MarineQuest 2026 Opens Doors to Marine Research, Environmental Awards Nominations Due
MarineQuest 2026 opens Feb. 7 at FWC Research Institute with free tours and exhibits. Environmental stewardship award nominations due Feb. 27.
Hernando County
Darden Restaurants to Close 14 Bahama Breeze Locations, Convert 14 Others
Darden Restaurants will close 14 Bahama Breeze locations by April 5, 2026, and convert 14 others to different brands over the next 12-18 months.
Two Drivers Arrested After Street Racing on Spring Hill Drive
Two men were arrested Tuesday morning after deputies witnessed them street racing on Spring Hill Drive near Mariner Boulevard in Hernando County.
Python Hunt Documentary Featuring Local Guide Toby Benoit Premieres at Brooksville Theater February 28
Documentary The Python Hunt featuring local guide Toby Benoit premieres February 28th at Beacon Theater in Brooksville with only 100 tickets available.
Former NFL Player DuJuan Harris Launches Youth Flag Football League in Brooksville
Former NFL player DuJuan Harris launches Under Armour-backed youth flag football league in Brooksville for kids pre-K through eighth grade.
Deputy, Civilian Injured in Brooksville Traffic Stop Crash on US-41
A Hernando County deputy and Weeki Wachee man were injured in a crash on US-41 during a traffic stop attempt Friday morning in Brooksville.
Booksville Festival Volume II Draws Thousands to Hernando County Fairgrounds
Booksville Festival Volume 2 brought thousands to Hernando County Fairgrounds on January 24 for a day-long celebration of literature and local authors.
Nature Coast Senior Gabby Dross Scores 1,000th Career Point in Playoff Victory
Nature Coast senior Gabby Dross scored her 1,000th career point while leading the Sharks to a 55-26 playoff victory over Hudson on Monday night.
Onyx Beauty Salon Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting in Spring Hill
Onyx Beauty Salon celebrated its grand opening in Spring Hill with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony after seven months of renovation work.
Hernando Leopards Advance in District Playoffs with 77-54 Victory Over Mount Dora
Hernando Leopards defeated Mount Dora 77-54 in 4A District 6 Quarterfinals Tuesday night, led by Michael Brown’s 19 points and strong team performance.
FAMU Wins Chinsegut Hill Sub-Lease in Unanimous Hernando County Vote
Hernando County commissioners unanimously approved FAMU’s proposal to sub-lease historic Chinsegut Hill for academic use, with amendments requiring public access.
Spring Hill Music Educator to Present Henry Mancini Centennial Celebration at Academia Hernando
Academia Hernando presents Henry Mancini centennial celebration Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. in Spring Hill, featuring educator Joy Katzen-Guthrie exploring the composer’s career.