctuary
Several exotic animals have gone missing from a zoo attraction in Hernando County.
Study: Hernando Co. beaches lead state in percentage of potentially dangerous swimming days
A new report released Tuesday found Hernando County leading the state in a top-10 list that may cause swimmers to think twice before jumping in at the beach.
Hernando deputies: Neighbor admitted to shooting at kids riding ATV
They were out for some summer fun, riding an ATV near their home, but three teens in Brooksville found themselves hightailing it home after a neighbor started firing shots.
Woman found dead after telling cab driver to call police if she didn't come to the door
Hernando County deputies say a man kidnapped his girlfriend, 53-year-old Viviana Sanchez, and then took her life.
Florida man arrested after Pasco deputies find heroin in his rectum, they say
A Hernando County man was arrested after deputies said he was hiding a container of heroin in his rectum.
Florida woman points shotgun at swimming kids because they were too loud, deputies say
A Hernando County woman was arrested after waving a shotgun at kids, deputies said.
Man drowns trying to save dog who jumped off airboat, deputies say
Deputies in Hernando County are investigating after they said a man drowned while trying to rescue his dog.
Deputies: Watch for rocks being thrown from Cortez Boulevard overpass in Hernando County
Drivers in Hernando County are being warned to be extra cautious. Early Tuesday morning, deputies say a group of people were spotted on a bridge, tossing rocks onto cars below. At least one vehicle was hit.