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Hernando Sun Hosts Candidate Forum at Brooksville Elks Lodge on July 25
The Hernando Sun hosted a candidate forum July 25, 2026, at Brooksville Elks Lodge No. 2582, featuring eight local and state races.
Aug 1
Richard Robert Budish Jr. Passes Away in Lecanto, FL
Richard Robert Budish Jr., 87, of Inverness, FL, passed away July 9, 2026, in Lecanto, FL.
Jul 31
Vehicle Drives into Ditch During Spring Hill Flooding
A vehicle drove into a retention ditch in Spring Hill during flooding caused by heavy rain on Thursday morning.
Jul 30
Brooksville Chamber Breakfast Tackles Business Law, Contract Pitfalls
Attorney George Angeliadis advised Brooksville business leaders on LLCs, permits, and the dangers of signing contracts without reading them.
Jul 28
Homosassa River Cleanup Nears Completion After Years of Restoration Work
The Homosassa River Restoration Project is nearly complete, with invasive lyngbya algae almost gone and the river's sandy bottom visible again.
Jul 28
Inverness Resident Calls Out Trump’s Wildfire Tariff Threat and Climate Rollbacks
Inverness resident Nancy Kephart criticizes Trump's wildfire tariff threat against Canada, citing U.S. climate emissions and federal environmental rollbacks.
Jul 28Hernando County Board to Consider Real Property Purchase or Sale Agreement July 28
Hernando County commissioners will consider a real property purchase or sale agreement at their July 28, 2026 meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Jul 28
Crystal River 4-H Members Head to Regional Horse Competition After State Wins
Four Crystal River 4-H riders advance to regional horse competition in Georgia after top finishes at the Florida State Horse Show in...
Jul 28
AI Chatbots Offer Convenience But Carry Real Security Risks for Local Residents
AI chatbots used by banks and doctors offer convenience but can be tricked into revealing your personal data, experts warn local residents.
Jul 28
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling in Hernando County and Beyond
Florida's homeschool funding draws families in Hernando and nearby counties, but experts warn of real challenges in time management, academics, and child...
Jul 28
Inverness Moose Lodge Donates 24 Stuffed Animals to Local First Responders
Inverness Moose Riders 2112 donated 24 Tommy Moose stuffed animals to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and Inverness Fire Department in July...
Jul 28
Summer R.I.S.E. Program Gives Citrus County Seniors a Head Start on Life After High School
Citrus County's Summer R.I.S.E. program prepares high school seniors for life after graduation with skills in finance, careers, and independence.
Jul 28