Hernando County Issues Burn Ban Starting April 14, 2026
Hernando County issues burn ban starting April 14, 2026, due to dry conditions and high fire danger.
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Florida Kicks Off Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Local News Briefs
Florida kicks off Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Hernando County Commission seeks volunteers, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside celebrates CEO’s 12-year milestone
Driver Killed in Fatal Crash on Blanton Road
A driver died in a fatal crash on Blanton Road in Hernando County on April 13.
Decades on the Run: Hernando Child Sex Crime Suspect Arrested in New York, $1.6M Bond Set
A 68-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a child in Hernando County over three decades ago has been arrested in New York and is being held on a $1.6 million bond.
UF Researchers Warn of Asian Swamp Eels in Florida
UF researchers seek public help to track Asian swamp eels in Florida
Preserving Aripeka’s History: Lou Charity’s Lifelong Quest
Lou Charity, 92, preserves Aripeka’s history through his writings, sharing stories of famous visitors and everyday residents.
Charges Dropped Against Hernando County Democratic Party Chair in ‘No Kings’ Protest Battery Case
Hernando County Democratic Party Chair Brian Stewart will not face prosecution for a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from a March 2026 altercation at a “No Kings” protest in Spring Hill.
Thomas P. McHugh Obituary
Thomas P. McHugh, 74, of Hernando, Florida, dies at TGH Crystal River
Events in Hernando County This Weekend: Apr 17-Apr 19, 2026
1 events happening in Hernando County this weekend from Apr 17 to Apr 19, including festivals, markets, live music and more.
Hernando High’s Leopard Lifters Claim District Crowns
Hernando High’s boys weightlifting team wins district crowns in traditional and Olympic categories