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State makes changes to aid displaced voters

Hurricane Michael aftermath. Photo by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Health Briefs

4 days ago

Hernando Sun Staff

Doctors on the Move

Access Health Care welcomes:

Juan C. Najarro, MD, General Medicine

Cynthia Cortes, MD, Internal Medicine

Bayfront Health Medical Group welcomes:

Mona McCullough, M.D., OB/GYN

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser

Oak Hill Hospital Welcomes Yelena Tarasenko, DO

6 days ago

Oak Hill Hospital Welcomes Yelena Tarasenko, DO

Spring Hill, Florida (October 4, 2018) – Oak Hill Hospital welcomes Yelena Tarasenko, DO, to its medical staff. Dr. Tarasenko specializes in family medicine and practices at Nature Coast Center for Primary Care, 11315 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613. Call 352-263-2903 to schedule an appointment or visit NCCPrimaryCare.com.

Health Briefs

1 week ago

Doctors on the Move

Access Health Care welcomes:
Juan C. Najarro, MD, General Medicine
Cynthia Cortes, MD, Internal Medicine

Bayfront Health Medical Group welcomes:
Mona McCullough, M.D., OB/GYN

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit American Heart Association

Halloween Happenings 2018

October 18, 2018 - 15:36
And They're Off!

October 18, 2018 - 15:15
Marion Jones inducted into Leopards' Sports Hall of Fame

October 14, 2018 - 21:23
A Tale of Two Forts

October 07, 2018 - 07:49
Metals that just keep on giving

October 06, 2018 - 14:19
Bringing smiles to sick kids

September 20, 2018 - 17:40
Florida Courthouse fires following the Civil War

September 16, 2018 - 20:28
Multi-million dollar expansion planned for Oak Hill Hospital

September 03, 2018 - 09:39
The Arc goes 'Global'

August 18, 2018 - 20:24

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Volunteers and Staff members from the Florida Museum excavating the Montbrook dig site. Many fossils have been found during excavation and showcased at the Florida Museum in Gainesville, FL. Photo provided by Rachel E. Narducci Division of Paleontology

Celebrate National Fossil Day

Oct 18, 2018 - 15:54

Halloween Happenings 2018

Oct 18, 2018 - 15:36

Annie in 'Hernando Beach Yacht Club' racing Sean and Ethan in 'Sunshine 2.' Annie wins the heat for the yacht club and earns the second fastest time: 1:23.

And They're Off!

Oct 18, 2018 - 15:15

State makes changes to aid displaced voters

Oct 18, 2018 - 14:53

1973 Hernando High School graduate, Marion Jones, speaking during his acceptance into the Sports Hall of Fame at Hernando High School on Oct. 4, 2018.

Marion Jones inducted into Leopards' Sports Hall of Fame

Oct 14, 2018 - 21:23

Sept. 25 County Commission Meeting Run Down Part 2

Oct 14, 2018 - 20:56

Health Briefs

Oct 14, 2018 - 15:19

Weeki Wachee quarterback Vaughn Sykora putting up big numbers

Oct 14, 2018 - 15:07

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News in images

Karla Cantero, Jennifer Porcelli celebrate play

Lakeisha Woodard and her daughter Angel found success with Acorn cover scents when harvesting Angel's first doe

Lions Evan Klukowski looks for an open receiver during their home game against Donahue Catholic Friday Sept. 28

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Local News

Sept. 25 County Commission Meeting Run Down Part 2

Oct 14, 2018 - 20:56

Dr. Lori Romano, Former Hernando County School District Superintendent

Former Superintendent appeals termination

Oct 12, 2018 - 21:43

24 hours of storm impacts expected for Hernando County

Oct 9, 2018 - 14:10

Tropical Storm Michael Hernando County EOC Alert 1

Oct 8, 2018 - 15:58

Suspect officially charged in park ranger homicide

Oct 8, 2018 - 14:49

Sept. 25 County Commission Meeting Run Down- part 1

Oct 7, 2018 - 18:23

Draft Map for Hernando County Schools Long Range Plan by Tindale Oliver

Consultant: School district will need at least 4 new schools within 15 years

Oct 4, 2018 - 14:27

Ret. Lt. Col. David Keith, center, surrounded by Hernando County Utilities Department staff and Hernando County Board of County Commissioners. CREDIT: Hernando Co. Gov

Veteran's Special Forces ring recovered by Utilities Department

Oct 2, 2018 - 09:23

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History

Fort King replica in Ocala built of split logs. The replica was recently completed and unveiled Dec. 2, 2017.

A Tale of Two Forts

Oct 7, 2018 - 07:49

Map of Florida's West Central Coast in 1882

Port Richey was originally named Hopeville

Sep 30, 2018 - 14:39

Duval County Courthouse was burned twice. The county is largely made up of Jacksonville. The above photo was taken after the Fire of 1901 and shows the courthouse and armory; State Archives of Florida.

Florida Courthouse fires following the Civil War

Sep 16, 2018 - 20:28

Ricou Browning: Underwater Film Legend

Sep 6, 2018 - 12:46

Harry Tyson Moore Forgotten Florida Civil Rights Icon

Aug 25, 2018 - 15:52

1728 Map by Geographer H. Moll showing Anclote, a popular spot for pirates.

Florida Gulf Coast golden age of piracy

Aug 24, 2018 - 20:29

The Life and Times of Bone Mizell, by Jim Bob Tinsley

The Fabulous Mizells

Aug 5, 2018 - 09:43

Flamingo Plate 431 by John James Audubon

Accepting flamingos as native to Florida

Jul 24, 2018 - 10:38

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Upcoming Government and Education Meetings

Brooksville Council Meeting

Monday, October 15, 2018, 7:00PM
Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Hernando County School District Meetings
10/23/2018
2PM Workshop
6:00 PM Regular
District Office-Board Room
919 North Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
10/23/2018 9:00 AM
Government Center
John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601

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Celebrate National Fossil Day

Halloween Happenings 2018

And They're Off!

Announcements

Improvements scheduled for Forest Oaks and Deltona Blvd. intersection

(Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Department of Public Works announces that from October 15 through November 2, 2018, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. will be performing scheduled improvements at the Forest Oaks and Deltona Boulevard intersection. Message boards are in place to inform motorists of the temporary detour during this time. Forest Oaks Boulevard will be closed from Deltona Boulevard to Bob Hartung Court. The detour will direct traffic around the construction area to Deltona Boulevard via Andypella Drive and Philatelic Drive.

Improvements include:

Relocating a waterline
Improving turn lanes allowing more stacking for left turns
Adding new sidewalks along Deltona Boulevard
Illuminating street name signs
Adding two crosswalks across Deltona Boulevard and one across Patio Court

The overall project is expected to be completed by July 2019. Contact the Department of Public Works at (352) 754-4060 or go to www.HernandoCounty.us for more information.

Hernando County parks re-open

(Brooksville, FL) Following cleanup from Hurricane Michael, all Hernando County parks are now open. Visit www.HernandoCounty.us for more information on county parks.

Lane closure scheduled for Hushpuppy Lane

(Weeki Wachee, FL) The Department of Public Works will be performing scheduled drainage improvements on Hushpuppy Lane in Weeki Wachee from Monday, October 8 to Monday, October 22, 2018. During this time, the road will be open to local residents only and will be restricted to one lane.

HCSO Alerts

HCSO Alert: Detectives Act Quickly to Capture Man Making Homicidal and Suicidal Posts on Social Media

2 weeks ago

On 10-01-18, Hernando County Sheriff's deputies were alerted to several posts made on social media by an individual identified as Blake Dudkewic. The posts detailed violent crimes that Dudkewic planned to carry out.

Just minutes before contacting our office, the caller observed a post on her Facebook news feed, made by Dudkewic, describing in detail the way he wanted to kill his father. Knowing that Dudkewic suffers from various issues, the caller responded with a message of support, encouraging Dudkewic to seek help and/or treatment.

Detectives Arrest Two for Vehicle Burglary Spree in Spring Hill

3 weeks ago

September 25, 2018

On 09-17-18, Hernando County Sheriff's detectives assigned to District Two were alerted to a spree of Vehicle Burglaries that occurred in a Spring Hill neighborhood.

Initial investigation by patrol deputies revealed that during the early-morning hours of 09-17-18, thirteen vehicles had been burglarized. All of the vehicles had been left UNLOCKED. One vehicle owner left a firearm in the vehicle, in addition to leaving the vehicle unlocked.

Health Briefs

Oak Hill Hospital Welcomes Yelena Tarasenko, DO

Health Briefs

Halloween Happenings 2018

And They're Off!

Marion Jones inducted into Leopards' Sports Hall of Fame

A Tale of Two Forts

Metals that just keep on giving

Bringing smiles to sick kids

Florida Courthouse fires following the Civil War

Multi-million dollar expansion planned for Oak Hill Hospital

The Arc goes 'Global'

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HCSO Alert: Detectives Act Quickly to Capture Man Making Homicidal and Suicidal Posts on Social Media

Detectives Arrest Two for Vehicle Burglary Spree in Spring Hill

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