News for Human Interest

Hernando County Government, TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital, and National Fitness Campaign provide free fitness for everyone in Hernando CountyState-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court at Veterans Memorial Park(Brooksville, FL) —Hernando County Government in partnership with TampaWell, activated by Tampa General Hospital and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) has brought a brand new ...read more

New Residential Waste Provider Starts January 2, 2026Residents invited to attend an upcoming open house to learn about route and schedule changes(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County will transition to Coastal Waste and Recycling as the new residential trash, recycling and yard waste collection provider beginning January 2, 2026. This transition is part of the County’s efforts to maintain reliable, ...read more

In-Person Public Meeting for Parks & Recreation Master Plan(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Government invites residents to attend an in-person public meeting for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Hernando County Utilities Department Building, located at 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613, in the ...read more

HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group Fall 2025 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety    BROOKSVILLE, FL (11/13/2025)—  HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” ...read more

Hernando County Utilities Department Announces Update to Wellhead Protection Area Ordinance(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) is updating the County’s Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) ordinance, an important tool used to protect the quality of drinking water for residents and businesses. A Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) is the land area surrounding a public water ...read more

  Florida SBDC Network State Director Named Among State’s Most Influential Leaders for Fourth Consecutive Year     Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, proudly announces that Greg Britton, state director, has once again been named among Florida’s most influential business leaders by ...read more

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

DOH - Hernando Reminds Residents of Septic Permitting DeadlineHernando County, Fla. —Effective December 15, 2025, repairs or modifications to existing septic systems on all lot sizes in the Priority Focus Areas (PFA) within the Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) areas will need to install an enhanced nitrogen-reducing system.   The requirements will affect those living in the Homosassa and ...read more