Community Mourns Loss of Activist Hazel Mae Land
Community mourns loss of activist Hazel Mae Land, 93, who served in Peace Corps, founded local NAACP chapter
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Brooksville City Council Votes to Pay Out Firefighter Retirement Fund
Brooksville City Council votes to pay out Firefighters’ Retirement Trust Fund in lump sum
Hernando County Fire Rescue Responds to Three Structure Fires
HCFR responds to three structure fires in Brooksville on Feb. 13, testing department’s resources and response time.
Thousands Attend Brooksville’s Second Annual Tangerine Festival
Thousands attend Brooksville’s Second Annual Tangerine Festival, celebrating citrus heritage with live music, food, and family activities.
Nature Coast Tech Sharks Fall 3-0 to Satellite in Regional Semifinal
Nature Coast Tech Sharks’ historic 20-2-2 season ended with a 3-0 loss to Satellite in the Class 4A regional semifinal at Brooksville’s Shark Tank Wednesday night.
East Hernando Library Celebrates 20 Years of Service
East Hernando Library in Brooksville celebrates 20 years of service with community event, offering face painting, balloons, and refreshments.
Man Airlifted to Burn Center Attempting to Extinguish Grass Fire in Brooksville
A Brooksville man was airlifted to a burn center Monday after attempting to extinguish a grass fire caused by an unauthorized burn.
Pets of the Week: Meet Alastor and Gypsy at Hernando County Animal Services
Meet Alastor and Gypsy, two lovable pets waiting to find their forever homes at Hernando County Animal Services in Brooksville, Florida.
Motorcyclist Stanley Winston Duket Flees Traffic Stop, Abandons Bike in Brooksville
Stanley Winston Duket, 51, of Webster fled from troopers on U.S. 301 near Ranchette Boulevard in Brooksville on February 7, 2026, abandoning his motorcycle.
Thousands Attend Second Annual Tangerine Festival in Downtown Brooksville
Thousands attend Second Annual Tangerine Festival in downtown Brooksville, celebrating the city’s citrus fruit with music, food, and family activities.