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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Black Deaf Experience Event to Highlight Culture, History, and Mental Health New Port Richey, FL — February 21, 2026 — Community members are invited to attend Black Deaf Experience: Past & Present, a special event celebrating the culture, history, and lived experiences of the Black Deaf community. The program will feature a Black Deaf panel sharing personal perspectives on life past and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, February 16, 2026
Hernando County Government to Host Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway Sign Unveiling(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County will host a sign unveiling ceremony onFriday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to commemorate the designation of a portion of California Street as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway.The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted and approved the memorial designation ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, February 16, 2026
Hernando County Parks and Recreation’s 23rd Annual Father-Daughter Dance– Tickets Still Available for Friday Night!(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that tickets for the 23rd Annual Father-Daughter Dance are selling fast. Saturday, February 21, is now SOLD OUT, but there are still tickets available for Friday, February 20, 2026.The event will be held ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Categories: Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, February 09, 2026
Hernando County Public Library System Will Host a Library Facilities Master Plan Workshop and Online Survey(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Public Library System will host an in-person public workshop to discuss the Library Facilities Master Plan on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.The workshop will take place in the Utilities Training Room at the Hernando County ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, February 09, 2026
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, February 09, 2026
The 2nd Annual Kass Circle Sidewalk Festival Will Be Held on February 21, 2026 (Brooksville, FL) – The 2nd Annual Kass Circle Sidewalk Festival will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 1396 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, FL, 34606. This free, family-friendlyevent invites residents to enjoy a lively outdoor atmosphere while connecting with local businesses and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Warming Center to Reopen Thursday Night in Hernando County(Brooksville, FL) – In response to forecasted cold temperatures, Hernando County Emergency Management, in partnership with the City of Brooksville, will reopen the Warming Center to provide warmth and comfort to those in need.The Warming Center will operate at the Enrichment Center, located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville, FL ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, February 02, 2026
                 Statewide Support of Enforcement Legislation to Strengthen Accountability and Protect Floridians    HB 1341 reinforces public safety, strengthens protections for minors, and enhances licensure integrity across DBPR regulated industries        TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Secretary ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, February 02, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 28, 2026CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@FloridaDEP.govIn Case You Missed It: Celebrating the Completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration ProjectPictured from L-R: SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett; USACE Jacksonville District Commander Brandon Bowman; Conservancy of Southwest Florida President and CEO Rob Moher; SFWMD Governing Board Chairman ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, February 02, 2026
Learn About Heart Failure Treatment Options at a Free Community Talk on Wednesday, March 4, 2026BROOKSVILLE, FL (1/29/2026) -- HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital invites the community to “Protect your heart: heart failure diagnosis and treatment,” an interactive educational session to learn about heart failure diagnosis and treatment options.The session, presented by board-certified interventional ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, February 02, 2026
Network Insights Newsletter | January 2026       A Message from the State Director     Valued Partners,  Every new year brings exciting milestones, recognition, and opportunities. This year is especially meaningful for our Network as we celebrate 50 years of the Florida SBDC Network and 40 years of our APEX Accelerator ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, February 02, 2026
Hernando County Parks and Recreation’s 23rd Annual Father-Daughter DanceBoots and Bows: A Western-Inspired Evening to Remember(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 23rd Annual Father Daughter Dance, a cherished local tradition celebrating the special bond between fathers and daughters. The event will be held over two ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Florida SBDC Network Announces Registration, Call for Presentations for 2026 Small Business Success SummitFlorida 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 2026 Small Business Success Summit, which will be held August 17-18 at the Sunseeker Resort in ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Named One of America’s 250 Best Hospitalsfor Third Year in a RowOak Hill Hospital is Hernando County’s only hospital to rank among the top 5% nationwide since 2024BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (1/27/2026) – HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital announced today that it has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, the number one site Americans use when searching for ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, January 26, 2026
Call for Nominations:DEP's Southwest District 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award~Nominations due Feb. 27, 2026~DEP’s Southwest District is now accepting nominations for its Environmental Stewardship Achievement Award, which recognizes businesses, organizations and local governments that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to protecting Florida's natural resources.Eligible nominees in Citrus, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, January 26, 2026
Local Weichert® Affiliated Offices Welcome New Team MembersMorris Plains, N.J. (Grassroots Newswire) January 22, 2026 - Weichert® affiliated offices in the Spring Hill area have recently added the following individuals to their team. * Anthony Ramos, who joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors® - Florida Tropics, located at 50 Commercial Way in Spring Hill. For more ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, January 26, 2026
Brooksville, Florida): The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1298 at Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV) recently marked an extraordinary aviation achievement by honoring fourteen local pilots with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The awards were presented during an appreciation luncheon on January 10 and recognized aviators who have ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, January 22, 2026
  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 on Wednesday, January 21, at the Florida Capitol Courtyard.      The annual event celebrated and highlighted the vital role small ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Hernando County Code Compliance Installed Human Trafficking Awareness Signage in Massage Parlors Throughout the County(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Code Compliance is taking proactive steps to help prevent human trafficking by implementing standardized human trafficking awareness signage in massage establishments throughout the county.From late October through mid-November 2025, Code ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
We are excited to announce that the State Animal Response Coalition (SARC) is coming to Hernando County to host FL-018 (OpsSAS) Small Animal Sheltering - Operations Level.The class will be held in our EOC on April 28th and 29th from 9-5. Please see the flyer attached to register on the SARC page. We also ask that you register on the https://trac.floridadisaster.org/ website as well. The course ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Small business owners in the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce know that preparedness isn’t optional—it’s survival strategy. Storms, power outages, supply disruptions, and health emergencies can threaten operations without warning. Preparing now not only protects your people and assets but also strengthens community resilience across the county. Learn below about: Practical steps for ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
 Share your expertise and become a speaker at one of our upcoming events!  The Florida SBDC Network hosts two major events each year in conjunction with one another - the Small Business Success Summit and the Florida SBDC Annual Professional Development Conference. In 2026, both events will take place at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, August 17-19.  To ensure attendees gain access to ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, January 05, 2026
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital offers free educational classes for expectant parents  January – June 2026 schedule offers in person and virtual options  Hernando County, Fla. (12/31/2025) – HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital offers a variety of free educational classes for expectant moms and a support person. From learning to prepare for delivery day, to breastfeeding tips and tricks, we invite our ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, December 22, 2025
     Calling All Artists Join us for the 41stAnnual Art in the Park!       Join us underneath the oak trees this spring and exhibit in Hernando County’s largest art show! With over 100 fine arts exhibitors, a crowd of 6,000 art lovers, and $6,500 in cash prizes — you won’t want to miss this!Artists and crafters of all mediums are invited to ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, December 08, 2025
The Story in Motion Once upon a time, a newsletter and ribbon-cutting photo could carry a chamber’s message for months. But today’s digital economy runs on motion and sound. The way communities learn, connect, and act is now driven by multimedia storytelling — the blend of video, audio, and immersive content that pulls audiences in instead of just informing them. For chambers of commerce like ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Monday, November 10, 2025
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Political, Press Release
Monday, November 03, 2025
Anderson Snow Splash Park Fall Hours and Operations(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Parks and Recreation announces upcoming adjustments to the hours of operation for the Anderson Snow Splash Park (1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609) as the facility transitions to its fall schedule.Beginning Tuesday, November 4, the Anderson Snow Splash Park will be closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Powell Road Resurfacing Project to Begin November 3, 2025(Brooksville, FL) – Department of Public Works announces that roadway improvement work will soon begin on Powell Road, from California Street to the SR 589 Bridge. The upcoming project will include the addition of a 4-foot paved shoulder on both sides of the roadway, as well as milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement. Construction ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
You’re hiring your first employee. Or maybe expanding locations. Or fielding more customer orders than ever. Whatever the milestone, local businesses at transitional moments quickly run into one common friction: outdated operations that hold everything back. Modernizing your day-to-day systems isn’t just about tech for tech’s sake. It’s about reclaiming your time, reducing unnecessary costs, ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Sudden success can feel like a champagne moment—bubbly, celebratory, and a little intoxicating. Yet behind the cork-popping and congratulations lies a quieter reality: rapid growth can destabilize a business if it isn’t met with steady hands and thoughtful strategy. The challenge is not just keeping up with new demand but building systems, teams, and processes that ensure sustainability. Without ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
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, 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
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, 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