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Articles from the October 18, 2023 edition


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  • Woman's False Domestic Violence Claims Leads to Several Schools Being Locked Down

    Tom Lemons, October 19, 2023|Updated Oct 25, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – Earlier today, numerous deputies rushed to Ken Austin Parkway after a woman claimed her significant other attempted to ram her vehicle, threatened her and was carrying a firearm on school grounds. Dramatic Audio Dozens of deputies rushed to Central High School, where they located the woman and escorted her into the lobby. She then advised deputies that she was carrying a firearm, so they took possession of it for "safekeeping." Deputies locked down Central H...

  • Alleged Armed Subject Detained After Incident Near Several Schools

    Tom Lemons, October 19, 2023|Updated Oct 19, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – A tense situation unfolded near several schools along Ken Austin Highway this morning after officials learned there may have been an armed subject sitting in a vehicle on campus. There are unconfirmed reports that a male subject attempted to run over a woman at or near one of the schools and then parked his vehicle behind Central High School. All schools were immediately placed on lockdown as numerous deputies rushed to the scene. Minutes later, the subject w...

  • Fatal Rollover Crash, Driver May Have Fled

    Tom Lemons, October 18, 2023|Updated Oct 19, 2023

    SPRING HILL - At least one person is not conscious or breathing after a single-vehicle rollover crash occurred at Mariner Blvd and Quality Drive. Sources say one of four occupants was ejected from a vehicle that flipped and CPR is being performed at this time. There are unconfirmed reports that an occupant, possibly the driver of the vehicle that crashed has fled the scene on foot. Expect major traffic delays in the area for several hours. UPDATE: The occupant who fled is...

  • Barricaded Armed Suspect, Possible Shots Fired

    Tom Lemons, October 18. 2023|Updated Oct 18, 2023

    UPDATE: There are unconfirmed reports that shots were fired from inside the residence. Neighbors who know the suspect say he may be wanted for multiple shootings. SPRING HILL - Deputies have surrounded a home on Fruitville Street in reference to an armed suspect barricaded inside a home. There may be a female occupant Inside the home with the suspect but it is unknown If she is being held against her will. Nearby schools have been placed on lockdown. More on this as it...

  • Chaos Breaks Out at Central High School, Two Charged

    Tom Lemons, October 18, 2023|Updated Oct 18, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – Two students have been charged after a physical disturbance broke out earlier this morning on school grounds. R News received numerous tips about a large number of Sheriff's Deputies rushing to Central High School just after 7:00 a.m. There are unconfirmed reports that a student took an ESE student's blanket which resulted in the two physically fighting. Deputies intervened and deployed pepper spray and a taser, according to witnesses. Both students were taken i...