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Articles from the June 12, 2023 edition


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  • Man Fears for Son's Safety After Ex Makes Disturbing Comments, Says Law Enforcement Refuses to Investigate - AUDIO

    Tom Lemons|Updated Nov 4, 2023

    SPRING HILL – A woman’s threat to harm herself and her children has left a father feeling helpless, after he says authorities refuse to take the matter seriously and protect his son. Adam Gonzales has been in an on and off relationship with Amber Ortiz for several years. Ortiz is the mother of Gonzales’s 17-month-old son and a 3-year-old daughter by a former boyfriend. Gonzales says Ortiz is an “out-of-control” alcoholic, which is what he says led to the most recent separatio...

  • Mom Calls 911 to Report Daughter's Sexual Assault, Stepfather Charged

    Tom Lemons|Updated Aug 21, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – Yesterday afternoon, R News reported that an alleged sexual assault of a minor was occurring at an address on Huston Street. Sources say the victim's mother was contacted by cellphone, who in turn contacted the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Deputies immediately responded to the residence and secured the underage victim who was still on scene. The suspect had already left through the rear of the residence but was taken into custody moments later. T...

  • Local Business Owner Says No to Graffiti in His Town

    Tom Lemons|Updated Aug 21, 2023

    SPRING HILL – There is a big difference between Tagger Graffiti and Gang Graffiti, and if you're from a major city like New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago, you are very familiar with both. Taggers are basically street artists who enjoy the thrill of tagging a building, train, or other large structure, and it's often used to express opinions on social issues. Gang graffiti is more sinister, as it often used to mark territory, challenge other gangs to violent acts, and i...

  • Bobbie Jean Carter Released from Jail After Posting Bond on Theft and Drug Charges

    Tom Lemons|Updated Aug 21, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – Another member of the famed Carter family landed herself in hot water, earlier this month, after she was caught stealing from a local department store. According to reports, on June 10th loss prevention employees with Hobby Lobby witnessed 41-year-old Bobbie Joe Carter take coloring markers and conceal them in her purse. Carter then tried to leave the story but was taken into custody. While waiting in the loss prevention office, Carter allegedly tossed a blue c...