Volunteers – including Sheriff Richard Nugent - will spend 24 hours or longer in the dog kennel to raise money and awareness for the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. ...more

February 15, 2008

The two-story structure tucked away on Morgan Lane gives a whole new meaning to "grow house." ...more

December 20, 2007

BROOKSVILLE - Hernando County Sheriff Richard Nugent is suspending a sergeant and 12 deputies for participating in a wild high-speed chase. ...more

December 20, 2007

BROOKSVILLE - The two-story structure tucked away on Morgan Lane gives a whole new meaning to "grow house." ...more

December 19, 2007

After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, government agencies nationwide beefed up security at courthouses, fire departments and other county buildings. ...more

December 19, 2007

Twelve deputies and their supervisor were suspended without pay for their role in a high-speed chase that never should have happened in the first place. ...more

December 18, 2007

A high-speed pursuit on Thursday night left a wake of busted fences, three wrecked cruisers and a whole host of questions. ...more

December 18, 2007

Plans are underway to beef up security at the government center, starting with the installation of $250,000 worth of cameras and locks. ...more

November 27, 2007

Still trying to solve the problem of creating more space for judicial needs, county commissioners Tuesday will consider spending an estimated $4.5 million to buy property formerly used by Register Chevrolet at 375 South Broad St. The 5-acre property has four buildings on-site totaling 38,000 square feet. About half the site is undeveloped and has potential for future expansion, according to Interim County Administrator Larry Jennings. ...more

November 24, 2007

A veteran and a rookie have been named as the deputies involved in Tuesday's fatal shooting of a suspect. ...more

November 21, 2007