Reporting an accident
A crash involving injury or death or apparent damage of at least $500 must be reported immediately to local police or the sheriff or nearest Florida Highway Patrol office. [leg.state.fl.us]
Accident Report Copy
Hernando County Sheriff's Office records requests may be submitted through its online portal; the page also links the Florida Crash Portal and lists the Spring Hill District 2 office at 7499 Forest Oaks Boulevard. [hernandosheriff.org]
Parking
Parking is prohibited on sidewalks and crosswalks and within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; vehicles in signed tow-away zones may be towed and impounded. [library.municode.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Vehicles parked in signed county tow-away zones may be towed and impounded at an officer's request; release requires payment of all lawful towing and storage charges. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Hernando County Sheriff non-emergency is 352-754-6830; the Spring Hill District 2 office is 352-688-5000 and after-hours calls use 352-754-6830. [hernandosheriff.org]
Fees
Florida limits a pre-removal release fee to no more than one-half of the posted towing rate; towing firms must file and display their current towing and storage rates. [leg.state.fl.us]
Private-property towing
Florida permits removal from private property without the vehicle owner's consent when statutory notice conditions are met; the towing company must notify local law enforcement within 30 minutes. [leg.state.fl.us]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.