News for Human Interest

HERNANDO COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FOR PHASE 41 Spring Hill, FL – April 12, 2024 - Hernando County has been awarded a total of $61,900 to supplement Emergency Food and Shelter Programs (ESFP) throughout the county for Phase 41. The announcement was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal ...read more

Coping with Dementia 11th Care Partner ConferenceAnnounces Speaker Line-UpWe are very excited to announce that Gerry Mulligan, will be the Keynote Speaker this year-Care Partner to family members and retired publisher of 43 years, Lindell Harris, Director of Senior VS Crimes, Brandy Ward, Director Key Elder Care, Jordan Griffis-Nurse Practitioner-Dr. Nieves office of Neurology and Movement ...read more

The application deadline has been extended for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the Florida Hurricane Idalia (FEMA 4734-DR-FL). The application period will now close June 7, 2024. Applications submitted through the FDEM Portal must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 7, 2024.  Requests for account creations for the FDEM Portal must be made by 5:00 p.m., EDT on June 7, ...read more

Join Us in Honoring Our Heroes: 4th Annual Salute to First Responders and Military Heroes Event in Historic Downtown BrooksvilleBrooksville, FL - April 4, 2024 - We are excited to announce that we are now accepting vendors and sponsors for the highly anticipated 4th Annual Salute to First Responders and Military Heroes event, set to take place on April 27th & 28th, 2024, at 36 N. Broad Street in ...read more

Good Thursday Afternoon,  The First Official Hurricane Forecast has been released!!!   Colorado State University released their official 2024 Hurricane Forecast earlier today!  Please see the information below supplied by Brian LaMarre of the National Weather Service, Tampa Bay, Ruskin Office.  Remember, it only takes one storm.  Be Prepared Now!  Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay Informed, Get ...read more

The Weeki Wachee River is an invaluable feature in Hernando County, driving tourism, employment, and renowned for its waterways as a prime recreational destination in addition to being a first magnitude Outstanding Florida Spring. Join us for the Weeki Wachee River Summit on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, from 9am—1:30 pm at Pasco Hernando State College-- Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court, Spring ...read more

Please help us get the word out about the upcoming 2024 Taxpayer Experience Days. This year, events are scheduled for Saturdays, Feb. 24, March 16, April 13 and May 18, at many IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) nationwide. The participating TACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., local time, to offer taxpayers additional time for face-to-face help with their tax issues.  Normally, the ...read more

CITY OF BROOKSVILLE ANNOUNCES 2024 HOLIDAY AND MEETING SCHEDULES  On December 4, 2023, during a regular City Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council adopted the 2024 Holiday and Meeting Schedules.   All regular City Council meetings are scheduled on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers unless otherwise indicated. The following months are modified to ...read more

Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Enacted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District Causes No Changes in Hernando County (Brooksville, FL) – The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has enacted a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage water use restriction that will go into effect November 21, 2023, through July 1, 2024. Phase 1 enacts a one-day-a-week watering schedule. Hernando ...read more

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by the terrorist attacks in Israel qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 filing deadline, other dates postponed to Oct. 7, 2024   IR-2023-188, Oct. 13, 2023  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the terrorist attacks in the State of Israel. These taxpayers now haveuntil Oct. 7, 2024, to file various ...read more