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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – The Hernando County School District announced today that they are adding a new K-9 to aid School Resource Officers (SROs) in locating contraband on school campuses. According to school officials, Hernando County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Burburan and his Black Labrador Retriever "Skyy" will be patrolling all school campuses throughout the district. "This is a proactive step to increase security measures on our campuses," said Brandon DeRespiris, Director o...
BROOKSVILLE, FL – A former program director for the Brooksville Youth Academy is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse, after officials say he broke a child's arm during an incident at the facility last summer. According to reports, on June 6, 2024, the victim was allegedly standing in the doorway of his room and refused to go back inside at the direction of a staff member. 40-year-old Juan Carlos Baez responded and began pushing the victim back into his room. At that p...
SPRING HILL, FL – For most, the holidays are a time of joy and spending time with loved ones, but for the Ptarscinski family, it's a painful reminder of how their beloved 18-year-old daughter Arianna was brutally murdered inside their own home on Christmas Eve 2021. Born and raised in Spring Hill, FL, Arianna had her whole life ahead of her. She graduated with honors from Central High School, worked part-time, and was preparing to start college after the holidays. Arianna's p...
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL – A suspected medical episode is what sources say led to the death of an elderly man who was involved in a single-vehicle crash Sunday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 87-year-old driver of a Kia Forte was pulling out of the Crystal River Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 5340 West Grover Cleveland Blvd, when he drove across the roadway and struck a posted sign. Officials say the driver's foot was pressed against the accelerator, which c...
