Local Faith Leader Shares Message on Trusting God Over Worldly Concerns
Local faith leader shares message about trusting God over worldly concerns, including personal testimony of family overcoming infertility diagnoses through prayer.
Hernando County
Local Hunter Prepares Special Squirrel Hunt for Injured Purple Heart Veteran
Local hunter prepares special squirrel hunt along Withlacoochee River for injured 78-year-old Purple Heart veteran recovering from broken hip at home.
Hernando County Warming Center Reopens Thursday Night for Cold Weather Protection
Hernando County will reopen its warming center Thursday night, February 5, 2026, providing shelter for residents during expected cold weather conditions.
Brooksville City Council Approves 5% Raise for City Manager Lisa Hendrickson
Brooksville City Council voted 4-1 to give City Manager Lisa Hendrickson a 5% raise, increasing her salary from $130,000 to $136,500 annually.
Red Sand Project Raises Human Trafficking Awareness in Brooksville
Community members filled parking lot cracks with red sand at Brooksville’s Children’s Advocacy Center on January 21 to raise human trafficking awareness.
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.
Hernando Deputy, Weeki Wachee Driver Hospitalized After U.S. 41 Collision
A Hernando County deputy and Weeki Wachee driver were hospitalized after a collision on U.S. 41 near Grand Entrada Boulevard on January 31 at 10:40 a.m.
Brooksville EAA Chapter Honors 14 Pilots for 700+ Years of Accident-Free Flying
Brooksville EAA Chapter 1298 honored 14 pilots with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards, celebrating over 700 years of combined accident-free flying time.
Hernando High School, Brooksville Elementary Close Monday Due to Planned Power Outage
Hernando High School and Brooksville Elementary will close Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, due to a planned Duke Energy power outage affecting both campuses.
Two Dogs Seek Forever Homes at Hernando County Animal Services
Diesel and Manny, two loving dogs at Hernando County Animal Services in Brooksville, are seeking forever homes with families ready to provide dedicated care.
Spring Hill Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Aggravated Battery, Fatal Crash and Fire Reported
Spring Hill woman Jeannie Potter sentenced to 15 years for aggravated battery, while separate fatal crash and structure fire investigated in area.