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Brooksville EAA Chapter Honors 14 Pilots for 700+ Years of Accident-Free Flying
Brooksville EAA Chapter 1298 honored 14 pilots with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards, celebrating over 700 years of combined accident-free flying time.
Feb 5
Two Dogs Seek Forever Homes at Hernando County Animal Services
Diesel and Manny, two loving dogs at Hernando County Animal Services in Brooksville, are seeking forever homes with families ready to provide...
Feb 5
Spring Hill Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Aggravated Battery, Fatal Crash and Fire Reported
Spring Hill woman Jeannie Potter sentenced to 15 years for aggravated battery, while separate fatal crash and structure fire investigated in area.
Feb 5
MarineQuest 2026 Opens Doors to Marine Research, Environmental Awards Nominations Due
MarineQuest 2026 opens Feb. 7 at FWC Research Institute with free tours and exhibits. Environmental stewardship award nominations due Feb. 27.
Feb 5
Darden Restaurants to Close 14 Bahama Breeze Locations, Convert 14 Others
Darden Restaurants will close 14 Bahama Breeze locations by April 5, 2026, and convert 14 others to different brands over the next...
Feb 5
Two Drivers Arrested After Street Racing on Spring Hill Drive
Two men were arrested Tuesday morning after deputies witnessed them street racing on Spring Hill Drive near Mariner Boulevard in Hernando County.
Feb 5
Dade City’s Annual Kumquat Festival Returns January 31 with Marmalade, Beer and 300 Vendors
Dade City's Kumquat Festival returns January 31 with over 300 vendors showcasing marmalade, beer, pies and other creative products made from the...
Feb 5Python Hunt Documentary Featuring Local Guide Toby Benoit Premieres at Brooksville Theater February 28
Documentary The Python Hunt featuring local guide Toby Benoit premieres February 28th at Beacon Theater in Brooksville with only 100 tickets available.
Feb 5
Deputy, Civilian Injured in Brooksville Traffic Stop Crash on US-41
A Hernando County deputy and Weeki Wachee man were injured in a crash on US-41 during a traffic stop attempt Friday morning...
Feb 5Former NFL Player DuJuan Harris Launches Youth Flag Football League in Brooksville
Former NFL player DuJuan Harris launches Under Armour-backed youth flag football league in Brooksville for kids pre-K through eighth grade.
Feb 5
Booksville Festival Volume II Draws Thousands to Hernando County Fairgrounds
Booksville Festival Volume 2 brought thousands to Hernando County Fairgrounds on January 24 for a day-long celebration of literature and local authors.
Feb 5
Nature Coast Senior Gabby Dross Scores 1,000th Career Point in Playoff Victory
Nature Coast senior Gabby Dross scored her 1,000th career point while leading the Sharks to a 55-26 playoff victory over Hudson on...
Feb 5