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Articles from the September 5, 2022 edition


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  • Former Sheriff's Office Attorney, Fifth Circuit Judge, Under Investigation for Making Threats

    Tom Lemons|Updated Nov 1, 2022

    SPRING HILL – Former Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Attorney and current Fifth Circuit Judge Joel Fritton could be in some hot water, after deputies were called to investigate a domestic dispute at the home of his estranged wife. On Monday, Deputies responded to an address on Winthrop Drive, where they met with Maria Fritton, who has lived separately from her husband for several months. A confidential source provided exclusive information to R News, claiming that Judge Fri...

  • VIDEO: One Person Confirmed Dead After Vehicle Crashes into House

    Tom Lemons|Updated Oct 20, 2022

    SPRING HILL - One person is confirmed dead after a vehicle crashed into a house on Fulton Ave. According to sources, the driver of a silver car drove into the side of a house located at 10259 Fulton Ave. The vehicle then burst into flames, but was extinguished prior to the arrival of Fire Rescue. There are no reports of injuries from inside the residence. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the crash. UPDATE: According the Florida Highway...

  • Teacher Accused of Abusing Student Says He's Not Guilty and Detectives Agree

    Tom Lemons|Updated Oct 20, 2022

    WEEKI WACHEE - On Friday, R News was first to report the removal of a substitute teacher from Winding Waters K-8, after a student made allegations that he inappropriately touched her. School officials notified parents on Thursday and stated the following: This afternoon, Winding Waters administration was made aware of student's allegations of inappropriate touching by a substitute teacher in a middle grade classroom. School administration immediately escorted the substitute...

  • Suspect Charged in Labor Day Fatal Shooting

    Tom Lemons|Updated Sep 23, 2022

    BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is reporting the arrest of the person responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday. According to reports, Deputies responded to 765 S. Broad Street, just after 1:00 a.m. Monday, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 28-year-old male victim clinging to life from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a trauma center where he later died. Officials say the shooting o...

  • Student Charged with Making False Claims Against a Substitute Teacher

    Tom Lemons|Updated Sep 23, 2022

    WEEKI WACHEE – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a student at Winding Waters K-8 has been charged with filing a false report with Law Enforcement, after claiming she was touched by a substitute teacher. R News broke the story last Friday and on Wednesday we released our interview with the beloved substitute teacher, Hector Escobar, who vehemently denied the accusations. According to officials, Detectives conducted several interviews and viewed video s...

  • Three Former Teachers Charged with Fraud in High School Testing Scam

    Tom Lemons|Updated Sep 23, 2022

    HUDSON – FDLE agents arrested three former Hudson High School (HHS) teachers after a fraudulent testing scam involving certification exams for Agriculture Education Services and Technology (AEST), Inc. According to officials, 38-year-old Robert "Rob" Edward Herrington of Port Richey, 47-year-old Harold "Jim" James Martin III of Hudson, and 31-year-old Kathleen "Kate" Rebecca Troutman of Bradford, Arkansas are each charged with one count of organized scheme to defraud. O...

  • Teacher Accused of Abusing Student Says He's Not Guilty and Detectives Agree

    Tom Lemons|Updated Sep 6, 2022

    WEEKI WACHEE – On Friday, R News was first to report the removal of a substitute teacher from Winding Waters K-8, after a student made allegations that he inappropriately touched her. School officials notified parents on Thursday and stated the following: This afternoon, Winding Waters administration was made aware of student's allegations of inappropriate touching by a substitute teacher in a middle grade classroom. School administration immediately escorted the substitute f...