TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Florida was ranked second among the best states to start a business in a report by WalletHub. According to the personal finance website, about 1 out of 5 new businesses fail after their first year, and half of them fail to stay open by the five-year mark.

On January 12, the mystical grounds of Weeki Wachee Springs became a living, nature-made gallery of beautiful artistic masterworks. A lovely sculpture garden was unveiled, brimming with the likenesses of enchanted sirens, each of which stood in noble tribute to a Hernando County historical landmark.

Several of the park's past mermaid performers were joining in on the fun at the anniversary celebration. SPRING HILL, Fla. - The Weeki Wachee Springs State Park celebrated its 75th anniversary on Thursday. The park, known for its underwater mermaid performances, honored the anniversary with a new...

The Brooksville City Council gave the green light for the proposed Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) map for South Brooksville. The map shows the boundaries of the special tax district designed to bring more money to the area in order to restore homes and businesses.

BROOKSVILLE - Godfried Eason said he has moved several times because of the growth of housing, from North Carolina to Brooklyn to Long Island and to Florida. Molly Jamison said she has seen deer giving birth in her backyard. Andrew Schwartz said he loves the area, and understands about growth but...

BROOKSVILLE - The Hernando County School District's graduation rate fell in 2022, the Florida Department of Education reported on Jan. 13. The district's 2022 graduation rate is 89%, again exceeding the state average of 87.3%, but it shows a drop from 2021's district rate of 91%.

At 7 pm on Sunday, Jan. 22, Brooksville's Beacon Theatre will host the world premiere of a Hollywood-style short film planned, produced, directed, and shot right here in Hernando County. Despite its world-class acting, sets, and production values, not to mention its universal themes, this motion...

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Harris Kalinka produced the video rendering, capturing the magic of the site and the course-to-be!

Four decades ago, a community arts institution was born in Hernando County via the formation of the Hernando Symphony Orchestra. Now, this Saturday, that orchestra will perform a very special anniversary concert. "The orchestra is thrilled to be celebrating our 40th season," said Michele DiLuzio,...