Man Airlifted to Burn Center Attempting to Extinguish Grass Fire in Brooksville
Feb 9, 2026 • 5:13 PM
A Brooksville man was airlifted to a burn center Monday after attempting to extinguish a grass fire caused by an…
Rain brings little relief as Citrus County remains at high brushfire risk
Feb 9, 2026 • 4:39 PM
Citrus County remains under a burn ban due to high brushfire risk, despite recent rainfall. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index stands…
Pets of the Week: Meet Alastor and Gypsy at Hernando County Animal Services
Feb 9, 2026 • 2:10 PM
Meet Alastor and Gypsy, two lovable pets waiting to find their forever homes at Hernando County Animal Services in Brooksville,…
Record Crowds Test Three Sisters Springs’ Infrastructure
Feb 9, 2026 • 1:40 PM
Record crowds of 4,400 visitors test Three Sisters Springs' infrastructure on a free refuge day coinciding with the Manatee Festival.
TPA Unveils Final Design for Airside D
Feb 9, 2026 • 1:10 PM
TPA unveils final design for $60 million Airside D renovation project, expected to be completed by end of 2024.
Fashion Forecast: Refined Elegance in 2026
Feb 9, 2026 • 12:11 PM
Fashion forecast for 2026: refined elegance, gentle confidence, and personalized style.
Hernando County Commissioners Choose FAMU to Operate Historic Chinsegut Hill Property
Feb 9, 2026 • 11:41 AM
Hernando County commissioners choose FAMU to operate historic Chinsegut Hill property, selecting the university's proposal over a local preservation group's…
Inverness City Council Hears Roadwork Update, Approves Hay Lease and Equipment Purchase
Feb 9, 2026 • 11:10 AM
Inverness City Council updates on roadwork progress, approves hay lease and equipment purchase
From pouring pints to brewing them: Local man’s journey
Feb 9, 2026 • 10:55 AM
Local man's journey from pouring pints to brewing his own craft beer
Local Briefs: Citrus County
Feb 9, 2026 • 10:55 AM
Citrus County briefs: CASA seeks donations, TOOFAR fundraiser sale, Citrus Hills Women's Club bunco tourney
Bilirakis Secures $14.625 Million in Federal Grant Funding for Infrastructure and Public Safety
Feb 9, 2026 • 9:24 AM
Rep. Gus Bilirakis secures $14.625 million in federal grants for infrastructure, public safety, and education projects in Florida's 12th Congressional…
Hernando County Commission Rejects Mixed-Use Development on County Line Road
Feb 9, 2026 • 9:09 AM
Hernando County Commission rejects mixed-use development on County Line Road due to concerns over density and traffic.
Motorcyclist Stanley Winston Duket Flees Traffic Stop, Abandons Bike in Brooksville
Feb 9, 2026 • 8:13 AM
Stanley Winston Duket, 51, of Webster fled from troopers on U.S. 301 near Ranchette Boulevard in Brooksville on February 7,…
League of Women Voters Hosts Black History Month Event, Gilewitz Returns to Art Center Theatre
Feb 9, 2026 • 7:13 AM
League of Women Voters hosts Dr. BJ Ezell's Black History Month presentation Feb. 11, while guitarist Richard Gilewitz returns to…
Spring Hill House Fire Ruled Arson, Suspect Arrested After Blaze Spreads to Brush
Feb 9, 2026 • 7:13 AM
Spring Hill home destroyed by arson on January 24 as suspect arrested after fire spreads to nearby brush field on…
Nature Coast Girls Weightlifting Places Third at Regional Championship
Feb 9, 2026 • 6:57 AM
Nature Coast girls weightlifting placed third at regionals with strong individual performances from Hernando County schools advancing to state competition.
Hernando County Unveils New Online Development GIS Map
Feb 8, 2026 • 2:37 PM
Hernando County launches GeoHub, an online mapping system for development and zoning information, but faces questions about growth.
Springstead Girls Basketball Wins First District Title
Feb 8, 2026 • 1:33 PM
Springstead High School girls basketball team wins first district title, defeating Leesburg 49-38 in the District 5A-5 championship game.