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Pasco Sheriff Jeff Harrington, and Robert Timmons (PSO) SPRING HILL, Fla. — A 19-year-old man...
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office released surveillance, cellphone and body camera footage showing the events leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Crystal River on Nov. 7. Videos show bystanders trying to intervene as Joshua Aaron Schwartz held a woman at knifepoint before deputies arrived. Four deputies shot Schwartz...
A Hernando County Sheriff's Office Facebook post has a title beginning “Manhunt Monday Wanted.”. In a post on the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the headline begins “Manhunt Monday Wanted.”. The sheriff's office post concerns a battery warrant. The post itself is the only verified source identifying...
State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted restaurant inspections at 49 Citrus County eateries in the last 30 days, and the results give local diners plenty to chew on. Thirty-nine restaurants passed on their first visit, while 10 failed to meet standards initially. Some of those spots needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Emergency crews responded Monday morning after a car crashed into an apartment building in Brooksville, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue. Fire rescue crews said they were dispatched shortly before 10 a.m. to the 1500 block of Greenbriar Villa Circle after receiving reports of a vehicle that had crashed into an apartment building.
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA — A retired Marine who skipped a fishing trip to join a search is being remembered again online for finding a missing 2-year-old boy alive in the Florida woods. Joshua “JJ” Rowland had vanished from his home and spent the night alone in the wilderness. After nearly 24 hours, Roy Link heard a faint whimper and found the toddler among the briars. The rescue happened in 2018 and is now being widely shared.
A vehicle burst into flames and was declared a total loss after unsecured jumper cables and exposed battery terminals sparked a fire in its trunk Monday night in Pasco County, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue.
Hernando County Sheriff's Office — Issuing Alert And Safety Update. A law enforcement post was timestamped 11:15 p.m. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office posted the update at 11:15 p.m., stating simply that the missing juvenile had been located safe by law enforcement. What the Original Alert Described. Before she...
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a Facebook account. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a Facebook account. Craig's last confirmed sighting came at the Crystal River Dunkin' Donuts earlier this month, per the sheriff's office. He wasn't reported missing until three days later, leaving investigators with a gap in his whereabouts that the public alert is meant to help close. The sheriff's office has not released further information about where Craig may have gone after leaving the coffee shop.
SPRING HILL, Fla. — This week’s A+ Teacher is Dennis Rowan. For 34 years, he’s been a music teacher. He’s spent 15 years teaching at Crews Lake Middle School. “If you do what you love, it’s contagious. If you work together, you can do more of that,” said Rowan.
Pasco Sheriff Jeff Harrington gave an update on a missing persons case involving a 16-year-old girl. He said she was found dead on the side of the road after being shot in the head. A 19-year-old she was in a relationship with was arrested by deputies.
Tampa General Hospital is expanding its presence in Hernando County with plans for a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Spring Hill, adding capacity for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries and other complex medical conditions. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint...
A Pinellas County high school graduate advanced to the top 10 of "The Voice."
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Construction continues on the 3.75-mile Ridge Road Extension, with progress on two bridges and other roadway improvements. The westbound bridge deck over Five-Mile Creek is now 95% complete, while construction on the eastbound side is underway. Crews are also advancing work on the bridge over...
Somebody’s grandmother cooked so well that a lunch spot in Florida still carries her name decades later. She was born in Lee County, Virginia, and built her kitchen reputation in Annapolis, Maryland. Her granddaughter-in-law took that legacy and turned it into a cafe filled with soups, sandwiches, and towering...
A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for City of Tarpon Springs water customers south of the Anclote River after a contractor error caused a brief drop in water pressure Wednesday.
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — One person suffered serious injuries Sunday afternoon when a fire broke out at a mobile home in the Seven Springs area. Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 4000 block of Cardoon Drive at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 8.
A Pasco County vehicle fire destroyed a car after unsecured jumper cables touched exposed battery terminals in the trunk, according to Pasco County Fire Rescue. Fire rescue crews quickly extinguished the flames at Seven Springs Boulevard and Perrine Ranch Road with no injuries reported. Officials ask drivers to cover battery...
HOLIDAY, Fla. — Setting the tone for the day is important to Joseph Louive. This Planet Fitness in Holiday helps him do just that. “Coming in here, half an hour, running the weights, gets all that dopamine,” Louive said. “It makes you feel good.”. These pull-ups are...
