Weekly meetings for Hernando County Executive Policy Group
Hernando County Government has scheduled an Executive Policy Group (EPG) meeting every Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center, located at 18900 Cortez… Read More
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Find Pasco County Government Closures and Cancelations Online
Pasco County has been closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and taking precautionary actions as recommended by the Florida Department… Read More
HCSO Inmates Participate in ‘Million Mask Challenge’ to Aid in COVID-19 Fight
Inmates at the Hernando County Detention Center are being put to work to combat a shortage of face masks at Hernando County area hospitals. Personnel… Read More
Update on Citrus County Services during COVID-19 State of Emergency
The Citrus County Government announces that the Lecanto Government Building is temporarily closed to the public beginning Friday, March 27, 2020. Services are still available… Read More
Work from Home Resources for Employers
Pasco County is calling on our local business partners to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) by allowing employees to… Read More
Hernando County Extends State of Emergency for COVID-19
As of March 26, 2020, the Hernando County Executive Policy Group has extended the Local State of Emergency declaration for Hernando County, PROCLAMATION NO. 2020-02. Read More
Nature Coast COVID-19 Local Business Updates
To try and help our readers and our partners connect, NatureCoaster.com is providing current information on how to connect with, and buy from, local… Read More
Sunrise Domestic & Sexual Violence Center’s COVID-19 Service Plan
Sunrise’s sexual violence outreach/advocacy services will remain intact and available to survivors. Sunrise has modified its services to temporarily provide all crisis counseling services via… Read More
Hernando County Schools Food & Nutrition Services Providing No Cost Breakfast & Lunch
While schools are closed, Hernando County Public Schools will be providing no-cost meals to all children 18 years of age and under. Each day children… Read More
Florida Loquat Festival Postponed
The 2020 Florida Loquat Festival was originally scheduled for March 21, 2020, and has been postponed to late summer or early fall. The… Read More
SWFMD District Recreation Lands to Remain Open
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will keep District-managed recreation lands open for individual and small group day use in Florida’s Nature Coast and… Read More
Brooksville Main Street Vying for $25K Cash Prize
Vote now to advance Brooksville Main Street to the next round On February 24, Independent We Stand, a national small business movement, kicked-off… Read More
Florida Legislature approves Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve
Nature Coast Florida lawmakers recently passed legislation to create the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve, protecting part of the Gulf of Mexico’s largest seagrass meadow and… Read More
Hernando County declares State of Emergency for COVID-19
As a proactive measure to monitor and limit the spread of COVID-19, PROCLAMATION NO. 2020-01, Declaration of State of Local Emergency, has been enacted by… Read More
Short-Time Compensation Program for Florida Employers
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is reminding employers of the State’s short-time compensation program to help employers retain their employees during this work slowdown… Read More
Citrus County Cancelations and Postponements due to COVID-19
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) declared a Local State of Emergency on March 16, 2020 due to the worldwide pandemic COVID-19 virus… Read More
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses
The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is providing this updated information and resources about COVID-19 and its effects on operations for Nature Coast businesses. Read More
City of Inverness declares State of Emergency
Inverness officials declared a local state of emergency for the City regarding COVID-19 on March 16, 2020. In order to protect the health, safety, and… Read More
Emergency Business Damage Assessment for Coronavirus
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. Read More
Blues Bash at the Ranch March 20-22 Canceled
The second annual Blues Bash at the Ranch is coming and you can bet it will be a good one! GPS Festival Production partners Greg… Read More
New COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Case announced in Pasco County
The Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including a 46-year old man in Pasco County. Read More
80 Days Musical rescheduled to May
In an effort to behave responsibly in these uncertain times, Live Oak Theatre Company will postpose its original musical adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel Around… Read More
Hernando Chamber to host 7th Annual Hop n Glo
The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce and its foundation, Chamber Education Training Association (CETA), will host the 7th Annual Hop ‘n Glow at the… Read More
Help FWC Monitor Freshwater Turtle Die-offs due to Virus
A fatal viral disease continues to impact Florida freshwater turtles, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks the public to assist the… Read More
Friday Night Live celebrates 2nd Anniversary March 13
The popular Friday Night Live Concert Series was launched March 9, 2018, and has proved to be a wonderful event for families and friends to… Read More
LifeSouth Blood Services needs Blood Donations
As concern surrounding the impact of coronavirus increases, LifeSouth ensures the community and blood donors that it is safe to donate blood and encourages blood… Read More
Learn about the History of Florida Ranching after Open Range
The Pasco County Historical Society announces the March 20, 2020 meeting is to be held at 6:00 P.M. at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village,… Read More
Sandhill Writers Retreat May 15-16
Saint Leo University will hold its annual Sandhill Writers Retreat with events scheduled the evening of Friday, May 15, and all day on Saturday,… Read More
Colorful Cans Art Contest for Citrus County Students
The Culture of Clean Lecanto High School Anti-littering Marketing Team, the University of Florida-Citrus County Extension Service, along with nonprofit sponsor, Keep Citrus County Beautiful,… Read More
Citrus County Housing Services to offer assistance with Utility Payments
Citrus County Housing Services will accept energy assistance applications on a walk-in basis for TWO DAYS ONLY, Monday, March 16 and Monday, March 30, 2020,… Read More