Brooksville, Florida - A pregnant mother in Brooksville is accused of beating two kittens with an aluminum bat. The kittens' injuries were so severe that one of them died and the other is badly hurt.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says it happened at the Hill N. Dale Community Park at 6460 Boxwood Street in Brooksville around 7:30 p.m. Friday. But detectives say witnesses told them that 24-year-old Wilana Frazier didn't act alone. They say she allowed her young sons to participate too. Her son's are 5 and 8.

Four kids at the playground told detectives they watched as Frazier beat the two kittens, who were just a few weeks old. Patrick Pace, a supervisor with Hernando County Animal Services says one of his animal control officers responded and found one kitten "unconscious and unresponsive."

Brooksville, FL -- The foreclosure epidemic in the United States is showing no sign of slowing down, especially since millions of Americans are underwater on their mortgage, owing more than their home is worth.

Facing foreclosure is stressful for families, especially if they do not full understand the process. To educate homeowners about the options that are available, the Neighborhood Community Foundation will conduct a free foreclosure prevention workshop in Brooksville on Tuesday, June 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Quality Inn at 30307 Cortez Blvd.
 
An independent, nonprofit organization based in Sarasota, the Neighborhood Community Foundation strives to help residents develop a better understanding of the foreclosure process, recognize their legal rights, and learn about their options and potential solutions so they can remain in their home.

Brooksville, Florida -- Monday, the Greater Hernando Chamber of Commerce starts a professional development training series: Five Essential Topics for Managers and Supervisors.

The series, which continues June 13, aims to help participants become better coaches, role models and supporters in the workplace.

The cost is $10 per person, or $15 for two people.  Participants who attend four classes get a fifth class free.