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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Oak Hill Hospital Hosts Inaugural NICU Reunion   What:  HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is hosting its first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) reunion for babies cared for there since opening in August 2020. The event marks nearly five years caring for the tiniest and sickest babies in the region. Oak Hill Hospital’s NICU is the only Level 3 NICU in Hernando, Citrus and Pasco counties that ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
                        CITY OF BROOKSVILLE GOVERNMENT OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON                                  FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025, INOBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY     Brooksville, Florida (April 7, 2025) – City of Brooksville government offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday on April 18, 2025, and will reopen at regular hours on Monday, April 21, 2025.     Residential garbage ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Tra Williams to Keynote 2025 Florida SBDC at USF Business Awards Luncheon  TAMPA, Fla.(April 8, 2025) – On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Florida Small Business Development Center at USF will recognize businesses from the 10-county Tampa Bay region at the 2025 Florida SBDC at USF Annual Business Awards. The 2025 Annual Business Awards will recognize Florida SBDC at USF and U.S. Small Business ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 07, 2025
  Hernando County Department of Public Works Launches a Hernando County Safety Action Plan (Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Government, in partnership with Kimley-Horn, is excited to announce the launch of the Hernando County Safety Action Plan. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All Program, this comprehensive project aims to ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, April 07, 2025
Golf Cart Usage and Speed Limit Changes Approved in the Hernando Beach Business District (Brooksville, FL) – At the March 25, 2025, Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the BOCC approved a resolution that will reduce the speed limit and allow the use of golf carts within the Hernando Beach Business District along Shoal Line Boulevard. The new measures are aimed at ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, April 07, 2025
                    Hail to the 2025 Chasco Ball King & Queen NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – April 5, 2025 — Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind is pleased to announce our 2025 King Pithla Gary Gann and Queen Chasco Angie Gardner who were crowned on March 28th at the 2025 Chasco Coronation Ball. The Ball celebrates the outstanding contributions made by many in our community with nominations ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Hernando Arts April 2025 Wow! March was incredible, with ten new statues unveiled for the Mermaid Tale Trail and another successful Art in the Park event! Up next, we are getting ready for the Congressional Art Competition for high schoolers - but there are tons of other upcoming art events and opportunities for all ages. And don’t forget to vote for us for “Best Event” in the Hernando Sun ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
  April is Water Conservation Month in Hernando CountyFind Out Ways You Can Conserve Water (Brooksville, FL) – At the March 25, 2025, Hernando County Board of County Commissioners meeting, a resolution was adopted proclaiming April as Water Conservation Month. Everyone has a role to play in conserving and protecting Hernando County’s water resources. Watering lawns and landscapes continues to ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Hernando County Emergency Management Announces Launch                   of the Statewide Elevate Florida Program(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management is pleased to announce the launch of the Elevate Florida program, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen community resilience by mitigating residential properties against natural hazards. The program, spearheaded by ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The regular monthly meeting of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council will be held: Thursday, April 10, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the Silver Dolphin Restaurant 4036 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607  The purpose of this meeting is to consider routine business matters of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council. All meetings of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council are open to the ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Code Compliance Month Allows Homeowners to Reduce Liens in May (Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted a resolution proclaiming May as Code Compliance Month at the March 25, 2025, BOCC meeting.   Any individual who owns property that has been liened by Hernando County for a code enforcement violation may complete a one-time application for a 50% ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, March 31, 2025
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, hosted its annual Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol yesterday, Wednesday, March 26th.   Held at the Florida State Capitol Courtyard, this event highlighted the critical role small businesses play in ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, March 31, 2025
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is announcing an important change to its meeting schedule for Land Use public hearings. With the exception of April’s Land Use Hearing taking place on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9am, all Land Use public hearings will now take place at 9am on the first Tuesday of each month. The Board will be sitting in ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, March 31, 2025
Street Market Brings Shopping, Food, and Fun to Brooksville – Now Featuring Critter Corner Market! Brooksville, FL – Experience the charm of historic downtown Brooksville like never before at the Downtown Street Market, where local artisans, food vendors, and small businesses come together to create a vibrant shopping experience! This month, we’re excited to introduce a special new feature – ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, March 31, 2025
            Friday Night Live Brings High-Energy Music to Downtown Brooksville                                             with Actual Bank Robbers Brooksville, FL – Get ready for an electrifying night of live music at Friday Night Live in downtown Brooksville. On Friday, April 11th, 2025, the Actual Bank Robbers take the stage, delivering their signature blend of pop rock that’s sure to get ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Hernando County Utilities Department Responds to Force Main Break   (Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department would like to inform the public of a force main break caused by a private contractor at the intersection of Linden Drive and Mariner Boulevard, in the area just south of Spring Hill Drive. Crews from the Utilities Department, along with the Department of Public ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Hernando County Utilities Department Schedules Force Main Improvements on Landover Boulevard   (Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department will be performing scheduled force main improvements on Landover Boulevard beginning April 7, 2025. This work will require travel lane closures on Landover Boulevard and side streets between Chalmer Street and Clyburn Street (see map ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, March 24, 2025
At Immediate MedCare & Family Doctors, we believe quality healthcare starts with strong community roots. Proudly serving Spring Hill, Brooksville, and Northcliffe, our practice is committed to providing compassionate, senior-focused primary care tailored to the unique needs of our aging population. As a trusted healthcare provider in Hernando County, our physicians specialize in managing ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Hernando County Government Department of Public Works Hosts Annual Touch-A-Truck EventFree Family Fun Event Featuring Trucks, Equipment, and So Much More   (Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Government's Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting a free Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, April 5th from 9am-1:30pm. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and learn more about the awesome ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, March 17, 2025
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Named Among Nation’s Best for Patient Safety Oak Hill Hospital among the nation’s top 5% for exceptional, patient-centered care for two consecutive years   BROOKSVILLE, FL (March 14, 2025) – HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital announced today that it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Tangerine Queen - Susan Mahon Ms. Tangerine Royale - Shelby Meurant Teen Miss - Snow Anna Mazourek Junior Miss - Brianna Roush Little Miss - Alessandra Hampton Teenie Tot - Aurora Rapaport Tangerine Cutie - Kahlani Thomas Tail Wagger - "Flower" Brooks
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Tom Varn Park Splash Pad has been reopened. The power to the Splash Pad and its portable bathrooms was temporarily shut off while maintenance work was done on the pavilion. Due to the efficiency of Duke Energy and the City of Brooksville Parks and Recreation team, the power to both the Splash Pad and the portable bathrooms has been restored. The Splash Pad is open seven days a week, from 8:00 ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Premier hosts 2nd Annual Runway for Hope   Wednesday, June 4th - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Silverthorn County Club, Spring Hill       Back by popular demand, Premier Community HealthCare is holding our 2nd Annual Runway for Hope Ladies Night & Fashion Show! This time in Hernando County.   Once again, the guests will be served hors d'oeuvres, desserts and champagne by dignitary gentleman and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, March 10, 2025
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, March 10, 2025
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Saturday, March 01, 2025
SBA Reopens Deadlines for Physical Damage Loans in Disaster-Affected Areas Impacted by the 2024 Federal Funding LapseHelene relief still available for Florida Businesses and Residents ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extending the physical damage loan deadline for disaster declarations affected by the 2024 federal funding lapse. The new deadline to apply is April 27, ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Friday, January 24, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest, Education
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
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
   Florida SBDC Network Announces Registration, Call for Presentations for 2025 Small Business Success Summit     Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, has opened registration and call for presentations for the 2025 Small Business Success Summit, which will be held ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
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
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Hernando County Government is launching a yearlong process to develop a strategic plan for the future, and we want you to be part of it! The County invites residents and businesses to join Community Engagement Session I on December 18, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hernando County Utilities Department, 15365 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL. Your voice matters as we work together to create a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Political, Press Release
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
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
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
Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
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
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
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
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
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
Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Disaster Field Operations Center EastRelease Date: July 22, 2024Contact: Mark Ihenacho (404) 331-0333 Mark.Ihenacho@sba.govRelease Number: 24-507, FL 20413/20414Follow us on X, Facebook, Blogs & InstagramSBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Miami Gardens, FL Extends Closing Date to Monday, July 29Atlanta – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will extend the closing ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, May 08, 2023
Small business owners have a lot going on. In addition to running the day-to-day operations of their businesses, they also have to assume a lot of other company positions, from marketing and sales to HR and finance. It's no wonder, then, that financial mistakes are all too common. To help you avoid making some costly errors, the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce put together a list of ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press Release