NewsCitrus, Hernando County

Actions

1 struck by lightning in Hernando County

lightning-strike.png
Posted
and last updated

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — One person was struck by lightning in Hernando County on Sunday evening, officials said.

The Hernando County Fire Rescue said just before 7 p.m., crews were dispatched to the incident in Ridge Manor.

When they arrived, crews found the victim in cardiac arrest. Advanced Life Support treatment was initiated, and the victim was resuscitated while being taken to the hospital.

There is no additional information at this time on the victim's current condition.

Largo family loses home in morning fire, forced to start over

Mother and her nonverbal son with autism 20 escape safely as the home is condemned; community steps in to help with housing and recovery.

Largo family loses home in morning fire, forced to start over