Inverness Remembers Lawrence ‘Larry’ Bastura, 79, Who Passed Away July 27
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Lawrence 'Larry' Bastura, 79, of Inverness passed away Monday, July 27, 2026, remembered as a beloved husband, father, and friend…
Marcella Jean McPhee, 86, of Floral City Dies at Home Surrounded by Family
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Marcella Jean McPhee, 86, of Floral City died July 23, 2026, at home under the care of Vitas Hospice and…
Inverness Woman Joyce Ann Creel Dies at 59
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Joyce Ann Creel, 59, of Inverness passed away at her home on July 25, 2026, according to the Citrus County…
Gov. DeSantis Appoints John Mitten to Hernando County Commission District 2 Seat
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Gov. DeSantis appoints John Mitten to Hernando County Commission District 2 seat. Mitten will be sworn in Aug. 4, 2026,…
Hernando Firefighters Union Launches Attack Texts Against School Board Candidate Kara Champion
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
A Hernando County firefighters' union political committee sent mass attack texts Friday targeting school board candidate Kara Champion, despite having…
Hernando County Commissioners Reject Short-Term Rental Ordinance 3-1
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Hernando County commissioners voted 3-1 on July 28 to reject a short-term rental ordinance, citing state law limits and small…
Hernando County Commission Candidate Marvin Baynham Warns Voters About Last-Minute Smear Campaigns
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Hernando County Commission District 4 candidate Marvin Baynham warns voters to question outside-funded attack ads and focus on local issues.
Hernando County Cast Ballots in Florida’s First Statewide Election in 1845
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
In 1845, Benton County, now Hernando County, cast 83 votes in Florida's first statewide election, giving Governor William D. Moseley…
Hernando County Commission Rejects Cash Acceptance Ordinance for Fourth Time
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
Hernando County commissioners voted 3-1 to reject a cash acceptance ordinance for the fourth time, with opponents citing concerns over…
Hernando Sun Hosts Candidate Forum at Brooksville Elks Lodge on July 25
Aug 1, 2026 • 6:55 PM
The Hernando Sun hosted a candidate forum July 25, 2026, at Brooksville Elks Lodge No. 2582, featuring eight local and…
Richard Robert Budish Jr. Passes Away in Lecanto, FL
Jul 31, 2026 • 1:25 AM
Richard Robert Budish Jr., 87, of Inverness, FL, passed away July 9, 2026, in Lecanto, FL.
Vehicle Drives into Ditch During Spring Hill Flooding
Jul 30, 2026 • 6:25 PM
A vehicle drove into a retention ditch in Spring Hill during flooding caused by heavy rain on Thursday morning.
Brooksville Chamber Breakfast Tackles Business Law, Contract Pitfalls
Jul 28, 2026 • 9:55 PM
Attorney George Angeliadis advised Brooksville business leaders on LLCs, permits, and the dangers of signing contracts without reading them.
Homosassa River Cleanup Nears Completion After Years of Restoration Work
Jul 28, 2026 • 9:55 PM
The Homosassa River Restoration Project is nearly complete, with invasive lyngbya algae almost gone and the river's sandy bottom visible…
Inverness Resident Calls Out Trump’s Wildfire Tariff Threat and Climate Rollbacks
Jul 28, 2026 • 9:55 PM
Inverness resident Nancy Kephart criticizes Trump's wildfire tariff threat against Canada, citing U.S. climate emissions and federal environmental rollbacks.
Hernando County Board to Consider Real Property Purchase or Sale Agreement July 28
Jul 28, 2026 • 9:55 PM
Hernando County commissioners will consider a real property purchase or sale agreement at their July 28, 2026 meeting at 9:00…
Crystal River 4-H Members Head to Regional Horse Competition After State Wins
Jul 28, 2026 • 9:55 PM
Four Crystal River 4-H riders advance to regional horse competition in Georgia after top finishes at the Florida State Horse…
AI Chatbots Offer Convenience But Carry Real Security Risks for Local Residents
Jul 28, 2026 • 9:55 PM
AI chatbots used by banks and doctors offer convenience but can be tricked into revealing your personal data, experts warn…