News Release: 10/20/2021: Piney Point Update
The department has finalized its agreement with the court-appointed receiver, supporting his transition into his role to both manage and undertake final closure of the site. As part of this transition, water treatment will continue and all available options to manage water onsite will continue to be pursued in an attempt to minimize the potential need for any future treated discharges. The department will continue to closely monitor site conditions to ensure the protection of human health and safety, and
News Release: 10/19/2021: Governor DeSantis awards $6.1 million for Hernando County Citizens Success
Governor DeSantis awards $6.1 million for Hernando County Citizens Success Center(Brooksville, FL) Yesterday, October 18, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at American Aviation Flight Academy located in the Brooksville-Tampa Regional Airport to announce the award of a $6.1 million grant to help fund the joint-agency project to build a technical training complex in Hernando County. The complex is a joint project between Hernando County Government, the Hernando County School District and
News Release: 10/19/2021: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PROCLAIMS FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK
Brooksville, Florida (October 19, 2021) – On October 18, 2021, during a regular Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council proclaimed October 18 – 24, 2021 as Florida City Government Week. The City of Brooksville is joining cities throughout the state in celebrating Florida City Government Week, a weeklong celebration that raises awareness about the importance of municipal government and its daily impact on residents. The annual event is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, the united voice for
News Release: 10/16/2021: Piney Point Update
The department has finalized its agreement with the court-appointed receiver, supporting his transition into his role to both manage and undertake final closure of the site. As part of this transition, water treatment will continue and all available options to manage water onsite will continue to be pursued in an attempt to minimize the potential need for any future treated discharges. The department will continue to closely monitor site conditions to ensure the protection of human health and safety, and
News Release: 10/17/2021
The department has finalized its agreement with the court-appointed receiver, supporting his transition into his role to both manage and undertake final closure of the site. As part of this transition, water treatment will continue and all available options to manage water onsite will continue to be pursued in an attempt to minimize the potential need for any future treated discharges. The department will continue to closely monitor site conditions to ensure the protection of human health and safety, and
News Release: 10/18/2021: Monsterfest at Lead Foot City
The night draws in. There’s a chill in the air. It’s the spookiest time of the year! Hernando County’s largest Halloween celebration is coming to Lead Foot City on Saturday, October 30th from 5:00 pm-11:00 pm. This outdoor family-friendly event is sure to bring chills down your spine! See what’s up our sleeve this All Hallows Eve! Activities include: ● Trunk or Treat from 5 pm-7 pm ● Costume Contest ● Creepy Movie featuring “The Night of the Living Dead” ● Magician ● Haunted Hayride ● Monster Truck
News Release: 10/18/2021: Location Change for United Way's Dementia Care Seminar
Spring Hill, FL – (October 18, 2021) – United Way of Hernando County is announcing a location change for the 10th Annual Dementia Care Seminar on Wednesday, November 3rd. The event will be held at The Lake House from 9:30am-12:00pm, located at 1202 Kenlake Ave, Spring Hill, FL 34606. The new Dementia Care Seminar location at The Lake House will provide light breakfast refreshments for attendees. Caregivers will learn valuable information from presenters Gary LeBlanc, Educational Director of the Dementia
News Release: 10/14/2021: Upcoming Vacancies on Various County Committees
Upcoming vacancies on various county committees(Brooksville, FL) 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 or will become vacant as of December 31, 2021. Board of Construction and RegulationTwo consumer positions Fine Arts Council Two positions Library Advisory Committee Four positions Tourist Development CouncilOne non-tax collecting
News Release: 10/12/2021: Hernando County Public Library Updated Operation
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Public Library System meeting rooms are open to the public. Meeting rooms can be reserved online from the library’s homepage, www.hernandocountylibrary.us or straight to the online calendar at www.hernandocounty.librarycalendar.com. Staff is available to help you navigate the calendar and to assist with any questions. Late fees will be reinstated beginning Monday, October 25, 2021. Fines & Fees • DVD or Interlibrary Loan items: $1 • Books: $.10 per day • Hotspots and
News Release: 10/8/2021: Hero Donor Pays $20 Gift Card and Thank you to All Donors
LifeSouth Celebrates Heroes – $20 e-gift Card to All Donors Oct. 7 – Oct. 11 The national blood shortage and the need for blood donors, especially type O, continues, and donors are invited to celebrate National Hero Days by stopping by a LifeSouth location or blood drive. October 7 through October 11 all blood donors receive a $20 e-gift card redeemable at many retailers and restaurants. LifeSouth urges the community to be a hero by donating blood. LifeSouth donors help patients suffering from blood
News Release: 10/8/2021: Temporary closure of Veterans Memorial Park
Temporary closure of Veterans Memorial Park (Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Veterans Memorial Park, located at 12254 Spring Hill Drive, on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduled park maintenance. The Park will re-open for public use that same day after 4 p.m. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (352) 754-4027 for additional information.
News Release: 10/7/2021: MOU signed to formally launch joint project to build technical training complex in Hernando County
MOU signed to formally launch joint project to build technical training complex in Hernando County(Brooksville, FL) On Thursday, September 30, 2021, dignitaries and representatives from the Hernando County Board of County Commission (BOCC), Hernando Schools and Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) gathered at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Industrial Park to formally launch a joint agency project to build the Hernando County Citizens Success Center. BOCC Chairman John Allocco, Hernando School
News Release: 10/7/2021:Temporary Closure of Delta Woods Park
Temporary closure of Delta Woods Park (Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Delta Woods Park, located at 3400 Deltona Boulevard in Spring Hill, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for scheduled park maintenance. The Park will re-open for public use that same day after 4 p.m. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (352) 754-4027 for additional information.
News Release: 10/7/2021: Parks & Recreation introduces all-inclusive annual parking pass
(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Parks & Recreation Department announces the implementation of its all-inclusive annual parking pass, effective September 28, 2021. This annual pass is available at a cost of $53.25 (tax included) per vehicle and will be valid for parking at the Hernando County Park locations listed below: Beach ParkingPine Island - 10840 Pine Island Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607Rogers Park - 7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607Linda Pedersen Park - 6300 Shoal Line Blvd.
News Release: 10/7/2021: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PROCLAIMS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Brooksville, Florida (October 7, 2021) – On October 4, 2021, during a regular Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council proclaimed October 3 – 9, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™.”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. The Brooksville City Council recognizes fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and
News Release: 10/7/2021: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE ANNOUNCES ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES
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 (October 7, 2021) – 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: Cemetery Advisory Committee (1) full time position for 4-year term of office through December
News Release: 10/7/2021: Community Foundation Tampa Bay announces $1.05 million George and Mimi Frank Environmental Endowment
Community Foundation Tampa Bay announces $1.05 million George and Mimi Frank Environmental Endowment Fund will support nonprofit organizations protecting environment in Tampa BayTampa, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2021) – The Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the establishment of the George and Mimi Frank Environmental Endowment with a gift of $1,055,000 that will support nonprofit organizations focused on protecting, restoring and improving the natural environment within the Tampa Bay region. The
News Release: 10/5/2021: OCTOBER PROCLAIMED AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
Brooksville, Florida (October 5, 2021) – On October 4, 2021, during a regular Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For nearly four decades the country has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women in the United States. One in eight women will be diagnosed
News Release: 10/5/2021: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE TO HOLD GREAT BROOKSVILLIAN RECEPTION
Brooksville, Florida (October 5, 2021) – On August 16, 2021, during a regular Council Meeting, the Brooksville City Council completed the voting process with the announcement of Ann Mau as the Great Brooksvillian of the Year for 2021. Ann, a 58-year resident of the area, will be honored posthumously, during a reception being held on Monday, October 11, 2021. The reception will take place at 5:30 pm at the City of Brooksville's City Hall located at 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville, and the public is
News Release: 10/4/2021: Planning Department Office Moves to New Location
Planning Department office moves to new location (Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Government announces the move of the Planning Department office from the Government Center located at 20 N. Main Street in Brooksville, to their new location at 1653 Blaise Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601, effective immediately. This new office location shares the same government campus as the Zoning and Building departments and is located at the rear of the main building. All Department phone numbers, emails, and office hours
News Release: 10/1/2021: State Acquires 2,115 Acres within the Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest FL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the acquisition of a vital 2,115-acre parcel within the Coastal Headwaters Longleaf Forest Florida Forever project in Santa Rosa County. This parcel, which lies within the newly designated wildlife corridor, will enhance the connection between the Whiting Field Naval Air Station northward to the Blackwater River State Forest, creating an over 200,000-acre contiguous tract of protected land. This acquisition is a
News Release: 10/1/2021: CITY OF BROOKSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Brooksville, Florida (October 1, 2021) – The City of Brooksville Fire Department announces it is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association © (NFPA©)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9 th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. The City of Brooksville
News Release: 10/1/2021: HCFES Station 6 Groundbreaking Ceremony
HCFES Station 6 groundbreaking ceremony (Brooksville, FL) A ceremony will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. to break ground on the new Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Station #6, located at 3451 Shoal Line Blvd. in Hernando Beach. The ceremony will be streamed live on the Hernando County Government Facebook page. A special timeframe will be set for media to conduct interviews, take photos, etc. from 8 to 9 a.m. Media are encouraged to RSVP ahead of this event to the Office of Public
News Release: 9/30/2021: BOCC approves $623.1 million budget and lowers taxes
BOCC approves $623.1 million budget and lowers taxes(Brooksville, FL) At the Tuesday, September 28 final budget hearing, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 final budget totaling $623,106,376.Commissioners voted to lower the existing 7.6412 general fund millage rate to 7.4412 and increase the Transportation Trust Fund from 0.7091 to 0.8091 to provide funding for maintaining and improving the County’s growing transportation system. Overall, the County
News Release: 9/28/2021: UPTOWN ART GALLERY ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ARTISTS
Brooksville, Florida (September 24, 2021) – On September 24, 2021, the City of Brooksville’s Art Gallery Coordinator, Pedram Moghaddam, announced a “Call for Artists’ for the upcoming exhibit “Up All Night”. Mr. Moghaddam invites artists to submit three to five pieces of artwork reflecting the considerable hours spent as an artist coming up with ideas and scrapping them….it can literally take all night! While the theme is not mandatory, any attempts will be appreciated. This opportunity provides artists a
News Release: 9/27/2021: Piney Point Update
The department has finalized its agreement with the court-appointed receiver, supporting his transition into his role to both manage and undertake final closure of the site. As part of this transition, water treatment will continue and all available options to manage water onsite will continue to be pursued in an attempt to minimize the potential need for any future treated discharges. The department will continue to closely monitor site conditions to ensure the protection of human health and safety, and
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News Release: 9/28/2021: Market at Marker 48 is back!
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2021) — Now that the rainy and hot days of summer are moving into Florida’s rearview mirror, the folks at Marker 48 Brewing are bringing back their popular Market at Marker. Held once a month during the cooler part of the year, the market gives local vendors, artisans and craftspeople an opportunity to hawk their hand-crafted wares to the community. The first market of the season will be Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. and will feature 35-40 vendors set up
News Release: 9/27/2021: Hernando Untapped
2021 Hernando Untapped: Craft Beer and Wine Festival The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Hernando Untapped: Craft Beer and Wine Festival at American Aviation Flight Academy on Helicopter Drive in Brooksville on Friday, October 15th from 6:00-10:00 pm. This event is presented by Carter Foreman Attorneys at Law with additional sponsorships from Cemex, Inc., Suncoast Credit Union – Brooksville, The Center for Bone and Joint Disease, and more! Hernando Untapped features
