News for Human Interest
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Monday, April 14, 2025
Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Approves Resolution Supporting State Government Efficiency Efforts(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously voted on April 8, 2025, to approve a Resolution supporting government efforts in identifying unnecessary spending, creating ...read more
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
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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
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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
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Tuesday, April 08, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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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
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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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
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Monday, March 10, 2025
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Monday, March 10, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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