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Spring Hill House Fire Caused by Child Playing with Lighter, Firefighters Say

Spring Hill, Florida · Spring Hill

Spring Hill House Fire Caused by Child Playing with Lighter, Firefighters Say

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Spring Hill firefighters battled a blaze early Sunday that investigators said was caused by a child playing with a lighter. Crews said they were called to the 3000 block of Greynolds Avenue in Spring Hill at midnight. There, they found a mattress in a child's bedroom on fire. Crews worked quickly to knock the fire down. No one was hurt. Investigators said the child had found a lighter on top of the refrigerator and…See the Story

354 Suspected Counterfeit Magnetic Strip Payment Cards Found in Hernando Skimming Operation

Law · Hernando County

354 Suspected Counterfeit Magnetic Strip Payment Cards Found in Hernando Skimming Operation

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA)— Three people were arrested after the takedown of a major criminal operation that involved payment card fraud and fuel theft, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced. An investigation began after U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a shipment of illegal overlay skimming devices that was supposed to go to Yunior Juan Camacho of Spring Hill. On June 25, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office a…See the Story

Hernando County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing Spring Hill teen

Spring Hill, Florida · Spring Hill

Hernando County Sheriff's Office is looking for missing Spring Hill teen

Coverage: 2 sources

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl from Spring Hill.See the Story

Priscilla Haddleton Ten Hagen

We are sad to announce the passing of our dear mother, Priscilla Haddleton Ten Hagen, on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her winter home in Spring Hill, Fla.Education · Spring Hill See the Story

Ten New Brooksville Tours Launched through Free Tour BVL Brochures

Brooksville Main Street is thrilled to announce the official release of its brand-new Tour BVL walking tour brochures. Each tour guides an immersive exploration of the rich history and unique charm of downtown Brooksville to visitors and residents alike. The beautifully designed brochures feature ten distinct,Brooksville, Florida · Brooksville Read Article

Bonz has a special salute for his Black Lab pal Patriot

Patriot McKeown is a joyful, in-thuzzy-ASTIC poocheroo: a hansome Black Lab with extra helpings of Best Labrador Qual-uh-tees. Everything, nose to tail, was waggin’ as he bounded up to greet me an my assistant. “Patriot McKeown, I preh-zoom,” I said. “A pleasure to meet you.” “You, too, Mr. Bonzo! Meet my Mom, Debby Cook, an my Dad (an BFF), Brian McKeown. He sometimes calls me Stinky or Liddle Man, but you can call me jus Patriot.” As we got si…Patriot SAM · Weeki Wachee Read Article

Traffic Alert: Hernando County Commuters Face Widespread Cortez Boulevard Lane Closures

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Motorists Advised to Expect Delays and Plan Ahead for Projects Affecting US 98 and SR 50 Through Mid-July 2025 HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers in Hernando County should prepare for a week of significant traffic disruptions, primarily impacting US 98 and State Road 50 (Cortez Boulevard), from Sunday, July 6th, through Saturday, July 12th, 2025. […] Traffic Alert: Hernando County Commuters Face Widespread Cortez Boulevard Lane ClosuresHernando County · Hernando County Read Article

Brooksville Man Handed 20-Year Sentence For Fentanyl And Meth Trafficking

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Judge Covington Delivers Stiff Penalty in Project Safe Neighborhoods Case A Brooksville man, 29-year-old Darrence White, was sentenced today to 20 years in federal prison for his role in distributing dangerous narcotics, including methamphetamine and fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington delivered the sentence following White’s guilty plea on April 7, 2025. The […] Brooksville Man Handed 20-Year Sentence For Fentanyl And …Brooksville, Florida · Brooksville Read Article

City looks at future of its fire department

Current and former firefighters packed a City Council workshop June 23, some in uniform and others in union T-shirts, to advocate for keeping the city’s fire department independent rather than letting Hernando County take over operations.Hernando County · Hernando County Read Article

Johnson raises concerns about NEOLA policy on sports

There was little controversy at the June 24 meeting of the Hernando County School Board, until board member Mark Johnson raised an issue over student-athlete name, image and likeness policies.Hernando County · Hernando County Read Article

Commissioners, public ponder Hernando future

The question of what Hernando County will look like in 25 years is a big concern for elected officials and staffers.Hernando County · Hernando County Read Article