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Computer thief uses cat food as a cover...literally

Spring Hill, Florida -- Detectives arrested a man Monday who they say stole four laptop computers from a Spring Hill Walmart store on two occasions.

Hernando Sheriff's detectives say 35-year-old Jason Brady was seen on surveillance video twice on April 30 and twice on May 3 putting a laptop computer in a shopping cart and then putting a large bag of cat food on top of it. He would then leave the store without paying for either of them.

The total value of all four computers was over $3,000.

Brady was arrested and charged with four counts of retail theft.

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Woman arrested for not making her children wear seatbelts

Brooksville, Florida -- A woman has been arrested for not wearing her seat belt -- and allowing her children to do the same. 

On May 4, officers from the Brooksville Police Department stopped Shirel Nelson for not wearing her seatbelt. While talking to her an officer noticed that her two small children were also not wearing seatbelts. 

Further investigation revealed that Shirel's driver's license was suspended and she was a habitual traffic offender. 

Nelson was placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County jail. 

Black bear surprises Spring Hill neighborhood

Spring Hill, FL -- Residents in one Spring Hill neighborhood got quite the surprise this week when a black bear decided to wander through.

Juan Franco lives in the 6200 block of Alderwood Street and says he spotted the bear about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in his backyard.

"I saw it and it surprised me and then I went back (in) and got my camera," Franco recounted.

Update: Spring Hill stabbing, suspect arrested

Spring Hill, Florida-- Hernando County deputies are investigating a stabbing that took place at a Spring Hill home Thursday evening. 

According to reports, deputies were called to the home, located on the 4100 block to of Dristol Avenue, some time before 6:30 after an altercation between two men grew violent. 

Upon arrival, deputies found Carl DeRoberts at the address. DeRoberts admitted that he stabbed Douglas Tramill after they got in an argument. 

Avoid human-bear conflicts

Avoid human-bear conflicts

Hernando County, Florida -- Recently, a bear was sighted near Alderwood Street in the Spring Hill area of Hernando County, where a known bear population exists along the coast.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Hernando County Sheriff's Office want residents to know what to do if they see a bear and how to avoid creating problems with one.

Hernando Animal Services offers May money-saving specials!

Hernando Animal Services offers May money-saving specials!

Hernando County, Florida-- Animal Services is making the month of May the perfect time for a new pet!

According to reps, they're offering three specials with free, or reduced adoption fees, throughout the month.

The first special starts as early as today, May 3. Today, and every other Friday this month, the adoption fee will be waived for all cats and dogs, leaving adoptees with just a $10 licensing fee.

EXTRA: 5 things to lower your cable bill

St. Petersburg, FL -- If you have cable then you know it can be expensive. But experts say there are 5 things you can go to get a better rate and save money.

First, do some research, shop around and play the competition card.