Local News

Katie Stacy, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Oak Hill Hospital made the following statement:

On Saturday, July 31, Central Alumni Tyrone Goodson, now residing in Ocala, traveled back to his childhood home turf in Brooksville. He and his close friends and family members took over Ernie Wever Youth Park to give back to the community he feels brought him success by offering a free youth football camp.

The Springstead volleyball program hosted their two-day summer volleyball camp on July 27 and 28 at the Springstead gym for 3rd to 8th graders. 

The fanciful legend of Shrek has captivated audiences since the debut of the popular DreamWorks family film in 2001. Now the families of Hernando are sure to be entertained by “SHREK Jr.,” to be performed from August 13 to August 15 at the Live Oak Theatre, the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, located at 21030 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville. 

 Disassembly and removal of the wooden playground at Tom Varn Park began on Monday, August 2.  Many community members shared photos online of the much loved playground as it was taken down.

Throughout Hernando County, area nonprofit agencies have many exciting developments "in store"--spreading helpful supplements of sunshine every step of the way.

by PAT RAIA, [email protected]

A hydraulics failure is being blamed for the July 30 emergency landing of a Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) helicopter in a field near Brooksville Elementary School.

In an effort to attract economic development, Hernando County officials may raise the maximum height of commercial buildings from 45 feet to 60 feet.