February 2019

On 02-28-19 just after 1 a.m., Deputy David Merced was conducting a proactive patrol in the area of Spring Hill Drive and Kass Circle in Spring Hill.

At approximately 1:11 a.m., Merced observed a blue Ford traveling eastbound on Spring Hill Drive with no tag light. Merced attempted to conduct a Traffic Stop at Spring Hill Drive and Omaha Circle. Unbeknownst to Merced, operators in the Emergency Communications Center were in the process of receiving a call regarding a wrong-way driver on Spring Hill Drive, near his location.

A red Ford Fusion crashed into Killingsworth Agency, located at 19259 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

The Brooksville Fire Department and EMS personnel were called. It is reported the elderly driver confused the pedals of the car and lost control. An individual in the office and the driver were treated at the scene and refused transport to the hospital. 

by JULIE B. MAGLIO
The Hernando Sun 

The title Kentucky Colonel dates back to around 1813. The Kentucky Militia had just returned from a highly successful campaign during the War of 1812. When the Militia disbanded, Governor Isaac Shelby commissioned Charles S. Todd, one of his officers in the campaign, as an Aide-de-Camp on the governor’s staff. Todd’s official rank and grade was Colonel.

The Citrus Showcase of Homes is ongoing until March 3, 2019. This year they are showcasing 15 Homes by 11 builders. The models are located in some of the major developments of Citrus County including Sugarmill Woods, Citrus Hills, Pine Ridge Estates, Heritage and Inverness Highlands.

BROOKSVILLE- Just as a new head coach at Weeki Wachee is brought on board to take over the football program, the Hornets’ star quarterback has decided to take his talents elsewhere.

By Sarah Nachin

Governor Ron DeSantis, Hernando Sheriff Al Nienhuis and Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco held a joint press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2019. The topic addressed was public safety in relation to crimes committed in our state by illegal immigrants. A number of state, county and local elected officials were in attendance.  

On 02-25-19 at approximately 12:36 a.m., Hernando County deputies were dispatched to a Commercial Burglary at the Smoke Zone, located at 7366 Broad Street in Brooksville.

The caller, the owner of the shop, advised dispatchers that he observed a male entering into the business by breaking the glass and then jumping over the counter. The owner was able to observe this by accessing the surveillance camera via his smartphone.

Patrol deputies arrived on scene to find the glass front door to the business broken.

by JOE CARLINO

Hernando Sun Sports Reporter

Last season, the Nature Coast Sharks were riding high and flying on all cylinders, potentially boasting a squad which could’ve had a chance at seeing Lakeland and the state semifinals again. However, they lost a humongous lead to the now-defunct Ridgewood Rams on their home court in the Sweet 16.