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Hernando County, Florida
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About Hernando, FL

Population
Approximately 194,515 residents
County Seat
Brooksville, Florida
Coverage Area
589 square miles in west-central Florida

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Brooksville ends interlocal agreement on school court access

Brooksville ends interlocal agreement on school court access

Brooksville approved ending court-sharing with Hernando County schools; Hernando High must pay $2,000 to use city courts...

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Community

Chinsegut Hill Manor Preserves History and Serves as Community Hub

Chinsegut Hill Manor Preserves History and Serves as Community Hub

Chinsegut Hill Manor continues as a museum and retreat, offering tours, cabins and programs that preserve local history ...

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Community

Hernando County Libraries Offer Year-Round Family, Teen and Adult Programs

Hernando County Libraries Offer Year-Round Family, Teen and Adult Programs

Hernando County libraries offer year-round programs for families, teens and adults, providing free educational events an...

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Business

Heritage Golf Group acquires Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville

Heritage Golf Group acquires Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville

Heritage Golf Group bought Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville, expanding its national network to 47 clubs. Lo...

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Community

Weeki Wachee Springs remains Hernando's historic mermaid and nature anchor

Weeki Wachee Springs remains Hernando's historic mermaid and nature anchor

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers mermaid shows, swimming, river trips and wildlife viewing for Hernando County fam...

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Government

Hernando County to close government services for MLK Day

Hernando County to close government services for MLK Day

County offices and certain services will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, affecting transit, libraries and some waste services...

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Government

Tyler O'Donnell returns as Hernando County body-camera coordinator

Tyler O'Donnell returns as Hernando County body-camera coordinator

Tyler O'Donnell returns to coordinate the sheriff's body-worn camera rollout; 294 cameras and $2.9 million initial fundi...

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Education

Central ends yearlong grudge with 60-45 win over Hernando

Central ends yearlong grudge with 60-45 win over Hernando

Central High beat Hernando High 60-45 on Jan. 17, ending a yearlong rivalry grudge and giving Central momentum heading i...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Brooksville Tangerine Festival returns to downtown, spotlights citrus heritage

Brooksville Tangerine Festival returns to downtown, spotlights citrus heritage

Brooksville Main Street will host the second annual Tangerine Festival Feb. 7, offering free admission, live music, vend...

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Community

Hernando County hosts MLK weekend car show and Brooksville parade

Hernando County hosts MLK weekend car show and Brooksville parade

Hernando County will host MLK events Jan. 18-19 including the 15th Annual car show and a Brooksville parade. Residents s...

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Education

Weeki Wachee edges Hernando 3-2 in hard-fought soccer win

Weeki Wachee edges Hernando 3-2 in hard-fought soccer win

Weeki Wachee beat Hernando 3-2 at home after a tactical lineup change opened scoring chances. The result shifts momentum...

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Government

Sheriff's private messages spark county debate over Flock cameras

Sheriff's private messages spark county debate over Flock cameras

Leaked email and private Facebook messages from Sheriff Al Nienhuis intensified a county debate over Flock license-plate...

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Community

Hernando County nominate local leaders for Bilirakis heroes award

Hernando County nominate local leaders for Bilirakis heroes award

Learn how to nominate individuals or groups for Rep. Bilirakis’s 2026 Heroes Among Us award and what it means for our co...

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Government

Suspect Arrested in Spring Hill Burglary at Krueger Brewing Company

Suspect Arrested in Spring Hill Burglary at Krueger Brewing Company

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 47-year-old Nicholas Lee Courtright in connection with a Ja...

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Government

Hernando County Man Arrested for Failing to Report Online Accounts

Hernando County Man Arrested for Failing to Report Online Accounts

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Harry Dewayne Condo on January 10, 2026, accusing him of using...

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Education

Central High's GROWL event invites Class of 2030 families to learn programs

Central High's GROWL event invites Class of 2030 families to learn programs

Central High hosted The GROWL 2026 for Class of 2030 families, offering enrollment and program information. District pag...

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Business

Chamber unveils Leadership Hernando Class of 2026 to build local leaders

Chamber unveils Leadership Hernando Class of 2026 to build local leaders

The Greater Hernando County Chamber announced the Leadership Hernando Class of 2026, an annual program to connect local ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Brooksville City Council accepts audit with recommendations for fixes

Brooksville City Council accepts audit with recommendations for fixes

Brooksville City Council accepted the latest audit in a 3-1 vote, with auditors noting procedural gaps that matter for t...

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Community

United Way details recovery group's plans for unmet needs

United Way details recovery group's plans for unmet needs

United Way posted materials from the Long-Term Recovery Group meeting Jan. 12, outlining unmet-needs protocols and resou...

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Government

Hernando County Housing Authority to Hold January 26 Public Meeting

Hernando County Housing Authority to Hold January 26 Public Meeting

The Hernando County Housing Authority will hold a public meeting Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. in Brooksville; ADA accommodations an...

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Government

Hernando opens temporary warming center as freeze warning persists

Hernando opens temporary warming center as freeze warning persists

A warming center opened in Brooksville Jan. 15 to shelter residents overnight during an active freeze; transportation as...

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Government

State awards $321,112 to Hernando Sheriff for 287(g) enforcement

State awards $321,112 to Hernando Sheriff for 287(g) enforcement

Florida CFO awarded $1.7M+ to five local agencies, including $321,112.30 for Hernando County. Funds reimburse 287(g) imm...

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Education

Central High Boys Rebound With Commanding Win Over Weeki Wachee

Central High Boys Rebound With Commanding Win Over Weeki Wachee

Central High ended a two-game losing streak with an 83-50 home victory over Weeki Wachee on Jan. 9, riding a 16-0 openin...

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Government

Hernando County Fire Rescue quickly extinguishes Brooksville vehicle fire

Hernando County Fire Rescue quickly extinguishes Brooksville vehicle fire

A vehicle fire near Cortez Boulevard and Clayton Road was extinguished by Hernando County Fire Rescue. No injuries were ...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Local Kwanzaa Celebration Emphasizes Ujima, Youth and Heritage

Local Kwanzaa Celebration Emphasizes Ujima, Youth and Heritage

On Dec. 28 the African American Heritage Preservation Society of East Pasco County staged a Kwanzaa observance at Mt. Pl...

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Education

Central High Inducts 10 into Hall of Fame, Spotlighting Tyrone Goodson

Central High Inducts 10 into Hall of Fame, Spotlighting Tyrone Goodson

Central High inducted 10 alumni into its athletic hall of fame, highlighting Tyrone Goodson's local impact and youth wor...

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Education

HCA's Jaden Montzka reaches 1,000 points in Senior Night rout

HCA's Jaden Montzka reaches 1,000 points in Senior Night rout

Hernando Christian Academy guard Jaden Montzka hit his 1,000th career point on Jan. 12 during Senior Night, scoring 35 a...

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Government

Hernando County institutes countywide burn ban amid drought

Hernando County institutes countywide burn ban amid drought

Hernando County enacted an emergency burn ban for unincorporated areas and Brooksville due to severe dryness. Report sus...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

Academia Hernando launches spring lecture series on Peru

Academia Hernando launches spring lecture series on Peru

Academia Hernando will begin a spring lecture series Jan. 21 at the WellCome OM Center; $90 series fee and mail-in regis...

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