Local News

By Andy Villamarzo 

Hernando Sun sports writer 

BROOKSVILLE- If there were any lingering ideas about students and student-athletes taking part in any scheduled or make-up events for the 2019-2020 school year, the Hernando School District has made up its mind. 

Saturday morning, parents, students, teachers and coaches awoke to the news that the Hernando School District would be canceling all of its events for the remainder of the academic year. With the cancellations go any chances of making up any athletic events, prom dances or grad bash trips. 

By LISA MACNEIL
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...‘fear and anxiety.’  Those aren't good terms to make government policy after… you want to make the most calm,  rational decision that benefits the greatest amount of people.” 

- Commissioner  Holcomb

At the regular meeting on March 24, 2020, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the latest changes in everyday life for both the county government and the citizens of Hernando county -- as well as the rest of the country.

Due to the County Fair being canceled, students from Hernando County 4H are requesting support to cover the costs of their project animals.

March 23, 2020

by Christine Sexton

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE --- The University of Florida will for a limited time begin offering coronavirus testing this week, including tests for asymptomatic elderly residents as part of research into the quickly spreading virus, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during an appearance Monday at The Villages.

By MEGAN HUSSEY
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As Hernando County joins the world in facing a severe health crisis, the global pandemic known as Coronavirus, many residents are stocking up on those basic, essential items that will help them and their families maintain good health. Basic items like bathroom tissue, hand wipes and sanitizers, are increasingly tough to find, and homeless and disadvantaged people in particular are turning to area charities and social aid agencies for critical help.

March 23, 2020

Hernando County Sheriff's Office Alert

On 03-20-20 just after 4 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to Hernando High School, located at 700 Bell Avenue in Brooksville, regarding possible stolen golf carts.

An individual who was in the area of the baseball field at the school called 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity behind the school.  The individual reported hearing a loud bang come from the rear of the school, then moments later, seeing golf carts driving away from the same area.

By LISA MACNEIL
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Now waiting on Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature, the respective Florida House and Senate bills have passed to establish an offshore area from Anclote to Yankeetown as an Aquatic Preserve.  

On Saturday, March 21 at 10:29 p.m., Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to reports of a person yelling outside her home saying her house is on fire. The fire was reported to be at 14219 Midmoor Blvd in Brooksville.