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Articles from the October 3, 2022 edition


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  • Local YouTuber Confronts Alleged Sexual Predator in Brooksville (VIDEO)

    Tom Lemons|Updated Nov 1, 2022

    BROOKSVILLE – Citizens have had enough of sexual predators stalking their children and preying on their naivety through social media apps, and that's what led a group of Hernando County residents to start exposing their illegal activities with decoy sting operations. Popular apps like Meetme, Whatsapp, Kik, and Grindr have become hunting grounds for sexual predators to chat with underage victims and attempt to lure them into meeting. Often times the predator will entice t...

  • NPR Mayor's Comments Over Bike Fest Sparks Outrage from Business Owners

    Tom Lemons|Updated Nov 1, 2022

    NEW PORT RICHEY – The Cotee River Bike Fest is one of many events that takes place in and around Sims Park every year. The event draws thousands to the city, and that means a boost in revenue for the many bars, restaurants, and shops that line Main Street and Grand Blvd. The event also raises thousands of dollars for Farrell Cares, a local non-profit that contributes to various causes. According to the non-profit's president Stephen Farrell, all proceeds for this year's f...

  • Body Discovered inside Spring Hill Apartment

    Tom Lemons|Updated Oct 20, 2022

    SPRING HILL – The body of a 35-year-old man has been discovered in a residence at the Hibiscus Spring Apartment Complex on Barclay Ave. According to sources, the deceased was discovered face down in a bathtub inside a residence on Swordfish Lane. Law enforcement is on scene and an investigation is underway. It is unknown if foul play is suspected at this time....

  • Several Children Suffer Minor Injuries in School Bus Crash

    Tom Lemons|Updated Oct 20, 2022

    BROOKSVILLE – Fire Rescue is responding to Chocachatti Elementary, located at 4135 California Street, after a vehicle crashed into a school bus. Sources say at least seven children may have suffered injuries to their wrists and arms, but none of the injuries appear to be serious. It is unknown if any of the children will be transported for treatment. There are unconfirmed reports that the accident occurred in the school's bus loop....