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Babyletto Partners with Designer Nate Berkus for Fall 2026 Nursery Collection Launch
Babyletto announces partnership with designer Nate Berkus for October 2026 launch of nursery collection featuring convertible furniture and exclusive patterns.
Feb 6
Pasco Paving Company Accused of Taking Deposits Without Completing Work
Multiple Pasco County customers claim a paving company took large deposits but failed to complete contracted work, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Feb 5
Rabies Alert Issued for Pasco County Following Confirmed Case
Pasco County health officials issued a rabies alert after a confirmed case last month, urging residents to avoid wild animals and keep...
Feb 5
Local Faith Leader Shares Message on Trusting God Over Worldly Concerns
Local faith leader shares message about trusting God over worldly concerns, including personal testimony of family overcoming infertility diagnoses through prayer.
Feb 5
Local Hunter Prepares Special Squirrel Hunt for Injured Purple Heart Veteran
Local hunter prepares special squirrel hunt along Withlacoochee River for injured 78-year-old Purple Heart veteran recovering from broken hip at home.
Feb 5
Hernando County Warming Center Reopens Thursday Night for Cold Weather Protection
Hernando County will reopen its warming center Thursday night, February 5, 2026, providing shelter for residents during expected cold weather conditions.
Feb 5
Brooksville City Council Approves 5% Raise for City Manager Lisa Hendrickson
Brooksville City Council voted 4-1 to give City Manager Lisa Hendrickson a 5% raise, increasing her salary from $130,000 to $136,500 annually.
Feb 5
Red Sand Project Raises Human Trafficking Awareness in Brooksville
Community members filled parking lot cracks with red sand at Brooksville's Children's Advocacy Center on January 21 to raise human trafficking awareness.
Feb 5
Hernando School Board Approves Move Toward Health Insurance Trust to Cut Costs
Hernando County School Board unanimously approved pursuing membership in Florida Educator Health Trust to potentially save money on $21 million annual insurance...
Feb 5
Hernando High Band Director Joseph Harrin Named 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Joseph Harrin, band director at Hernando High School, was named 2025-26 Hernando County School District Teacher of the Year at ceremony on...
Feb 5
Hernando Deputy, Weeki Wachee Driver Hospitalized After U.S. 41 Collision
A Hernando County deputy and Weeki Wachee driver were hospitalized after a collision on U.S. 41 near Grand Entrada Boulevard on January...
Feb 5
Hernando High School, Brooksville Elementary Close Monday Due to Planned Power Outage
Hernando High School and Brooksville Elementary will close Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, due to a planned Duke Energy power outage affecting both...
Feb 5