Black History Month Concludes with Celebration of Past, Present, and Future
Black History Month concludes with a celebration of African-American contributions to American history and culture through a student project contest.
Education in Hernando County
Local Wrestlers Shine on Day One of State Championships
Local wrestlers compete in state championships
Hernando school district, teachers’ union at impasse over compensation
Hernando school district and teachers’ union at impasse over compensation, with union seeking higher salary supplement.
Pisarcik Surpasses 400 Career Wins as Nature Coast Head Coach
Nature Coast Sharks’ head coach Dave Pisarcik surpasses 400 career wins with a .738 win percentage, solidifying his legacy in Hernando County basketball history.
Nature Coast Boys Basketball Coach Pisarcik Reaches 400 Career Wins
Nature Coast boys basketball coach Dave Pisarcik reaches 400 career wins, a milestone achieved on January 13, 2025, with a 58-22 win at Citrus.
High School Baseball Season Kicks Off with Strong Starts for Local Teams
Local high school baseball teams kick off season with strong performances
Hernando County Teachers and Staff Challenge School Board on Pay and Morale
Hernando County teachers and staff criticize school board for low pay and morale, citing 1995 article and current contract negotiations.
Hernando County Football Teams Impacted by Realignment
Hernando County football teams face changes with new district realignment
Nature Coast Girls Weightlifting Places Third at Regional Championship
Nature Coast girls weightlifting placed third at regionals with strong individual performances from Hernando County schools advancing to state competition.
Hernando County Teacher of the Year Celebrated at Country Western-Themed Event
Hernando County celebrated its Teacher of the Year on January 23 at Lead Foot City with a country western-themed event featuring entertainment and community support.
Hernando School Board Approves Move Toward Health Insurance Trust to Cut Costs
Hernando County School Board unanimously approved pursuing membership in Florida Educator Health Trust to potentially save money on $21 million annual insurance costs.
Hernando High Band Director Joseph Harrin Named 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Joseph Harrin, band director at Hernando High School, was named 2025-26 Hernando County School District Teacher of the Year at ceremony on January 23.