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News Release: 4/22/2021:Piney Point Update - April 21, 2021

Today, third-party engineers completed on-site microgravity surveys in the NGS-South compartment that allows further inspection of subsurface features that could warrant additional investigation.Key status updates and response activities: DEP has been methodically relocating water among the lined storage basins onsite to safely manage water, respond to rainfall events and prepare for water treatment. Water levels can be expected to fluctuate daily due to these water management activities, as well as

News Release: 4/21/2021:Weeki Wachee Carrying Capacity Working Group to hold virtual meeting

Weeki Wachee Carrying Capacity Working Group to hold virtual meeting(Brooksville, FL) The Weeki Wachee Carrying Capacity Working Group will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 10 a.m. – noon. Hernando County staff, elected officials and other government agencies will be in attendance.  The purpose of this multi-agency working group is to determine the most successful path to implement recommendations from the ecologically based carrying capacity study which evaluated recreational

News Release: 4/21/2021:Piney Point Update - April 20, 2021

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been methodically relocating water among the lined storage basins onsite to safely manage water, respond to rainfall events and prepare for water treatment. Water levels can be expected to fluctuate daily due to these water management activities, as well as evaporation.Key status updates and response activities: Discharges to Port Manatee ceased April 9 and have not resumed at this time. It remains DEP's priority, if possible, to ensure any future

News Release: 4/21/2021:DEP ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO STATE PARK FEE SCHEDULE

DEP ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO STATE PARK FEE SCHEDULE~Fees changing for overnight reservations and camping utility use~TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In order to continue its tradition of award-winning visitor experiences and affordable nature-based recreation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) state park system will implement changes to its fee schedule for camping/cabin reservations and related utility fees beginning Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Currently, fees are collected for making, changing and

News Release: 4/20/2021: City of Brooksville Announces Sale of City Owned Property

On April 19, 2021, during a regular Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council agreed to the subdivision and sale of a portion of the City's "Water Tower Property". for more information click here

News Release: 4/20/2021: Piney Point Update - April 19, 2021

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working closely with state meteorologists to monitor predicted weather events. Field operations teams continue making preparations to manage increased stormwater ahead of early week forecasts of rain and wind. Teams also continue to monitor the small detachment underneath the steel plate around the clock using submerged equipment. There have been no observed changes in the status of the detachment. Key status updates and response

News Release: 4/20/2021:Blue-Green Algal Bloom Weekly Update

SUMMARY There were 18 reported site visits in the past seven days (4/9 – 4/15), with 18 samples collected. Algal bloom conditions were observed by the samplers at eight of the sites. The satellite imagery for Lake Okeechobee from 4/14 showed low to moderate bloom potential along the shoreline of Lake Okeechobee. No bloom potential was observed in visible portions of the Caloosahatchee or St. Lucie rivers or estuaries. The satellite imagery for the St. Johns River from 4/14 showed low to moderate bloom

News Release: 4/15/2021:Sign up now for 2021 summer camps

Sign up now for 2021 summer camps(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Parks & Recreation Department announces the following schedule for its 2021 summer camp program. Parents can register their child online at hcparksnrec.maxgalaxy.net or fill out the registration form at www.HernandoCounty.us/Parks_Rec and email to Recreation@HernandoCounty.us. Registration forms may also be mailed to the Parks & Recreation office located at 16161 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604. There is a $30 deposit per child,

News Release: 4/15/2021: Project update: Linda Pedersen boardwalk replacement

Project update: Linda Pedersen boardwalk replacement (Brooksville, FL) Residents who have recently visited Linda Pedersen Park, located at 6300 Shoal Line Boulevard near Hernando Beach, may have noticed the temporary closure fencing around the existing boardwalk and may be wondering when they can expect this park amenity to reopen for public use. The existing boardwalk has had a number of broken boards and deteriorated planks and in the interest of public safety, the County has opted to temporarily close

News Release: 4/14/2021:FREE virtual classes and in-person workshop on Florida-Friendly Landscaping

FREE virtual classes and in-person workshop 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 May. These virtual classes and in-person workshop will be presented by Florida-Friendly

News Release: 4/13/2021:Nature Coast Community Services Foundation (NCCSF) requests donations

Nature Coast Community Services Foundation (NCCSF) requests donations of tents, tarpaulins, and camping equipment for homeless Americans.  We also need bicycles & bike parts to be reconditioned and given to people who need them. If you have a RV you have been unable to sell, donating yours would let you take the value as a tax deduction. NCCSF is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.  For more information or to schedule a pick-up, call 352-600-9555.

News Release: 4/13/2021 Hernando Youth Orchestra needs instruments for student musicians

Hernando Youth Orchestra needs instruments for student musicians. If you have a musical instrument you aren’t using, please donate it to The Hernando Youth Orchestra! We give these donations to talented young musicians who can’t afford to buy or replace an instrument.   Call 352-600-9555 for more information or to make a donation.  We’ll pick up your musical instrument and give you a tax deductible receipt.  Hernando Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. For more

News Release: 4/13/2021: Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines theme for May

Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines theme for May will be Stories. May 2, Karen Clark & Brenda Auch will moderate a discussion of Stories from the Classroom. May 9, Ellen Paul will talk about Others’ Mothers: fosters & pet folsters; & on the 16th Bob Keim will tell our story: How We Became UU.  Wild Stories of biodiversity will be told on the 23rd & on May 30, Irene Keim will discuss UU Chaplains in the Military. Services will be on Zoom. If you are on our mailing list, please check your e-mail for

News Release: 4/7/2021: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE TO CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY

News Release: 4/7/2021: LifeSouth continues to need blood donors to help

LifeSouth is still in need of blood donorsclick here for more information

News Release: 4/7/2021: CITYOF BROOKSVILLE CELEBRATES THE MONTH OF APRIL

News Release: 3/31/2021:Dr. Mark Rains Appointed as Florida's Next Chief Science Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2021CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@FloridaDEP.govWHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Dr. Mark Rains Appointed as Florida's Next Chief Science OfficerSANFORD, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Rains as the state of Florida’s next Chief Science Officer (CSO). Here is what environmental leaders and stakeholders are saying about this new appointment and the important role of scientific expertise in Florida's environmental policy and

News Release: 3/30/2021:Friends of the Library of Hernando County seeking President and Treasurer

The Friends of the Library (FOL) members are dynamic advocates for libraries. Through the coordination, hard work and determination of the members throughout the country, new libraries have been built, budgets have been restored and increased, and new respect has been generated for the powerful role libraries play in communities. As part of the FOL, board members serve on a volunteer basis, can be elected to the FOL board for a period of time and are tasked with the duty of helping to direct the funds and

News Release: 3/30/2021:IRS Extends Additional Tax Deadlines for Individuals to May 17

IR-2021-67, March 29, 2021   WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that individuals have until May 17, 2021 to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15, such as making IRA contributions and filing certain claims for refund.   This follows a previous announcement from the IRS on March 17, that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year was extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.  Notice 2021-21 provides details on the

News Release: 3/30/2021:HCUD launches new online billing and payment service

HCUD launches new online billing and payment service                                    (Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) announces the launch of its new online billing and payment service through Invoice Cloud. This service will offer HCUD customers greater flexibility to view and pay their water bills online. This new, easy-to-use payment portal provides customers with quick access to their account to view bills, check their balance, make payments and enroll in paperless

News Release: 3/30/2021:New building contractor portal improvements

New building contractor portal improvements (Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Building Division announces the addition of a variety of permits contractors can pull instantly through the online portal. In addition to A/C change-outs, irrigation systems and sinkhole investigation permits, contractors may now also pull self-issue permits online for roofs, garage doors, electric panel change-outs and window/door replacements. This change will allow contractors to receive their permits instantly instead

News Release: 3/24/2021: Local Agents CENTURY 21 2020 Quality Service Pinnacle Award

Madison, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) March 23, 2021 -- Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized the following local sales affiliates with the CENTURY 21 2020 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. * Melanie Fox of CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty, located at 13127 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. For more information, please contact Marilyn Pearson-Adams at (352) 686-0000 or marilyn@c21hernando.com. * Patty Bolin of CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty, located at 13127 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. For more

News Release: 3/11/2021:Nature Coast Community Services Foundation (NCCSF) needs tents, tarpaulins,

Nature Coast Community Services Foundation (NCCSF) needs tents, tarpaulins, and camping equipment for homeless Americans. We are also collecting bicycles & bike parts to be reconditioned and given to people who need them. If you have a RV you have been unable to sell, donating yours would let you take the value as a tax deduction. NCCSF is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. For more information or to schedule a pick-up, call 352-600-9555.

News Release: 3/11/2021Hernando Youth Orchestra needs instruments

Hernando Youth Orchestra needs instruments. If you have a musical instrument you aren’t using, please donate it to The Hernando Youth Orchestra! We give these donations to talented young musicians who can’t afford to buy or replace an instrument.   Call 352-600-9555 for more information or to make a donation.  We’ll pick up your musical instrument and give you a tax deductible receipt.  Hernando Youth Orchestra is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. For more information go