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BROOKSVILLE – During a Hernando Board of County Commissioners meeting today, Commissioner Steve Champion called for the board to research and develop options for the Sheriff's Office to purchase and maintain body worn cameras (BWCs). The issue of BWCs doesn't go over well with Sheriff Al Nienhuis, as he vehemently opposes their use in Hernando County. Nienhuis has offered various excuse over the years, from cost to purchase them to privacy concerns. When confronted with the i...
UPDATE: Rachel Schwartz has been located and is safe. There are no further details at this time. FLORIDA – A search is underway for woman who hasn't been in contact with family since leaving her ex-boyfriend's home in Wimauma, Florida, last month. 33-year-old Rachel Schwartz was last seen on January 31st, when family says she left her ex's home on Carloway Hills Drive in Wimauma. R News spoke with Schwartz' sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Ben Schrupp, who voiced conce...
UPDATE: According to jail records, 36-year-old Regina Cassie Ritter was booked into the Hernando County Jail on Saturday but was only held on a contempt of court charge. Last night, R News learned that the charge of manslaughter was added, and she was given a bond of $30,000. SPRING HILL – The victim in yesterday's stabbing on Commercial Way has died and a suspect is in custody, say officials. The incident took place around 4:00 p.m. yesterday behind 5060 Commercial Way, t...
BROOKSVILLE – Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 9139 Erma Road around 5:00 p.m. Friday, after reports of a structure fire, following by reports of shots fired. Prior to arrival, deputies confirmed that a subject was actively shooting and that there were multiple victims. When deputies arrived on scene, they observed two victims lying on the ground. R News arrived on scene at the same time as Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue and immediately began broadcasting liv...
