News Release: 1/19/2022: Piney Point Update
The court-appointed receiver and its contractors continue to coordinate with DEP engineers and regulatory staff on their response and investigation into the recently identified seepage along the south wall of the NGS-South compartment. The general location of a source of the seepage was identified late on Friday, Jan. 14, through a combination of hydrophone surveys, sonar work, dye trace studies and scuba divers. There continues to be no indication of any concern with the integrity or stability of the stack
News Release: 1/18/2022: Piney Point Update
The court-appointed receiver and its contractors continue to coordinate with DEP engineers and regulatory staff on their response and investigation into the source of the recently identified seepage along the south wall of the NGS-South compartment. The general location of a source of the seepage was identified late on Friday, Jan. 14, through a combination of hydrophone surveys, sonar work, dye trace studies and scuba divers. There continues to be no indication of any concern with the integrity or
News Release: 1/17/2022: Piney Point Update
The court-appointed receiver and its contractors continue to coordinate with DEP engineers and regulatory staff on their response and investigation into the source of the low-volume seepage along the south wall of the NGS-South compartment. There continues to be no indication of any concern with the integrity or stability of the stack system, and there are no offsite discharges occurring at this time. Water is being contained within the on-site stormwater collection system and pumped back into the NGS-South
News Release: 1/19/2022: Biscayne Bay Commission Transmits Semi-Annual Report
The Biscayne Bay Commission is tasked with reviewing and consolidating existing programs and projects into a strategic plan for bay improvement. ~MIAMI, Fla. – Today, the Biscayne Bay Commission transmitted its first semi-annual report to Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, Mayor of Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami Francis X. Suarez, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the Miami City Commission.This report marks the completion of the Biscayne Bay
News Release: 1/14/2022: Piney Point Update
The court-appointed receiver and its contractors continue to coordinate with DEP engineers and regulatory staff on their response and investigation into the source of the low-volume seepage along the south wall of the NGS-South compartment. There continues to be no indication of any concern with the integrity or stability of the stack system, and there are no offsite discharges occurring at this time. Water is being contained within the on-site stormwater collection system and pumped back into the NGS-South
News Release: 1/13/2022: LeadingAge Florida Statement on Financial Accountability and Transparency Bill
TALLAHASSEE - LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following the news conference held by Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, Senator Audrey Gibson and senior care advocates.The following statement can be attributed to LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer."We have always been supportive of accountability and transparency, and we appreciate Rep. Smith and Sen. Gibson’s work to provide for enhanced
News Release: 1/13/2022: County offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(Brooksville, FL) The following Hernando County offices/service will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Hernando County Government officesTransit Services (TheBus)Library Services Normal business hours will resume for these offices/services on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Hernando County Animal Shelter: Animal Services will be closed on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
News Release: 1/13/2022: Florida State Parks Announces 2022 Photo Contest
Florida's 175 state parks, trails and historic sites offer beautiful backdrops for recreational and nature-based photos, and we want to see them from your point of view.In collaboration with its retail and reservation management provider, Florida State Parks is launching this year's annual photo contest, Explore Florida State Parks."We have had extraordinary attendance at our parks, and we know along with that comes an increasing number of incredible images of our beaches, inland waterways, forests
News Release: 1/13/2022: Piney Point Update
The department continues to monitor the low-volume seepage areas along the south wall of the NGS-South compartment. There continues to be no indication of any concern with the integrity or stability of the stack system, and there are no offsite discharges occurring at this time. Water is being contained within the on-site stormwater collection system and pumped back into the NGS-South compartment, as needed.The court-appointed receiver and its contractors continue to coordinate with DEP engineers and
News Release: 1/12/2022: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE ANNOUNCES ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES
Applications for Volunteer Advisory Boards can be found here: https://www.cityofbrooksville.us/node/19/files Brooksville, Florida (January 12, 2022) – The City of Brooksville is now accepting applications from individuals interested in volunteering their time to serve as a member of the following advisory boards or commissions: CURRENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS:Brooksville Housing Authority One (1) alternate position for unexpired 4-year term of office through June 30, 2022Cemetery Advisory CommitteeTwo (2)
News Release: 1/11/2022: LeadingAge Florida Promotes Dawn Jiménez to Chief Operating Officer
TALLAHASSEE - LeadingAge Florida announced today the promotion of Dawn Jiménez to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Jiménez most recently served as the association’s Vice President of Operations, where she was responsible for overseeing its continuing professional education and events, group purchasing, event exhibits and sponsorships. “Dawn has been instrumental in the leadership and overall growth of our association,” said Steve Bahmer, LeadingAge Florida President & CEO. “Last year, her
News Release: 1/11/2022: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers joins nation’s first emergency blood reserve
Facing an increasingly unsteady blood supply, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has helped found a first-in-the-nation partnership to prepare Florida for emergency situations where blood needs are high. As part of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC), LifeSouth joins blood centers across the country to an on-call rotation. If a large-scale crisis occurs, such as a shooting or natural disaster, during the time LifeSouth is on-call, they will send blood to that location to help the local blood
News Release: 1/11/2022: Piney Point Update
The department continues to monitor the low-volume seepage areas along the south wall of the NGS-South compartment. There continues to be no indication of any concern with the integrity or stability of the stack system, and there are no offsite discharges occurring at this time. While there has been an increase in the flow rate, it remains a low-volume flow and is being contained within the on-site stormwater collection system. Water is being collected and pumped back into the NGS-South compartment, as
News Release: 1/7/2022: Hernando County releases public survey on sales tax options
Hernando County is seeking public input, from its residents, on the options of a half-cent increase to the local sales tax in the next general election. he purpose of this short survey is to ask citizens which improvement projects to Hernando County parks and roadways should be prioritized for the future. The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering the option of a half-cent increase in the local sales tax from 6.5 to 7 cents in the next general election to create a source other
News Release: 1/7/2022: Blue-Green Algal Bloom Update
There were 14 reported site visits in the past seven days, with 14 samples collected. Algal bloom conditions were observed by samplers at two of the sites. On 1/3, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) staff collected samples from the C43 Canal upstream from the S77 Structure. The samples had a no dominant algal taxon or cyanotoxins detected. On 1/3, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) staff collected a sample at Tiger Lake. The samples had a no dominant algal taxon and a trace
News Release: 1/6/2022: Hernando County releases public survey on sales tax options
Hernando County is seeking public input, from its residents, on the options of a half-cent increase to the local sales tax in the next general election. The purpose of this short survey is to ask citizens which improvement projects to Hernando County parks and roadways should be prioritized for the future. The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering the option of a half-cent increase in the local sales tax from 6.5 to 7 cents in the next general election to create a source
News Release: 1/6/2022: Healthier You in 2022
Start the New Year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Michael Hancock APRN, a primary care provider with Bravera Medical Group, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others. Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who do not. Get your ZZZs. Set
News Release: 1/6/2022: LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor DeSantis for Putting Seniors First
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement that up to one million rapid tests will be distributed to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The following statement can be attributed to LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer. "We are grateful to the Governor for continuing to put seniors first. Our members serve the most vulnerable population and testing is
News Release: 1/5/2022: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PROCLAIMS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
At the first Brooksville City Council Meeting of 2022, the Brooksville City Council honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by proclaiming Monday, January 17, 2021, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. born on January 15, 1929, was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. He devoted his life to justice and equality for people of all races and economic standings through non-violent means,
News Release: 12/30/2021: Temporary closure of Roger’s Park
(Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Roger’s Park, located at 7244 Shoal Line Boulevard, on January 4th and January 5th, 2022 for scheduled park maintenance and site preparations for the install of new playground equipment. The Park will re-open for public use on January 6th, 2022 at 7am. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (352) 754-4027 for additional
News Release: 12/30/2021: DEPUTY CITY CLERK EARNS MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK DESIGNATION
Brooksville, Florida (December 30, 2021) – On December 20, 2021, during a regular Council Meeting, the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC), Central West District Director, Dawn Wright/City Clerk Eagle Lake, presented the City of Brooksville’s Deputy City Clerk, Lisa Morris, with the Master Municipal Clerk designation. Lisa has worked in government since 2014. She received her Certified Municipal Clerk designation in October of 2018 and her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Public Administration in
News Release: 12/29/2021: Temporary Closure of the Hernando County Tax Collector Driver License office
MEDIA RELEASE December 28, 2021 Temporary Closure of the Hernando County Tax Collector Driver License office on 11319 Ponce De Leon Blvd/US 98 North, Brooksville (Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Tax Collector announces the temporary closure of their Brooksville office located at 11319 Ponce De Leon Blvd, off Hwy 98 N. The closures are due to renovations of the State building effective December 30th, 2021. Contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (352) 754-4180 for more
News Release: 12/29/2021: Jersey College and Bravera Health Open Hospital-Based Nursing Program in Hernando County.
To train additional caring and skilled nurses, Jersey College and Bravera Health have collaborated to establish a School of Nursing on Bravera Health Brooksville’s campus, serving the region. The Jersey College Professional Nursing Program at Bravera Health Brooksville is a six-semester program, culminating in an Associate of Science degree in nursing, providing its graduates with opportunities to become a registered nurse. Inaugural classes begin in January, and students can enroll now.“Jersey College is
News Release: 12/29/2021: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ offers virtual and in-person classes
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ offers virtual and in-person classes(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program offers classes and workshops year-round to help residents learn how to save time, money and water when maintaining their lawns and gardens. Residents are invited to participate virtual and in-person learning opportunities through interactive classes in the month of January. These virtual classes and in-person workshops will be presented by Florida-Friendly
News Release: 12/29/2021: Temporary closure of Roger’s Park
(Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Roger’s Park, located at 7244 Shoal Line Boulevard, on January 4th and January 5th, 2021 for scheduled park maintenance and site preparations for the install of new playground equipment. The Park will re-open for public use on January 6th, 2021 at 7am.
News Release: 12/29/2021: DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton Highlights Continued Historic Environmental Achievements in 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – From the day he took office, Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear that achieving more for Florida’s environment would be a top priority. Since that time, an environmental movement has taken shape in Florida resulting in unprecedented protections of our air, water and land. During 2021, under Governor DeSantis' leadership and with the support of the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken aggressive steps to effectively address environmental
News Release: 12/27/2021: Vacancies on Various County Committees
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve as a member on the County committees listed below. The following positions are currently vacant: Board of Construction and Regulation One (1) Consumer position Fine Arts Council Two (2) positions Library Advisory Committee One (1) position For further information about a specific board or committee, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at
News Release: 12/27/2021: Blue Green Algal Bloom Update
There were five reported site visits in the past five days, with five samples collected. Algal bloom conditions were observed by samplers at three of the sites. On 12/20, South Florida Water Management District staff collected a sample from the C43 Canal Upstream from the S77 Structure. The sample had no dominant algal taxon and no cyanotoxins detected. On 12/20, Lee County staff collected a sample from Caloosahatchee River - Davis Boat Ramp. The sample was dominated by Microcystis aeruginosa and no
News Release: 12/1/2021 - LEADERSHIP HERNANDO CLASS OF 2022
LEADERSHIP HERNANDO CLASS OF 2022 The Leadership Hernando Class of 2022 represents all areas of the county. Please join us in congratulating our Leadership Hernando Class of 2022.Aaron Ciccarello – Branch Manager/VP - MidFlorida Credit UnionAlisha Bligen –Workforce Development Specialist - Hernando Adult EducationAshley Thomas – Public Information Officer and Health Education Consultant – Florida Department of Health in Hernando CountyBenjamin Cooper – Supervisor of Engineering Services –
