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Oxygen Network to Air Episode on Solving a 2012 Case of a Murdered Florida Girl

Citrus, FL – The 2012 murder case of 18-year-old DeAnna Lee Stires, initially reported missing by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, came to a resolution involving the efforts of three Sheriff’s Offices.…

Police Blotter·Business News

Missing Kayaker Found Safe in Weeki Wachee Thanks to Coordinated Rescue Effort

WEEKI WACHEE, FL – A missing kayaker was safely located and reunited with his family on Wednesday evening, thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office…

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Vehicle Fire Claims Life in Brooksville

Brooksville, FL – A death investigation is underway following a vehicle fire in Hernando County. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the investigation after a vehicle fire on Hancock Lake Road near…

Community News·Florida News

Man Brings Mortar Rounds to Florida Sheriff’s Office Prompting Shutdown

The Hernando County Sheriff’s administrative offices at 18900 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville are temporarily closed following an incident in the front parking lot. A citizen brought two mortar rounds to the Hernando…

In the News

Two School Crossing Guards Injured in Spring Hill Hit and Run

Two school crossing guards were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Spring Hill, Hernando County. The accident occurred just after 4 p.m., on Valentine’s Day, prompting multiple emergency calls…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Police Called After WWII Era 1,000 Pound Bomb Found Near Airport Industrial Park

Brooksville, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has announced a significant law enforcement presence at the Airport Industrial Park, near American Aviation, on Helicopter Drive close to Flight Path Drive. The…

Florida News

Two Juveniles Arrested for Stabbing During Fight

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – On Monday, Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies, alongside Hernando County Fire Rescue, were dispatched to a stabbing incident on Sturbridge Court in Weeki Wachee’s Heather subdivision at approximately 5:10…

Police Blotter·Florida News

Man Arrested for Shooting Into Occupied Home, Missing Target

SPRING HILL, FL – A shooting incident in Spring Hill led to the arrest of Stacey Lovell Barnes, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. On Sunday, at around 9 a.m., deputies…

Police Blotter·Florida News

Amazon Driver Stole Customer’s $4,000 Dog From Her Yard

SPRING HILL, FL – On December 23, 2023, Hernando County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Copper Hill Drive in Spring Hill regarding the theft of a French bulldog…

Police Blotter·Florida News

Family Feud Ends with Stabbing, Arrest in Spring Hill

SPRING HILL, FL – A domestic dispute escalated into a stabbing incident in Spring Hill, leading to the arrest of Felix Daniel Torres. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Two Suspects Arrested in Death of Friend

Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a well-being check at Elkin Avenue, Spring Hill, on January 15 at 6:59 p.m., leading to the discovery of a homicide involving William Scott Trudell. A…

Florida Official Warns Against Celebratory New Year’s Eve Gunfire

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has issued a stern warning against the practice of celebratory gunfire during the holiday season. Sheriff Al Nienhuis emphasized the dangers associated with…

Spring Hill Registered Offender Charged with Cyber Harassment

SPRING HILL, FLORIDA – William Isoldi, a resident of Spring Hill and a registered sexual offender, has been arrested on multiple charges, including Sexual Cyber Harassment. Hernando County Sheriff’s detectives, acting on…

In the News

Brooksville Man Arrested After Confessing to Murder

BROOKSVILLE, FL – A Brooksville man, R W Resca Jr., has been charged with 2nd Degree Homicide following a murder confession to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on November…

Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison

Tampa, FL– U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Ja’Vion RaShard Jackson (23, Coleman) to 10 years and 5 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for…

Government News·Police Blotter

Deputies are currently on scene at Linda Pedersen Park on Shoal Line Boulevard conducting an investigation into what appears to be a Suicide Attempt.

Active Investigation at Linda Pedersen Park Following Apparent Suicide Attempt

HERNANDO COUNTY, FL — The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation at Linda Pedersen Park on Shoal Line Boulevard, following what appears to be a suicide attempt. According to…

Florida News

Former Director of Humane Society of the Nature Coast Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Fraud

Hernando Co, FL – Susana Arneson, the former director of the Humane Society of the Nature Coast, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for charges of Money Laundering involving transactions…

Florida News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Former Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty To Assisting Individuals Who Committed Armed Robberies, Shootings, While Dressed As Police Officers

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jasmine Weber (28, Tampa) pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery. Weber faces a maximum penalty of 20 years…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom Makes Florida Debut

Veteran Family Brings Fast-Casual Concept to Brooksville Brooksville, FL (-) Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza – the fastest-growing wood-fired pizza franchise in the U.S., is happy to announce the opening of its first…

Food & Dining

Texas Child Predator Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Aby Raul Rivera Torres (33, Galveston, Texas) to life in federal prison for production, distribution, and possession of child sex abuse…

Department of Justice Press Releases

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Oxygen Network to Air Episode on Solving a 2012 Case of a Murdered Florida Girl

Missing Kayaker Found Safe in Weeki Wachee Thanks to Coordinated Rescue Effort

Vehicle Fire Claims Life in Brooksville

Man Brings Mortar Rounds to Florida Sheriff’s Office Prompting Shutdown

Two School Crossing Guards Injured in Spring Hill Hit and Run

Police Called After WWII Era 1,000 Pound Bomb Found Near Airport Industrial Park

Two Juveniles Arrested for Stabbing During Fight

Man Arrested for Shooting Into Occupied Home, Missing Target

Amazon Driver Stole Customer’s $4,000 Dog From Her Yard

Family Feud Ends with Stabbing, Arrest in Spring Hill

Two Suspects Arrested in Death of Friend

Florida Official Warns Against Celebratory New Year’s Eve Gunfire

Spring Hill Registered Offender Charged with Cyber Harassment

Brooksville Man Arrested After Confessing to Murder

Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison

Active Investigation at Linda Pedersen Park Following Apparent Suicide Attempt

Former Director of Humane Society of the Nature Coast Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Fraud

Former Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty To Assisting Individuals Who Committed Armed Robberies, Shootings, While Dressed As Police Officers

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom Makes Florida Debut

Texas Child Predator Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

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