Mike Fulford and April Johnson-Spence have individually announced their candidacies to become the Hernando County Commissioner for District 2 as county commissioner Wayne Dukes will leave this post at the end of his term (2022). Dukes was elected as county commissioner for District 2 Nov. 2, 2010; then re-elected in 2014 and 2018.
by PAT RAIA, [email protected]
A bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing with biological female athletes was passed by the Florida House of Representatives on April 14 by a 77 to 40 margin. The vote took place just two days after the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) issued a statement on their position regarding transgender athletes and factors considered by the NCAA in determining where championships are held.
by PAT RAIA, [email protected]
The Hernando School Board has voted to end the digital home learning option. The option was put into place last year when the COVID-19 pandemic forced young people out of classrooms and into home-based remote learning.
The decision to end the option was made on the recommendation of School Superintendent John Stratton. The vote took place during the Board's April 13 meeting.
By PAT RAIA, [email protected]
Students and faculty of Central High School in Brooksville are mourning Valentina Tomashosky, the 17-year-old who was killed when she stepped on a live power line this past weekend. The young woman's name was released by the Hernando County School District with her family's permission.
by Pat Raia, [email protected]
Florida will temporarily stop using the single-dose John & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The pause takes place on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Legislation that would require some businesses that collect personal identifying information from consumers to disclose if and when they sell or otherwise sell that information to others, has been passed by the State Senate's Rules Committee. Under the measure, personal identifying information includes physical and email addresses, telephone numbers first and last names.
By PAT RAIA, [email protected]
A pair of Temple Terrace men are facing felony theft charges for allegedly stealing cologne and perfume bottles from an Ulta Beauty Store in Brooksville last month.
by PAT RAIA
A Spring Hill woman is facing felony charges after being accused of stealing a car last week.
According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) , on April 8, law enforcement personnel stopped the driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle on Mariner Blvd. In Spring Hill. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier in the day.
A 17-year-old Spring Hill woman is dead after stepping on a downed power line on Evenglow Avenue on Sunday, April 11.
By Pat Raia
A Hernando County man is facing Grand Theft Auto charges after he allegedly stole an ambulance from the Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville early Easter Sunday morning.
