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FWC will make changes in Pasco catch-and-release area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will make changes to snook, redfish and spotted seatrout management in the area of Pasco County Florida… Read More

Political Campaign School offers online class through Citrus County Chamber

Have you considered running for an elected office within the next 5 years? City Council? County Commission? School Board? Supervisor of Elections? Or any number of… Read More

Purchase a Winn Dixie Community Bag in May to help Hernando County Edu Foundation

Hernando County shoppers can give back to the local community and help to reduce single-use plastics by purchasing a special reusable bag at the Winn-Dixie… Read More

Chinsegut Conservation Center is one of central Florida’s Hidden Gems

A group of hikers travels down a low boardwalk through a stand of cypress trees. The trees are thick at first, then open up as… Read More

Courthouse Live features Bronson Arroyo & the All-Stars Friday, April 30

Courthouse Live will take place every Friday at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street in historic downtown Brooksville from… Read More

Donating Blood After receiving COVID Vaccine: Questions Answered

As the COVID-19 vaccination effort continues to roll out, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers urge all eligible donors to help support the local blood supply. Blood… Read More

Opportunity to Golf at Southern Hills Plantation

Friends of Live Oak Theatre Offers an Opportunity to Golf at Southern Hills Plantation! The Friends of Live Oak Theatre and Conservatory has limited openings… Read More

TDC Grant Funding Training for Hernando County

Florida’s Adventure Coast, Brooksville – Weeki Wachee TDC Grant funding process has gone digital with an all-new, digital application and process. Training on the… Read More

Chinsegut Hill Retreat seeks Part-Time Maintenance Employee

Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center is a beautiful, historic location just north of Brooksville off US 41. The complex is located on 115 acres… Read More

Sea Turtle Nesting Season means Lights Out, Stash your Trash!

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding beachgoers they can help protect nesting sea turtles by practicing some simple tips including keeping… Read More

Anclote Gulf Park Cleanup April 19

Pasco County Parks and Recreation is having a cleanup at Anclote Gulf Park to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 19, 2021.   This is… Read More

Florida Loquat Mini Festival returns to New Port Richey

The Florida Loquat Festival returns to Downtown New Port Richey with the theme, “Back to the Future” as a Mini-Festival, maintaining a New Port Richey… Read More

Get Your Zumba on at Central Citrus Community Center

Central Citrus Community Center, located at 2804 W Marc Knighton Ct, Lecanto, invites you to join them for Zumba classes with Donna Scarpello. These classes… Read More

Hernando County Home & Garden Show Returns March 20

Whether you’re building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping, or just dreaming about your next home improvement, the Hernando County Home & Garden Show is the place to… Read More

Brooksville Main Street Seeks Board Members

Within the last three years, Brooksville Main Street has grown from a handful to over 200 volunteers and two full-time employees. As the organization… Read More

Hernando Cares Small Business Recovery Grant Applications Open

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hernando County Government will provide a grant program to further enhance the recovery of… Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine Info for Citrus and Hernando Counties

Where to get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Citrus and Hernando Counties Walmart, Sams Club, Publix, and Winn-Dixie pharmacies in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter… Read More

Get your Strawberry Fix at the Floral City Strawberry Festival March 6-7

You know spring is just around the corner when the 34th Annual Floral City Strawberry Festival comes to town!  March 6-7 2021 is when… Read More

Hernando Legislative Delegation Public Meeting Feb. 12

Members of the Hernando County Legislative Delegation will hold a public meeting on Friday, February 12th at 1 p.m. at the Hernando County Government Center,… Read More

Pasco County Government Closures for MLK Day

Pasco County Government offices, including the Constitutional Offices and the Courts, will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of… Read More

Hernando BOCC to consider declaring State of Emergency

At the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 9 a.m. the BOCC will discuss reinstating a Local… Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine to be Administered at Publix locations

On January 5, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) have partnered with… Read More

Brooksville 2021 Holiday, Meeting & Trash Schedules

The City Council of the City of Brooksville has adopted the 2021 Holiday and Meeting Schedules, observing ten national holidays. All Brooksville City offices will… Read More

Hernando County Cannery Class Schedule Jan 2121

How to make Mustard Date: January 3, 2021, 1 pm to 3 pm In this class, you will learn the process of making homemade mustard. Read More

Scoreboards added at Citrus County Park Ballfields

Citrus County Parks and Recreation has installed eleven new scoreboards at ball fields in Central Ridge District Park (Holder, FL) and Bicentennial Park (Crystal River,… Read More

Florida Manatee Festival Postponed

After continued meetings with City and County (Health) Officials, as a condition of the permit to conduct the festival within the parameters in consideration of Covid 19 guidelines/protocol, the 2021 Florida… Read More

Brooksville Honors Luigi’s Pizza 50th Anniversary

On December 21, 2020, the Brooksville City Council honored local restaurant, Luigi’s Pizza, in celebration of their 50th anniversary.   In 1970, Luigi’s was founded by… Read More

Free Mask Distribution for Brooksville City Residents

On December 21, 2020, Brooksville City Manager, Mark Kutney announced to City Council that the Free Disposable Face Mask Distribution Program is ready for implementation. Read More

Two Outdoor Ball Hockey Rinks Open in Pasco County

Officials from the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pasco County held ribbon cutting ceremonies last week for two new public outdoor ball hockey rinks, at the… Read More