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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Hernando County to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting and
Grand Opening of Anderson Snow Splash Park
(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County invites the community to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the new Anderson Snow Splash Park on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:00am. The event will be held at 1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609, and is open to the public.
This ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Participate in Regional Water Supply Plan Workshops
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold two virtual public workshops seeking feedback on the draft 2025 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP). The virtual workshops will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 and at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26. A new plan is developed every five years and presents the projected water ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Upcoming Hernando County Board of County Commissioners
Budget Workshop and Public Hearings
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold the following upcoming budget workshop and public hearings. The Office of Management and Budget will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget for Hernando County to the BOCC on the following dates in the John ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 16, 2025
Hernando County Utilities Department Schedules Force Main Improvements on Azora Road(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department will be performing scheduled force main improvements on Azora Road beginning June 16, 2025. This work will require access to Azora Road from Northcliffe Boulevard to be closed. This closure is expected to last until June 23, 2025.
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 16, 2025
Scheduled Overnight Road Closure on Landover Boulevard and Chalmer Street to Install a New UtilityCrossing in Spring Hill
(Brooksville, FL) – A contractor for Hernando County Utilities Department will be installing a new utility crossing at Landover Boulevard and Clyburn Street the night of June 23, 2025. This work will require travel lane closures on Landover Boulevard from Millwood Road to ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 16, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community, Political
Friday, June 13, 2025
A small business lives and dies by impressions. Before a customer has walked into a store or clicked “Add to Cart,” their eyes have done most of the deciding. It’s no secret that design plays a powerful role in shaping trust, curiosity, and sales. But for entrepreneurs wearing ten hats and running short on time, professional-looking visuals can feel just out of reach—until they realize the best ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Hernando County Alerts Public to Fraudulent Water Bill Payment Scam
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) is warning residents of a recent scam targeting local customers attempting to pay their water bills. A resident contacted customer service at HCUD after encountering a fraudulent phone call imitating the Hernando County Utilities Department. The suspicious ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan Community Meeting Scheduled for June 25
(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Government is inviting the public to participate in a community meeting to help guide the development of the Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP). The PDRP is a joint effort between Hernando, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties. The event will be held:
Wednesday, June 25, 20256:00 PM ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Closure of Linda Pedersen Park Observation TowerEffective Immediately – Closed Until Further Notice
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department is notifying the public that the Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower is closed to all public use until further notice due to serious safety concerns identified in recent structural inspections.
Constructed in 1994, the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
DOH-Hernando County Issues Rabies Alert
Hernando County, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) is issuing a rabies alert in Hernando County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a racoon that was killed in the Spring Lake Highway/Neff Lake area off Frog Lane in Hernando County on June 9, 2025. DOH-Hernando is monitoring rabies among wild animals in ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 09, 2025
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Monday, June 09, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital broke ground on a freestanding emergency center
on Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill
SPRING HILL, Fla. (June 5, 2025) – HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, Hernando County and community partners held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 5 to ceremoniously begin construction on a freestanding emergency department.
The HCA Florida Oak Hill South Emergency will be ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
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Monday, June 09, 2025
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Monday, June 09, 2025
Hernando County Office Closures in Observance of Juneteenth
(Brooksville, FL) – The following Hernando County offices/services will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth:All Hernando County Government officesLibrary Services
Normal business hours will resume for these offices/services on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Transit Services (TheBus):
TheBus will be ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 09, 2025
In Memoriam: Lu the HippopotamusJan. 26, 1960 – June 8, 2025
Lu, the beloved African hippopotamus and cherished resident of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025.
Born at the San Diego Zoo on Jan. 26, 1960, Lu came to Homosassa Springs in 1964. A charismatic actor, he was a movie ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 09, 2025
Hernando Arts
June 2025
Be sure to check out the Classes section of our website for local art camps this summer, join us today for the last Hernando Beach Front Porch Art Walk of the summer, and save the date for our first Dinner with the Artist next month on July 17!Hernando Beach Front Porch Art Walk
TODAY, June 7 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Don't miss the last art walk before it pauses for the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, June 05, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released a Request for Information (RFI) related to Executive Order 14247: “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” This initiative supports the transition of federal disbursements from paper checks to electronic payments.
According to a Treasury news release:
Beginning September 30, 2025, all federal payments currently made ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, June 05, 2025
We are excited to invite you to the first annual Girl Scout Connection Expo—a free event designed to connect local businesses with Girl Scout leaders and their troops. This gathering provides a unique opportunity for businesses like yours to showcase services, products, and experiences that benefit Girl Scouts in our community, while also promoting your business.
By participating, you will have ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 02, 2025
Hernando County, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Brooksville area off Ted Road (34601) in Hernando County on May 28, 2025. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies may be currently present in the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Traffic Advisory: Water Main Break in School Zone Near Explorer K-8
(Brooksville, FL) – A water main break has occurred near the intersection of Landover Boulevard and Tillery Road, directly impacting the school zone around Explorer K-8.
The break has reduced traffic to a single lane, and significant congestion is expected over the next several hours. Please be especially cautious from 3:00 ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Two Florida State Parks Ranked Among Nation’s BestBeaches
St. Andrews State Park, Panama City, Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce that two Florida State Parks have once again been recognized among the best beaches in the nation on Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beach List for 2025.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples is ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Hernando County Strategic Plan - Commissioner Forum I
(Brooksville, FL) – Community members are encouraged to attend Commissioner Forum I, a public meeting for the Strategic Planning Process, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hernando County Utilities Department, 15365 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613.
The forum will feature a discussion of Phase I findings and ...read more
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Florida State Parks and Florida Prepaid Team Up to Inspire Learning, Adventure and Savings
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program are once again partnering to help families invest in their children’s future while enjoying the natural wonders of the Sunshine State. Now in its fourth year, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Florida SBDC Network Announces Keynote Speakers
for 2025 Small Business Success Summit
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the fourth annual Small Business Success Summit, which will be held August 18-19 ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, May 19, 2025
HERricane HERnando June 23 – 27, 2025
(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management will host HERricane HERnando on June 23-27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hernando County Emergency Operations Center, located at 18900 Cortez Blvd. in Brooksville. HERricane HERnando is a five-day summer camp for young women ages 13-17 to learn about emergency management as a career, ...read more
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Monday, May 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2025
Contact: communications@myfloridalicense.com
(850) 922-8981
Florida DBPR Provides Resources to Protect Florida Businesses and Consumers Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is providing resources to protect and educate Florida businesses and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, May 19, 2025
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital to Require Visitors to Register Upon Entry
New visitor process to increase safety, security and efficiency effective May 20
BROOKSVILLE, FL (5/16/2025) – HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital will implement a visitor management system beginning Tuesday, May 20 to support the safety and well-being of patients and hospital colleagues.
“Hospitals need to be a safe space ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, May 19, 2025
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
For the safety of our colleagues, patients and visitors we are implementing the following:
VISITOR BADGE SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED TUESDAY, MAY 20
In recent months, we have engaged in discussions, roundtables and exercises surrounding colleague safety. An area of concern that we have addressed and that we are excited to implement is the new visitor badge system.
The new system ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Thursday, May 08, 2025
Florida Named Finalist for 2025 National Gold Medal Award
~ Four-time Gold Medal winner once again competes for the nation’s highest honor in public lands stewardship ~
Alafia River State Park, Hillsborough County, Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks has once again been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation ...read more
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Florida SBDC Network Announces 2024 Economic Impact:
Billions in Sales, Thousands of Jobs, and Over 1,000 New Businesses
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is proud to share its 2024 economic impact results, highlighting another banner year of ...read more
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Thursday, May 01, 2025
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Monday, April 21, 2025
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital announces May through August 2025 expectant parents’ classes
Hernando County, Fla. (4/17/2025) – HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is pleased to announce its spring and summer expectant parents’ class, tours and support groups class schedule.
Classes are provided at no charge for hospital patients and their support person. Registration is required. The following ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 17, 2025
In a landscape where attention is both currency and competition, visual content isn’t optional—it’s elemental. For small businesses fighting to be seen amid algorithmic tides and ad-saturated timelines, a single image, reel, or story can cut through the noise in ways no text post ever will. It isn’t just about looking good; it’s about being remembered, shared, and trusted. The most effective ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Orange County: Disaster Loans Available for Hurricane Relief
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Orange County on Monday, Jan. 13, to assist small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations who sustained economic losses from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“SBA’s BRCs are a cornerstone of ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Upcoming Florida-Friendly Landscaping Events:
Water Awareness Speaker Series – Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 10:00 am, HCUD Admin building, 15365 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Winter Gardening Wonderland
(Brooksville, FL) – In this class, Extension Agent Dr. Lester will teach the best practices for having a successful winter vegetable garden and Florida-Friendly Landscaping ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, December 16, 2024
CITY OF BROOKSVILLE ANNOUNCES 2025 HOLIDAY AND MEETING SCHEDULES
Brooksville, Florida (December 10, 2024) – On December 9, 2024, during a regular City Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council adopted the 2025 Holiday and Meeting Schedules.
All regular City Council meetings are scheduled for the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers unless otherwise ...read more
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Monday, October 21, 2024
SBA Disaster Loans Available in Florida for Private Non-Profit Organizations
ATLANTA -The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Florida that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of Hurricane Milton.
Eligible PNP ...read more
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
This October, in honor of Women's Small Business Month, it's essential to acknowledge the cutting-edge tools that enable women entrepreneurs to optimize their workflows and fuel growth. Adobe Acrobat provides a robust set of features aimed at boosting efficiency, simplifying document management, enhancing team collaboration, and streamlining crucial business processes. For women entrepreneurs ...read more
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Friday, October 04, 2024
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS
in the Florida counties of: Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Leon, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla; for economic injury only in the contiguous Florida counties of: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Collier, ...read more
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Friday, October 04, 2024
For Immediate Release: October 3, 2024FloridaCommerce Announces More Than $60 Million Available through Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene~ Recent legislation signed into law by Governor DeSantis increased the loan repayment period to 10 years ~TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the availability of $60 million to support ...read more
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Friday, July 26, 2024
When your business encounters tough times, having a solid strategy is crucial for navigating the challenges ahead. This article explores practical and actionable strategies to help your business weather the storm and emerge stronger. From optimizing financial management to enhancing operational efficiency, these tips will equip you with the tools to turn adversity into opportunity, ensuring your ...read more
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