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Articles from the November 29, 2022 edition


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  • Judge Threatened to Put a "Hit" on County Commissioner for Dating His Estranged Wife

    Tom Lemons|Updated Mar 13, 2023

    HERNANDO – A Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge was recently under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for allegedly threatening his estranged wife and the man she is dating. R News first reported the incident ( CLICK HERE ) on September 5th, after sources revealed that Fifth Circuit Judge Joel Fritton was allegedly threatening his estranged wife, Maria Fritton, at her residence in the Brighton Place subdivision. R News soon learned that current Hernando Count...

  • Drive-By Shooting at Brooksville Apartment Complex

    Tom Lemons|Updated Dec 15, 2022

    BROOKSVILLE – Deputies are on the scene of a drive-shooting that just occurred at Freedom Garden Apartments. Sources say, three black males wearing masks and gloves exited a black SUV, possibly a GMC Yukon, and began shooting at the apartment complex. Deputies on scene say several windows were struck during the shooting. There are no reports of injuries at this time. We will bring more on this story if new information develops....

  • School Threat Prompts Additional Security, Some Parents Keep Children Home

    Tom Lemons|Updated Dec 15, 2022

    HERNANDO – Last night, R News began receiving dozens of inquiries from concerned parents about a threat to "shoot up" Hernando High School. One parent sent R News a copy of what she says is the written threat. It reads, "I am shooting up this school on 11/30 at 11:30 am." The message has not been confirmed by officials. The threat prompted District officials to notify parents of the threat and assure them that additional law enforcement would be present at all Hernando C...

  • Shooting Investigation Underway in Spring Hill

    Tom Lemons|Updated Dec 15, 2022

    SPRING HILL – Detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting that may have injured a teenage boy. There are unconfirmed reports that a 13-year-old boy was shot at a residence on Allston Ave and that the child's parents may have transported the victim to Bravera Health Brooksville on Cortez Blvd. It is unknown if the shooting was an accident or intentional, or if there is a suspect at large. The victim's condition is unknown at this time. W...