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Space Coast Launch Draws Massive Crowds from Hernando, Pasco Counties
Massive crowds from Hernando and Pasco counties join hundreds of thousands heading to Cape Canaveral for NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission...
Citrus County Under Burn Ban as Fire Risk Increases
Citrus County implements immediate burn ban due to elevated fire risk from dry conditions and increased winds affecting Inverness and Crystal River...
DOH-Hernando lifts water quality advisory for Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park
DOH-Hernando lifts water quality advisory for Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park in Spring Hill after tests show acceptable bacterial levels on March...
Hernando County Women’s Conservation Legacy Highlighted During Women’s History Month
Hernando County's Lisa von Borowsky and other notable women made lasting contributions to conservation and community during the 20th and 21st centuries.
18-Year-Old Hudson Man Dies After Being Ejected from Vehicle in Little Road Crash
An 18-year-old Hudson man died after being ejected from his Nissan Xterra during a crash on Little Road, south of Fred Street,...
Hernando County Development Services to Close April 9, 2026 for Operations Update
Hernando County Development Services will close April 9, 2026 for operational updates affecting building permits and planning services countywide.
Hernando School Board Rejects Sunrise School Site Near Sewer Plant
Hernando County School Board rejected a proposed school site near a sewer plant and distribution center, citing safety concerns and poor location...
Nature Coast Tech Sharks Dominate Weeki Wachee Hornets 10-0 in Five-Inning Victory
Nature Coast Tech Sharks defeated Weeki Wachee Hornets 10-0 in five innings on April 1, extending their winning streak to six games...
Hernando County Jewelry Heist Sentencing Delayed Until June
Three defendants in $16 million jewelry heist case see sentencing delayed until June 4 as prosecutors gather victim statements and restitution amounts.
Citrus County Implements Burn Ban Effective April 3, 2026
Citrus County implements burn ban effective April 3, 2026, prohibiting outdoor burning due to increased fire danger and dry conditions throughout the...
Citrus County Implements Burn Ban Due to Dry Conditions
Citrus County has implemented a burn ban due to dry conditions and elevated fire risk, prohibiting all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas.
Leopards Leap Past Eagles Following Furious First Half
Hernando Leopards dominate East Lake Eagles 27-6 in flag football