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Search Underway for Motorcyclist Who Fled FHP Troopers in Hernando County
Motorcyclist flees from FHP troopers in Hernando County, investigation underway
Feb 7
Florida Education Chief: Student Protests Must Not Disrupt Class
Florida education chief says student protests over immigration enforcement must not disrupt classes
Feb 7
A Frigid Florida Winter Hits Hernando County and North Pasco
Persistent cold front brings freezing temperatures to Hernando County and North Pasco, postponing events and causing excitement.
Feb 7
Hernando High Baseball Team Dominates Sunlake with Combined No-Hitter
Hernando High baseball team dominates Sunlake with combined no-hitter, 7-0, on January 7, 2026.
Feb 7
Stormwater cleanup bids head to council vote Monday
Citrus County Council to vote on stormwater cleanup bids Monday. Cold Weather Shelter open Thursday, Saturday, possibly Sunday.
Feb 7
Pasco School Board Seeks Renewal of Property Tax Referendum to Boost Teacher Pay
Pasco County School Board seeks voter renewal of property tax referendum that provides teachers $5,000 annual pay boost and has reduced vacancies...
Feb 7
Citrus Cold Weather Shelter Opens Thursday and Saturday, Possibly Sunday
Citrus Cold Weather Shelter will open Thursday and Saturday this weekend, with possible Sunday opening depending on weather conditions in Citrus County.
Feb 7
Beverly Hills Resident William Lee Alexander Dies at 91 Under Hospice Care
William Lee Alexander of Beverly Hills, FL passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026 at Reserve at Citrus under hospice care, surrounded...
Feb 7Obituary: Debra Ann Irving, 65, of Inverness
Debra Ann Irving, 65, of Inverness, FL died Feb 1, 2026, at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.
Feb 7
Hernando County Teacher of the Year Celebrated at Country Western-Themed Event
Hernando County celebrated its Teacher of the Year on January 23 at Lead Foot City with a country western-themed event featuring entertainment...
Feb 7
Hernando County Sees Residential Development Surge Due to Affordability and Less Congestion
Hernando County experiences residential development surge driven by affordable land prices and less congestion compared to neighboring Tampa Bay counties.
Feb 7
Inverness Man Dies After Vehicle Plunges From Overpass Onto I-75 in Wildwood
A 27-year-old Inverness man died Friday when his Honda Accord left County Road 462 and plunged onto Interstate 75 in Wildwood during...
Feb 6