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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough

Hernando County Sheriff's Office evacuates Tropical Drive residents after discovery of potential rocket-propelled grenade

Authorities evacuated homes and blocked a street in Weeki Wachee on Tuesday after a resident reported finding a suspected rocket-propelled grenade. Hernando County Sheriff's deputies are currently investigating the object.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the immediate vicinity of Tropical Drive were required to evacuate their homes while law enforcement assessed a potential explosive threat.

Key Facts

  • A resident on Tropical Drive in Weeki Wachee reported finding a suspected rocket-propelled grenade.
  • The Hernando County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into the object.
  • Homes in the immediate area were evacuated as a safety precaution.
  • A street in the neighborhood was blocked off by law enforcement.

Who's Mentioned

personAl Nienhuis“Hernando County Sheriff”organizationHernando County Sheriff's Office“Lead agency investigating the ordnance”locationHernando Beach“Area where residents might hear the detonation”organizationMacDill Air Force Base“Agency managing the disposal of the device”organizationCitrus County Bomb Squad“Initial responding bomb squad”locationTropical Drive“Street where the device was found”locationWeeki Wachee“Location of the incident”