News for Community
Monday, June 30, 2025
New Tour BVL Walking Tour Brochures Unveiled
BROOKSVILLE, FL – Brooksville Main Street is thrilled to announce the official release of its brand-new Tour BVL walking tour brochures, offering visitors and residents alike an immersive way to explore the rich history and unique charm of downtown Brooksville. These beautifully designed brochures feature ten distinct, self-guided walking tours, ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 30, 2025
Hernando County Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day(Brooksville, FL) – The following Hernando County Government offices/services will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.All Hernando County Government officesLibrary ServicesTransit Services (TheBus)
Normal hours will resume for these offices/services during the next operational day.
Hernando ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 30, 2025
DEP Advances Statewide Water Quality Protections with Updated Restoration Plans
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adopted 28 updated nutrient Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), marking a major advancement in Florida’s commitment to improving water quality and fulfilling the requirements of the Clean Waterways Act.
These BMAPs provide a ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 30, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 30, 2025
Hernando County Development Services Updated Operations
(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County’s Development Services Department lobbies will be closed on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 2pm-4pm for staff training.
Development Services includes Code Enforcement, Building, Planning and Zoning Divisions.
For more information on Development Services, please visit www.HernandoCounty.us.
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 30, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Brooksville Main Street Presents Moonlight Movies:
Moana 2 – Wayfinding Under the Stars
Brooksville, FL – Aloha kākou! Brooksville Main Street is excited to invite families and film lovers to a magical evening under the stars with the July edition of Moonlight Movies: "Moana 2 – Wayfinding Under the Stars" Get ready to journey beyond the reef! Gather your loved ones, pack your coziest ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Coming Up at United Way
June 2025 | Issue: 40
Free Financial Literacy CourseWednesday, June 25th @ 2:00pm
Reserve Your Spot
Post-Disaster Redevelopment PlanWednesday, June 25th @ 6:00pm
Learn More
Long-Term Recovery Group #7Thursday, June 26th @ 2:00pm
Get Involved
COAD Meeting #91Monday, June 30th @ 9:30am
Join the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, June 23, 2025
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Monday, June 23, 2025
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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
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
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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: General News Article, Community, Press Release
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: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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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: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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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: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
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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
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
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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: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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, 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
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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