HERNANDO COUNTY NEWS

FDOT will be conducting road repairs across the Bay area, resulting in lane closures, starting Sunday, December 9 through Saturday, December 15. (file photo)

County-By-County Road Closures Starting Sunday Due to FDOT Repairs

Tampa

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Deputies: Man Shot During Drug Deal at Circle K; Suspect at Large

Hernando County

Power outages are common during storms. (File photo)

Bay-Area Power Outage Maps

Tampa

A tractor-trailer blocks State Road 528 in Orange County, near the Brevard County line, on Friday morning, hours after it overturned and spilled its contents across the highway. (Sky 13)

Semi Overturns, Spills Load and Catches Fire, Closing SR 528

Orange County

Investigators are going through the crash scene where a law enforcement pursuit ended in the death of a murder suspect, according to officials. (Sky 13)

Murder Suspect Dead After Pursuit; Has Been ID'd

Sumter County

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Case of Hepatitis-A Identified in Hernando Co. Food Service Worker

Hernando County

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible shooting near the Circle K gas station located at 14195 Elgin Boulevard. (Bryan Farrow)

Deputies Investigating Possible Shooting near Circle K in Spring Hill

Hernando County

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Former Security Guard Gets Life For 2014 Killings at Assisted Living Facility

Hernando County

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Deputies: Man Tried to Shoplift From Kohl's After Job Interview

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The project will take place from December 11 to January 28. (Photo from Hernando County)

Bridge Work to Limit Section of Shoal Line Blvd in Brooksville

Hernando County

Structure on the Sand Hill Scout Reservation badly damaged by fire, Wednesday, December 5, 2018. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando Scout Reservation Building Damaged by Fire

Hernando County

The officers who work in the building have been relocated to nearby stations for the time being. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando Fire Station Closed Temporarily Over Mold Concerns

Hernando County

The crash involving Andy Biggart happened Friday night in Hernando Beach. A group of fishermen came to his rescue. (Photo provided to Spectrum Bay News 9)

Family of Man Rescued by Fishermen: We'll Never Be Able to Repay Debt

Hernando County

Eric Parisi, 17, died in a motorcycle crash in Spring Hill on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. (Courtesy of Natalia Parisi)

Spring Hill School Mourns Loss of Student in Motorcycle Crash

Hernando County

Plants and bushes covered in a Hernando County neighborhood ahead of chilly temperatures moving in Tuesday night. (Laurie Davison/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando Co. Residents Brace For Freezing Temperatures

Hernando County

No one was home at this house on Irondale Avenue Tuesday morning when a car crashed into the structure. The current residents were in the process of moving out. (Sarah Blazonis/Spectrum Bay News 9)

FHP: Medical Emergency Led to Spring Hill Car-Into-House Crash

Hernando County

The renovations at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park are expected to be completed by March 15. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Undergoes Renovations

Hernando County

An extension now connects the Good Neighbor Trail, starting at the historic train depot in Brooksville to the Withlacoochee State Trail. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Brooksville Extension Links Area Bike Trails

Hernando County

Air Force veteran Thomas Alajko is one of the participants in the Serenity Saviors program at Serenity Stables in Spring Hill. (Sarah Blazonis/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Serenity Stables Saving Horses and Humans: 'We Save Two'

Hernando County

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Hernando Schools Come Together to Support Hurricane Victims

Hernando County

Charlene Francisco turning a cup-stacking event into a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, all in memory of her brother, David. (Kim Leoffler, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Woman Uses Cup-Stacking With Kids to Honor Late Brother

Hernando County

A resident wants to install a dock on her gulf front property, but the Port Authority is concerned about boater safety in the channel. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Commissioners Approve Boat Dock off Hernando Beach

Hernando County

Bishop McLaughlin's Jennifer Mitchell is cramming a lot into her senior year.

Bishop McLaughlin's Mitchell Gives New Meaning to Multitasker

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Kayakers on the Weeki Wachee River in Weeki Wachee State Park

Weeki Wachee State Park Cutting Back On Kayakers Per Day

Hernando County

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87-Year-Old Man Killed in Hernando County Crash

Hernando County

Teen volunteers with the SCUBAnauts program check on reef balls off the Hernando County coast. (Courtesy of SCUBAnauts)

Scubanauts Volunteers Monitor Reef Balls off Hernando Coast

Hernando County

Three dogs were rescued early Sunday from a fire at a mobile home on Benes Roush Road in Brooksville. (Courtesy of Hernando County Fire Rescue)

Three Dogs Rescued from Mobile Home Fire in Brooksville

Hernando County

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Early Voting Kicks Off in Pasco, Hernando and Manatee

Pasco County

New kayak launch area in Hernando County. (Courtesy of Keith Kolasa)

New Kayak Launch Opens at Linda Pedersen Park

Hernando County

For Rita King, becoming a Weeki Wachee mermaid was a dream come true.

Former Weeki Wachee Mermaid Hopes to Educate About Springs

Hernando County

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Mother in Infant Car Death Pleads Not Guilty

Hernando County

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Spring Hill Mother Charged in Infant Hot Car Death

Hernando County

The Florida Cracker Kitchen in Brooksville, Florida is collecting items to help those affected by Hurricane Michael. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Brooksville Restaurant Collecting Items for Hurricane Michael Victims

Hernando County

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Motorcycle crash in Brooksville leaves one dead, one critically injured

Hernando County

Cameron Meredith, 19, was killed in a crash Friday night in Spring Hill. (Courtesy of Mary Frederick)

19-Year-Old Passenger Killed in US 19 Collision in Spring Hill

Hernando County

Deputies said the suspicious vehicle turned out to be "a citizen expressing his First Amendment right." (Courtesy of Hernando County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies: "Suspicious Vehicle" in Brooksville Not Dangerous

Hernando County

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Conditions returning to normal along Nature Coast after storm

Hernando County

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MICHAEL: Where to Find Sandbags in the Tampa Area

Tampa

Power outages are common during storms. (File photo)

MICHAEL: Bay-Area Power Outage Maps

Tampa

Mason Johnson, 12, spends his weekends cleaning up county parks and rivers. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Boy, 12, spends weekends cleaning up Hernando County parks

Hernando County

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New Hernando Co. academy helps parents with children's education

Hernando County

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Flames gut Hernando Beach home

Hernando County

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10 counts of attempted murder charges after man sets ex-girlfriend's home on fire

Hernando County

11-year-old Alyssa Sloan has been barrel racing since she was eight and is set to take on the adults in competition next month. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Young barrel racer in Hernando County joins big leagues next month

Hernando County

R.U.F.F. Rescue, an animal rescue in Hernando County, will be heading up to the Carolinas Wednesday to bring pet supplies for rescued pets after Hurricane Florence. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Hernando County animal rescue group heading to Carolinas with pet supplies

Hernando County

Dr. Robert Judson died Monday at 77.

Pasco-Hernando State College mourns former president Robert Judson

Pasco County

Access to the Bayport-Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail is about to improve.

New and improved kayak launch coming to Linda Pedersen Park

Hernando County

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Man charged in shooting death of nephew in Spring Hill

Hernando County

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School pick-up a bit more fun for one Brooksville mom and son

Hernando County

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Man dead after shooting in Spring Hill

Hernando County

Drone pilot and instructor at Pasco-Hernando State College

Drone operation degree now available at Pasco-Hernando State College

Hernando County

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is looking to start a Weeki Wachee River Crime Watch group after hearing concerns from residents in the area. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Sheriff's Office to form crime watch group for Weeki Wachee River

Hernando County

Mental Health Counselor Melissa Dardiz works with families on a weekly basis. She said it's normal for many new parents to feel overwhelmed. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Counselor: Many new parents struggle with added stress

Hernando County

Hernando County students are in the process of selecting their next student representative on the school board. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Hernando students to vote on next student School Board representative

Hernando County

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Flood warnings extended for the Withlacoochee River

Hernando County

Ruben LeBron, 87, of Hernando County, plays softball every week. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Hernando County man, 87, plays softball to stay healthy

Hernando County

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Officials: Second hand meth smoke sickened deputies

Hernando County

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Deputies exposed to unknown substance in Spring Hill home

Hernando County

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Hernando deputy shoots, kills dog that attacked fellow deputy

Hernando County

Kay Hatch defeated incumbent Mark Johnson by over 3,000 votes Tuesday night.

Newcomer topples incumbent Johnson for Hernando school board

Hernando County

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LOCAL RACES: County Commission races in the Bay area

Tampa

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of I-75 after a Hyundai Sonata drove through standing water, spun out, and caused a chain of crashes. (FHP)

FHP: Vehicle causes chain of crashes on I-75 after spinning out

Hernando County

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12-year-old arrested in connection to seven vehicle burglaries; stolen gun

Hernando County

Spring Hill Elementary Principal Michael Maine has come up with a unique way to make himself more approachable to students. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Spring Hill Elementary principal shows fun side by riding around on scooter

Hernando County

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FWC: Homeless woman attacked by gator while swimming in Lake Hernando

Hernando County

Campaign signs for Hernando District Four candidates Natalie Kahler and Jeff Holcomb.

Familiar figures face off for Hernando commission seat

Hernando County

According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, emergency personnel responded to a home in the 12000 block of Elgin Boulevard. (Trevor Pettiford, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando deputies: Baby dies after being left in hot car

Hernando County

All public school students in Hernando County will have access to free meals like this one thanks to a new program starting this school year. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

New Hernando program offers free meals to all public school students

Hernando County

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Brooksville woman. 35. struck and killed by car in Spring Hill

Hernando County

Computers to be donated to the Hernando County School District

Hernando Co. church donates 50 computers to school district

Hernando County

Only eight of the current teachers at Moton Elementary School are back from last year. In April, all of the teachers were let go. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Hernando elementary school undergoes drastic changes to boost rating

Hernando County

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Hernando sheriff warns drivers to use caution during first few weeks of school

Hernando County

The Hernando County Department of Public Works has closed a portion of WPA Road due to flooding.

Flooding closes a portion of WPA Road in Brooksville

Hernando County

The incident happened on McKethan Road, south of Cortez Boulevard. (Hernando County Sheriff's Office Facebook page)

Hernando County deputy dragged from traffic stop; suspect charged

Hernando County

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office responded just before 9 a.m. to the 5100 block of Alliance Avenue in Spring Hill.

Deputies investigate Spring Hill shooting; victim hospitalized

Hernando County

You can help improve rainfall accuracy by becoming an observer with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS, program. (PHOTO: CoCoRaHS)

Weather Blog: How to help report rainfall totals in the Tampa Bay area

Tampa

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by two cars on State Road 50. (Spectrum News Image)

Pedestrian killed on State Road 50

Hernando County

Hernando school officials practice using materials on hand in classrooms to properly barricade doors during an active shooter situation, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. (Sarah Blazonis, staff)

Hernando school administrators take part in active shooter training

Hernando County

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Staff at Hernando schools to participate in active shooter training

Hernando County

Some books suffered water damage at the Main Brooksville library over the weekend due to the holes cut left in the roof after a suspected break-in. (Kim Leoffler, staff)

Brooksville library damaged by break-in, weekend weather

Hernando County

A Hernando County deputy was unhurt after swerving to avoid a deer and crashing in a canal in Hernando Beach. (Hernando County Sheriff's Office)

Deputy swerves around deer in road, ends up in canal

Hernando County

The break in occurred Saturday night and caused extensive damage to the library's ceiling. (Hernando County Government)

Brooksville Library closed after break in

Hernando County

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Brooksville woman dies during scalloping trip

Citrus County

The Little Lady Cafe re-opens its doors Monday (Kim Leoffler, Spectrum News Staff)

The Little Lady Cafe celebrates its reopening

Hernando County

Operation Backpack event helps families in need get school supplies. (Tim Wronka, staff)

'Operation Backpack' helps kids in need

Hernando County

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Qualified Hernando utilities customers could get rebate

Hernando County

The observation deck is a popular spot for holding weddings and watching sunsets. (Hernando County Office of Public Information)

Pine Island observation deck open to public after Hermine damage

Hernando County

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Ever dream of becoming a pilot? Now might be a good time

Hernando County

The girls on the team are between the ages of 11 to 13 and many of them have been playing softball since they were four or five years old.

Hernando youth softball team prepares for World Series

Hernando County

Over 300 hundred blister packs, which at one time contained over 10,000 tablets of various medications taken from the Spring Hill Health and Rehab Facility, were found in Ashley Taylor's home Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Hernando County Sheriff's Office)

Hernando nurse arrested, charged with stealing drugs from rehab facility

Hernando County

Ring found in the Weeki Wachee River

Hernando woman seeking owner of wedding ring found in Weeki Wachee River

Hernando County

Following the shooting Richard Webb was rushed to the hospital. He is now home recovering. (Photo courtesy of Corinne Webb)

Wife of triple shooting victim speaks out

Hernando County

Authorities in Hernando County are investigating shootings that have left two people dead. (Laurie Davison, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hernando deputies investigate multiple shootings; 2 dead, including alleged shooter

Hernando County

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Body of missing diver, 20, recovered at Eagle's Nest

Hernando County

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Hernando deputies searching for missing Eagles Nest diver

Hernando County

These nurses say the issue right now is keeping other nurses at Oak Hill, they say many are lured by better wages and benefits elsewhere.

Nurses protest for better pay and staffing

Hernando County

Parents, children and community members gathered to raise awareness of the importance of ABA therapy. (Jorja Roman, Staff)

Parents rally to raise awareness of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy

Hernando County

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Traffic Inbox: Resident wants change at dangerous Brooksville intersection

Hernando County

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Two arrested in Hernando narcotics sting

Tampa

Sign asking scallopers to not dump shells in Florida waterways

Scallop Season: Dumping shells in rivers harmful? Opinions differ

Citrus County

LATEST BAY AREA NEWS

FWC personnel helping in the release of a manatee into the warm waters near TECO's Big Bend power station in Apollo Beach, Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The manatee had spent the last three months rehabilitating from red tide-related symptoms. (Josh Rojas/Spectrum Bay News 9)

3 Rehabbed Red Tide Manatees Released in Apollo Beach

Hillsborough County

This piece by famed French jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger is among the many on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg through March 31, 2019. (Kim Leoffler/Spectrum Bay News 9)

On the Town: Designer Jewelry Sparkles at MFA St. Pete

Pinellas County

During a red-carpet celebration in Palm Coast for the new movie, "Bernie the Dolphin," actor Kevin Sorbo said people ask him all the time to make more family-friendly movies. (Spectrum News)

On The Town: 5 Things to Know About New Movie "Bernie the Dolphin"

Florida

Residents of the New Horizons Assisted Share Home in Winter Haven got a nice treat Tuesday. Members of the Faith Extreme youth group came over to sing Christmas carols and give them teddy bears. (Rick Elmhorst/Spectrum Bay News 9)

Youth Group Surprises Residents at Assisted Living Facility With Carols

Polk County