News Release: 10/22/2020: Vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission
MEDIA RELEASEOctober 22, 2020 Vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission (Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as a member on the Planning and Zoning Commission. All seven positions are open for appointment. Five members will be appointed at the discretion of the County Commissioner and two alternate members will be appointed by the BOCC as a whole. The terms of the five regular member positions will
News Release: 10/21/2020: Animal Services to reopen for walk-in traffic, no appointment required
MEDIA RELEASEOctober 21, 2020 Animal Services to reopen for walk-in traffic, no appointment required(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Animal Services (HCAS) shelter, located at 19450 Oliver Street in Brooksville, will reopen to the public for walk-in traffic, with no appointment required, beginning October 27, 2020. For the safety of all, proper safety and sanitization practices will continue be followed. This will limit the number of customers allowed in the building at a given time. HCAS asks for
News Release: 10/19/2020: Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center Receives Annual Readers’ Choi
Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award Contact Ashley Hofecker, 352-796-1425, ahofecker@mfcs.us.com (Brooksville, FL October 19, 2020) It is with great honor that Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., announces that Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center has been awarded with ConventionSouth’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Award. “ConventionSouth readers and fans have voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and it is no
News Release: 10/16/2020: FREE virtual classes on Florida-Friendly Landscaping
FREE virtual classes on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (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 in free, online learning through virtual, interactive classes for the month of November. These virtual classes will be presented by Florida-Friendly Landscaping Coordinator Lilly Browning. The
News Release: 10/15/2020: Rogers Park swimming advisory lifted
MEDIA RELEASEOctober 14, 2020 Rogers Park swimming advisory lifted(Brooksville, FL) The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County announces that the swimming advisory has been lifted at Rogers Park, located at 7244 Shoal Line Boulevard in Spring Hill effective immediately. Learn more about beach water quality at www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html. For more information, contact the DOH-Hernando Environmental Health Office at (352) 540-6800, ext.
News Release: 10/8/2020: Nearly $10 million awarded to HCUD for FDEP springs restoration projects
MEDIA RELEASE October 7, 2020 Nearly $10 million awarded to HCUD for FDEP springs restoration projects(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) has received funding from The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Division of Water Restoration Assistance for two important springs restoration projects. FDEP awarded $3.7 million dollars to upgrade the Glen Water Reclamation Facility located at 11354 Hexam Road in Brooksville. This funding will be used to achieve the
News Release: 10/8/2020 :''Give Thanks, Give Food'' Drive
During the month of October, United Way of Hernando County is hosting a “Give Thanks, Give Food” drive for our 4 Partner Programs that focus on food stability, basic needs, and crisis prevention. Please see attached flyer and PSA, and share with the community!Click here for more information
News Release: 10/6/2020: Financial Aid Available
News Release: 10/5/2020: JOIN US: Invitation IRS Area 4 EIP Day Meeting October 6th
We Need Your Help - Connect eligible individuals to their Economic Impact Stimulus payment of up to $1200 (individual) During our Zoom Meeting we will discuss strategies to help eligible people get their Economic Impact Stimulus payments. People who were excluded from automatic delivery of payments must sign up by Oct. 15th to get their money this year. Speakers: Taxpayer Advocate, LTA NYC & Houston, TX, Area Manager Stakeholder Liaison in C&L, Local Stakeholder Liaisons, Partnership Education &
News Release: 10/2/2020:First meeting of the Weeki Wachee Natural System Carrying Capacity Working G
MEDIA RELEASE October 2, 2020 First meeting of the Weeki Wachee Natural System Carrying Capacity Working Group scheduled(Brooksville, FL) The first meeting of the Weeki Wachee Natural System Carrying Capacity Working Group will take place on October 9, 2020 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Hernando County Department of Public Works Engineering Conference Room, located at 1525 E. Jefferson Street in Brooksville. Hernando County staff, elected officials and other government agencies will be in attendance. The
News Release: 10/1/2020: FREE virtual classes on Florida-Friendly Landscaping
MEDIA RELEASEOctober 1, 2020 FREE virtual classes on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (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 in free, online learning through virtual, interactive classes for the month of October. These virtual classes will be presented by Florida-Friendly Landscaping
News Release: 10/1/2020: EOC ALERT 1 - Withlacoochee River Nearing Flood Stage
CURRENT SITUATIONThe Withlacoochee River is currently at or approaching action stage. While the river level is not expected to reach minor flood stage at this time, some additional rise is expected over the next few days. Residents along the river are urged to stay informed, review emergency plans, and be prepared to take action to protect personal property, if necessary. Withlacoochee River observations as of Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Trilby is at 10.76 feet; action stage is 10.5 feet;
News Release: 10/1/2020: Hernando County Public Library branches to move to 100 percent capacity
MEDIA RELEASE October 1, 2020 Hernando County Public Library branches to move to 100 percent capacity (Brooksville, FL) – In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-244, all Hernando County Public Library System (HCPLS) locations will move to 100 percent capacity beginning on Monday, October 5, 2020, with social distancing measures still in place. Main Library (238 Howell Ave., Brooksville, FL 34601) and the West Hernando Branch (6335 Blackbird Ave., Brooksville, FL 34613) hours: Monday
News Release: 9/29/2020: Supervisor of Elections
Shirley Anderson Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Book Closing for November 3rd General ElectionClick here for more information
News Release: 9/29/2020: Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) Information
Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) Information for Tax Professionals and TaxpayersPartners, the following is a message from the IRS Wage & Investment Division: We wanted to give you a heads up on some important information involving the Identity Protection PIN. Starting in January 2021, the IRS will expand the IP PIN voluntary opt-in program nationwide. The six-digit IP PIN provides additional protection against tax-related identity theft. Here’s how it works:Starting in
