Hernando County Will Post BOCC Meeting Notices Only on County Website

Hernando County announced a change to how it advertises meetings of the Board of County Commissioners, moving from newspaper publication to online-only postings on the county website. The legal notice, signed by County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers, said the new method took effect January 1, 2026 and a formal notice was issued on January 13, 2026.

Under the new policy, public notices and meeting advertisements that once appeared in The Hernando Sun will instead be posted at hernandocounty.us. The printed legal notice included a QR code directing readers to the county website and instructed members of the public to consult the site for agendas and public hearing information. The notice also included the standard appellate language for quasi-judicial matters.

For many residents this is a practical shift in where they will find official county business. Agendas, hearing notices and other time-sensitive items will be available online, where they can be updated more quickly than print schedules. That faster turnaround can help residents track changes to meeting times, added agenda items, and newly scheduled hearings without waiting for the next newspaper edition.

The change also raises accessibility questions for residents who have relied on print notices. Older residents, people without reliable internet access, and those who prefer physical newspapers will need to alter how they seek official information. The county’s written notice directs the public to the website but did not include alternate contact options in the text of the legal notice itself. Residents who need help locating agendas or hearing materials should visit the county site using the URL or QR code provided in the notice.

This move reflects a broader municipal trend toward digital-first public notices. Posting notices centrally on the county’s official platform can improve transparency and recordkeeping, while concentrating official communications in one place. At the same time, it places greater responsibility on residents to access the county’s online systems or to seek assistance from county offices to receive paper copies or other accommodations.

What this means for Hernando County readers is straightforward: if you want to follow BOCC business, check hernandocounty.us for the most current agendas and public hearing notices. Expect meeting advertisements to appear there rather than in The Hernando Sun, and plan accordingly if you rely on printed notices. The shift is now in effect, and residents should update their usual information routines to stay informed about county government decisions.