February 2019

On 02-19-19 just after 4 p.m., Hernando County deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General store, located at 331 Commercial Way in Spring Hill, regarding a Commercial Robbery.

Upon arrival, deputies met with the clerk who advised that a white male approached the register with some candy.  As the clerk was scanning the items, the male stated, in a deep voice, to "keep the register open."  The clerk believed the male needed change and was not initially alarmed.

District tournaments are over and it’s playoff time for prep boys basketball in the state of Florida. We now take a look at the final Hernando Sun Top 5 Prep Boys Basketball Poll of the 2018-2019 season heading into postseason play.

It’s nearing the end of the month and the dogwoods are beginning to blossom, the hog plum trees are already in full bloom and an even better signal that Spring is on the way; the turkeys are gobbling!  It’s a grand time to be out of doors and listening to their lusty calling. The hens are flocking together in fairly predictable feeding patterns and the toms are following along behind, counting down the minutes until the girls decide it’s breeding time.

Friday night February 15, 2019 - Nature Coast High School ball fields-  It was a nice cool and a clear evening for playing softball. The first game of the night started off with Citrus Hurricanes coached by Larry Bishop vs Hudson Cobras coached by Jeri Loffler. The game ended with Hudson Cobras being swept up by the Citrus Hurricanes. Score Cobras 6 and Hurricanes 11.

Since 10/21/2018, the subject pictured has passed numerous counterfeit bills at the Wal-Mart located at 13300 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. If you have information on this individual

Contact LEO: Detective I. Grey

1-352-754-6830

If you wish to remain anonymous or to be eligible for a reward, call the Hernando County Crime Stoppers toll-free number 1-866-990-8477 or you may electronically send your tip via Crime Stoppers directly. You may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

On 02-19-19 just after 4 p.m., Hernando County deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General store, located at 331 Commercial Way in Spring Hill, regarding a Commercial Robbery.

Upon arrival, deputies met with the clerk who advised that a white male approached the register with some candy. As the clerk was scanning the items, the male stated, in a deep voice, to “keep the register open.” The clerk believed the male needed change and was not initially alarmed.

By ROCCO MAGLIO
HERNANDO SUN WRITER

An important event that happened nearby but has has been largely forgotten is the “Fort Dade Capitulation.” In March of 1837 General Thomas S. Jesup and the Seminole Chiefs Jumper and Alligator met at Fort Dade and signed the Capitulation. The agreement was to end the fighting associated with the Second Seminole War; with the Seminoles agreeing to be relocated to a tribal area in the Oklahoma Territory.

By Matthew Vandenburgh
HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Current Fox Chapel Middle School teacher Lauren Anzalone is looking for cameras. She is hoping to get enough cameras for a photography club for the students, aiming to help expand some horizons.

by JULIE B. MAGLIO

This article corresponds to the following consent agenda item from the Jan. 29, 2019 Hernando BOCC meeting, which was pulled for discussion:  

Reconsider Recommendation for Aircraft Self Fueling Facility Project at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport 

On Dec. 18, 2018, Commissioners voted 3-2 to not approve the award of Contract No. 18-CG0117/BH to GLF Construction Corporation for Aircraft Self Fueling Facility Project at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Associated Budget Resolution (Cost: $1,255,770.00).

by JESSICA WILLIAMS
HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Imagine. 

A 6 year old girl, a Princess Elsa backpack at her feet, sitting in a chair in the front office of her school.  You kneel down to her level. You can’t see her hands because they’re in handcuffs, behind her back. She is under a Baker Act.