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  • Firefighters Save Driver After Vehicle Overturns into Canal

    Tom Lemons, June 15, 2024|Updated Jun 16, 2024

    HERNANDO BEACH – One person is in critical condition after a vehicle overturned into a canal along Shoal Line Blvd. The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. last night, when Fire Rescue responded to the area of Lentini Lane and Shoal Line Blvd. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a vehicle on its roof and partially submerged in the canal. Crews immediately entered the water and pulled the lone occupant to shore. CPR was initiated along with Advanced Cardiac Life Support p...

  • Possible Homicide Investigation Underway After Inmate Dies at Hernando County Jail

    Tom Lemons, June 15, 2024|Updated Jun 16, 2024

    BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating an inmate's death at the Hernando County Detention Center. Officials are not releasing many details, but they say the inmate died as a result of an incident that occurred at the jail on June 14, 2024. The inmate was transported to a local hospital where officials say he was pronounced deceased. R News will continue to bring more on this story as it develops...

  • Human Remains Believed to be Those of Missing Family of Four

    Tom Lemons, June 15, 2024|Updated Jun 15, 2024

    HUDSON – The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is reporting heartbreaking news that human remains found on Friday may be that of a missing family of four. VIDEO During a press conference today, Sheriff Chris Nocco announced the arrest of 25-year-old Rory Atwood who is charged with First Degree Murder after human remains were found at his residence on Nottingham Trail. Officials would not confirm, but it is believed that the remains are those of Rain Mancini, 26, Phillip Zilliot I...

  • Overnight Fire Destroys Several Structures and Vehicles

    Tom Lemons, June 15, 2024|Updated Jun 15, 2024

    BROOKSVILLE – Several structures and vehicles were destroyed in an overnight fire, say officials, According to Hernando County Fire Rescue, firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Breggs Lane, where they discovered a large barn, a home, and two vehicles fully engulfed. Officials say it took over an hour to bring the fire under control, which had begun to spread to nearby brush. An investigation revealed that an E-Bike inside the barn sparked the fire, which led to s...

  • The Deadline Has Come and Gone. Who's Left?

    Tom Lemons, June 14, 2024|Updated Jun 15, 2024

    HERNANDO – A lot has happened with Hernando County Politics and today. Here's what we know. District 1 Commissioner Beth Narverud (R) thought she might be able to hold on to her seat without a fight until newcomer Ryan Amsler (R) filed to run against her earlier this week. Anthony Arenz withdrew from the race after Amsler announced he would be running. Incumbent for the District 3 seat John Allocco (R) also believed there would be nothing standing in his way until Marvin B...

  • Two Teens Face Multiple Burglary Charges Because of "Door-Kick" Challenge

    Tom Lemons, June 13, 2024|Updated Jun 14, 2024

    SPRING HILL – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is reporting the arrest of two juvenile suspects involved in a string of "Kick-In" style burglaries. VIDEO According to officials, social media tips led investigators to the arrest of Brody Abdon and Gavyn Trapp, both just 15 years old, on multiple counts of burglary. The investigation began earlier this week when HCSO published Ring doorbell video of two suspects attempting to kick in the door of a residence on B...

  • Sheriff'S Office Investigating Rash of Kick-In Burglaries

    Tom Lemons, June 12, 2024|Updated Jun 13, 2024

    SPRING HILL – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a kick-in burglary earlier this morning at a residence on Bluewater Avenue. VIDEO Officials say similar incidents have been reported in the area that occurred during the early morning hours. Officials did not state whether the residences were occupied at the time of each burglary. Anyone with information regarding the identity of these suspects is a...

  • Spring Hill Man Causes 4-Vehicle Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge

    Tom Lemons, June 13, 2024|Updated Jun 13, 2024

    TAMPA – A Spring Hill man is charged with reckless driving after officials say he caused a 4-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge, Wednesday. VIDEO According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Rolando Joaquin Garza was traveling eastbound on I-275 (Howard Frankland Bridge) when he passed a Trooper at a high rate of speed, changing lanes, and driving recklessly. The driver overtook a Lexus RX350 driven by a 74-year-old woman and forced her to collide with a g...

  • Golf Carts Approved to Operate on Shoal Line Blvd

    Tom Lemons, June 11, 2024|Updated Jun 12, 2024

    HERNANDO BEACH – The Hernando Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved an ordinance to allow golf carts on portions of Shoal Line Blvd, but it may be a while before the change goes into effect. A recent survey of Hernando Beach residents revealed an overwhelming consensus that golf carts should be allowed to be driven on Shoal Line Blvd, between Bluefish Drive and Calienta Street. Before the ordinance can take effect, Shoal Line Blvd will have to be repaved a...

  • Residents Shocked at Sheriff's 2025 Budget Proposal, Demand New Leadership

    Tom Lemons, June 10, 2024|Updated Jun 11, 2024

    HERNANDO – Residents in Hernando County have had enough with "liberal" politicians approving outrageous tax increases and massive budgets, and they demand a refund on votes they cast in the last two elections. But wait, Hernando County is a "Red County" where all five Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Sheriff are registered Republicans, so why are their policies not aligning with fiscal conservative values or the taxpayers who elected them? While most residents are...