News for Human Interest

Hernando County Issues Burn Ban  (Brooksville, FL) In accordance with Hernando County Code Chapter 12 Article VI, Hernando County is instituting an emergency temporary prohibition (Burn Ban) of all outdoor burning effective April 14th, 2026, for all unincorporated areas of Hernando County and the City of Brooksville. Hernando County Fire Rescue has recognized a spike in the number of brush fires. ...read more

Hernando County Emergency Management to Host Annual Hurricane & Safety Expo(Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management will host its 2026 #HernandoPrepares Hurricane & Safety Expo on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This free, family-friendly event will take place at Hernando High School, located at 111 Ernie Chatman Run, Brooksville, FL 34601.The #HernandoPrepares ...read more

Hernando County Library System Is Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Spring Hill Branch(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Library System will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Spring Hill Branch on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.The celebration is open to the public and will take place at the Spring Hill Library Branch, located at 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring ...read more

Learn About Stroke Prevention at a Free Community Talk on Tuesday, May 19BROOKSVILLE, FL (4/7/2026) -- HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital invites the community to “Stroke Prevention: What you need to know,” an interactive educational session to learn about stroke prevention and signs of a stroke.The session, presented by board-certified emergency medicine physician Christopher Komurek, DO, will be held ...read more

DOH-Hernando Temporary Office Closure for Facility Improvements  Hernando County, Fla. —The Brooksville office of the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County, located at 300 S Main Str., will be temporarily closed from April 13 – May 10, 2026. While the Brooksville location is closed, all services will remain available at our  Spring Hill location, located at 7551 Forest Oaks Blvd., ...read more

                                                                                                  Brooksville in Bloom! Downtown Street Market Celebrates Spring and the Iconic Brooksville Bell Flower  BROOKSVILLE, FL — As the gardens of Florida begin to burst with color, Brooksville Main Street is thrilled to announce the next edition of the Downtown Street Market on Saturday, April 18th, ...read more

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners Confirms New Utilities Director(Brooksville, FL) – At the March 24, 2026, Board of County Commissioners Meeting, Brad Smith was confirmed as the new Utilities Director. Brad previously served as Interim Director and has now been promoted to the permanent role.A sixth-generation Brooksville native, Brad brings a deep-rooted pride and commitment to the ...read more

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2026CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@FloridaDEP.govIn Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida's CoastsBRADENTON, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Florida’s coasts and strengthening coastal resilience and restoration efforts. The governor also ...read more

   Get ready for the fifth annual Small Business Success Summit, held August 17-18 at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor! This dynamic, two-day event offers the ultimate professional development experience for small business owners bringing together the Florida SBDC Network's experienced business consultants and partners from across the state. Attendees will walk away with practical ...read more

 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

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