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BROOKSVILLE — Several people were arrested and large amounts of drugs and weapons were found after the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office raided a house in Brooksville on March 3. Sheriff Al Nienhuis said in a Facebook video posting that the HCSO’s Vice and Narcotics Unit had received information...

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper helped save a choking infant’s life after being flagged down by a driver in Brooksville at the end of his shift on Sunday, according to a news release. Trooper Billy Ortiz was ending his workday and arriving at his home...

A waitress who stole $15,000 from a diner in The Villages but failed to make restitution remains behind bars. Paula Jean Petras, 50, of Chiefland, was booked this past week without bond on a probation violation at the Sumter County Detention Center. Petras, who is also using the last name...

BROOKSVILLE — Cindy Gandy hasn’t always been that enthusiastic about being from Brooksville, she told a joint workshop of the City Council and Cemetery Board on Monday night, Feb. 27. That’s changed. “I’m very impressed on the new hires,” she said. “It’s really good to see them...

BROOKSVILLE — When looking for a main location for his independent horror film “The Clock,” Rick Danford’s top request was for the house to be unique. “I didn’t want plain white walls and boring rooms,” the New Port Richey writer, director and producer said. “I wanted the house to have character so that it could be a character in the story.” The movie is about a demonic clock purchased by a young couple at a church estate sale.

SPRING HILL – A man is in custody, charged with second-degree murder in the death of another man in a house in the Seven Hills area, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. On Sunday, March 26, at about 4:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to...

A 24-year-old confessed to murdering a man because he was "tired of dealing with" him, according to a release from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

BROOKSVILLE — If you’re planning on buying land and seeking a zoning change for housing in the city, well, you’ll have to be patient. The city’s rules for development are in flux now as officials voted 5-0 on March 20 to approve a moratorium to consider changes to the comprehensive plan and architectural standards.

Deputies are investigating a man's death after he was found with "obvious" signs of a struggle in a Spring Hill home.

BROOKSVILLE — David Hainley was trying to talk to the crowd at Brooksville Matters one Wednesday morning at The Bistro, but every few minutes he had to stop and wait for a large, noisy truck to pass by on U.S. 41 (North Broad Street) and South Main Street. The...

The City of Brooksville would like to recognize outstanding men and women who have made significant positive contributions to the history, culture and/or economy of our community. Each year the Brooksville City Council asks for nominations for this prestigious award. Do you know someone that should be recognized for their...

SPRING HILL, FLa.- Hernando Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in Spring Hill Monday morning. According to firefighters, the fire broke out at a home on Drayton Drive. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire that was in the kitchen. No injuries were reported.

The 2023 Citrus County Fair starts on Monday, March 27, officials with the fair announced. View the fair schedule here. Guests can enjoy agriculture exhibits, livestock shows, fine arts, rides, food, music and more. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office will also have a booth at the fair to provide information...

SPRING HILL – A brief drive through the Bridgewater Club Apartments finds a quiet, well-appointed cluster of apartment homes. At the main building, an employee who could not give her name said rents range from $1,100 to $1,900 per month, and government rental support is accepted. Still, the employee...

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation on Sunday night, according to reports.

Home goods retailer Tuesday Morning is closing stores across the nation — including several in Tampa Bay and one in Spring Hill. The Spring Hill store is in the Nature Coast Commons, 1377 Wendy Court. The Texas-based chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February and seeks to restructure...

SPRING HILL — Marty Martino said he knows what he’s going to do if construction starts on the parcel next to his subdivision off U.S. 19. “If they crack ground, I’m putting a sign on my property saying, ‘Bye-bye,’” he said. Bob Schneider, a...

The median price of an existing home rose more than 1 percent this year according to figures released by the Hernando County Association of REALTORS® and as the prices of existing townhouses and condominiums also jumped in February 2023. Still the news contained in the figures compiled by the group was not all positive.

A 63-year-old Pasco County real estate executive has been sentenced to two years in prison for money laundering. Frank Sebastian Visicaro, who pleaded guilty in late 2021, must also pay $1.09 million in restitution. According to the plea agreement, between March 2009 and December 2013 Visicaro helped "perpetuate an international...

Students at Nature Coast Technical High School got a brief break from classes, but it came with a strong lesson on avoiding danger. Multiple agencies came together to perform Prom Promise, an effort to show high schoolers the dangers of drinking and driving on prom night. The old films don’t...