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Articles from the December 4, 2023 edition


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  • Man Found Deceased in Golf Cart that Tipped Over into Lake

    Tom Lemons, December 9, 2023|Updated Dec 11, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE - A death investigation is underway at a residence on Meetinghouse Lane in Brooksville, after a golf cart was found tipped over in Cloverleaf Lake. A witness says a male occupant was discovered inside the golf cart, face down in the water. Fire Rescue responded and confirmed the driver was deceased. There are no further details at this time....

  • Woman Paid Suspects to Stab Victim, Stab His Dog, and Steal His Car in Retaliation for Alleged Rape

    Tom Lemons, December 8, 2023|Updated Dec 9, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – Last September, R News reported the arrest of three suspects who committed an armed home invasion in Spring Hill and then fled to Pasco County in the victim's car. Today, R News discovered new shocking details that involves the arrest of a woman who may have planned the robbery. According to court documents, in the early morning hours of September 18th, 26-year-old Marina Nicole Rhinehart brought three black males to the victim's residence, where she also r...

  • Local Mechanic Charged with Downloading over 200 Images of Child Porn

    Tom Lemons, December 7, 2023|Updated Dec 8, 2023

    BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is reporting the arrest of a Brooksville man, after investigators found hundreds of child sexual assault images on his electronic devices. According to officials, probable cause was established to secure a search warrant at the residence of 29-year-old Ryan Hohman. Prior to serving the warrant, detectives observed Hohman driving on a suspended license and conducted a traffic stop. Hohman was placed under arrest on that c...

  • You Represent the Schools, I'm the Checks and Balances - Know Your Role

    Tom Lemons, December 5, 2023|Updated Dec 7, 2023

    Letter from the Editor After years of covering Hernando County government and politics, I have learned that transparency, accountability, and respect for checks and balances are something to be desired. There is an illusion that politicians represent the people, but as we all know, most only care about preparing for the next election and gaining as much power as possible. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir for most voters in Hernando County. The leadership in the School...

  • First Grad WWK8 Student Talks About Being Battered by His Teacher

    Tom Lemons, December 4, 2023|Updated Dec 5, 2023

    UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: According to School Board member Mark Johnson, Ms. McFarlane is no longer employed with the Hernando County School District, effective today. There are unconfirmed reports that Ms. McFarlane packed up her things and never returned to the school several days ago on her own accord. It is not known if she was terminated or resigned from the HCSD. BROOKSVILLE – Last month, R News reported that a first grade student at Winding Waters K-8 had been battered, not o...