Social Media Day Brooksville 2020
FYI, Social Media Day 2020 will be on June 26th from 9 am to 4 pm. Check out the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/888291764964089/
News Release: 5/12/2020: The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates
Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.com The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week. Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency
News Release: 5/20/2020: Hernando County submits request to State for approval to operate vacation r
MEDIA RELEASEMay 19, 2020 Hernando County submits request to State for approval to operate vacation rentals (Brooksville, FL) In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-123, Hernando County Government has submitted a written request and safety plan to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for approval to operate vacation rentals within the County’s jurisdiction. Once Hernando County has received approval from DBPR, the County’s safety plan, along with recommended safety
News Release: 5/20/2020: The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates
The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 UpdatesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will continue to issue this update every day through Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan. Once the state moves into Phase 2, DOH will provide this update once per week. However, DOH will continue to update the COVID-19 dashboard and post the state report daily.
News Release: 5/20/2020: Press release from LifeSouth
LifeSouth Covid-19 Press Release, regarding the need for donationsClick here for more information
News Release: 5/20/2020: Hernando County moves to Full Phase 1 reopening
Hernando County moves to Full Phase 1 reopening (Brooksville, FL) On May 15, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-123, which became effective May 18, 2020. According to the Governor’s Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step taskforce report, the entities and businesses allowed to operate during Phase 1 are set forth on pages 19-22 of the report and according to Executive Order 20-123, we are now in “Full Phase 1”. The following businesses may operate at 50 percent of their authorized capacity under the
News Release: 5/21/2020: Temporary closure of Rotary Centennial Dog Park
Temporary closure of Rotary Centennial Dog Park (Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Parks and Recreation will temporarily close Rotary Centennial Dog Park, located at 10375 Sandlor Street in Spring Hill, on May 22, 2020 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. The park will re-open for public use at 3:30 p.m. that same day. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (352) 754-4027 for additional information.
News Release: 5/21/2020: Statement from Florida Division of Emergency Management on Damaged COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2020Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comStatement from Florida Division of Emergency Management on Damaged COVID-19 TestsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management was made aware that of the more than 90,000 tests administered at drive-thru and walk-up test sites so far in May, 1,702 were damaged in transit, and these individuals will need to be retested. Any person whose
News Release: 5/21/2020: The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2020Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.comThe State of Florida Issues COVID-19 UpdatesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will continue to issue this update every day through Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan. Once the state moves into Phase
News Release: 5/21/2020: 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. In an effort to keep our staff and residents safe during this time, all in-person classes have been cancelled and free virtual classes via Facebook Live and Zoom are now being offered for residents to enjoy in the comfort of their
News Release: 5/21/2020: New education impact fee rates effective June 1
New education impact fee rates effective June 1(Brooksville, FL) At the December 17, 2019 regular Board of County Commissioners meeting, the BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 2019-6, increasing education impact fees. This increase will go into effect beginning June 1, 2020 and will apply to building permit applications received on or after this date (unless exempted through the process below). Any application received prior to June 1, 2020 and kept in an active status will not be subject to the increased rate.
News Release: 5/26/2020 HCUD Customer Service lobby to reopen to the public on June 1
HCUD Customer Service lobby to reopen to the public on June 1 (Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) customer service lobby, located at 15365 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville, will reopen to the public with safety measures in place to help reduce risk to customers and staff beginning June 1, 2020. It is recommended that customers follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for social distancing when visiting the lobby. Click here for more information
News Release: 5/26/2020: Veteran Services office reopens to the public by appointment only on June 1
Veteran Services office reopens to the public by appointment only on June 1(Brooksville, FL) Hernando County Veteran Services will reopen its office, located at 621 W. Jefferson Street in Brooksville, to the public on June 1, 2020 by appointment only. In order to prevent the spread of disease and keep our residents and staff safe during this time, the following policies will be implemented for the Veterans Services Office (VSO) until further notice: For all in-person appointments, only the claimant will be
News Release: 5/26/2020: HCUD to demo Brookridge Wastewater Treatment Facility
HCUD to demo Brookridge Wastewater Treatment Facility and redirect flows (Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) has redirected wastewater flows from the Brookridge Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 8279 Grove Road in Brooksville, to the Glen Water Reclamation Facility, located at 11354 Hexam Road in Brooksville. This redirect is in an effort to regionalize the County’s wastewater treatment facilities and reduce operating costs. The decommissioned Brookridge
News Release: 5/27/2020: The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates
The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 UpdatesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will continue to issue this update every day through Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan. Once the state moves into Phase 2, DOH will provide this update once per week. However, DOH will continue to update the COVID-19 dashboard and post the state report daily.
