At the regular Board of County Commission (BOCC) meeting on January 24, 2023, Economic Development Director Valerie Pianta presented the latest updates from her department. The Office of Economic Development aims to bolster the local economy by recruiting, retaining, and expanding targeted...

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday more than $144 million in funds will be distributed to rural counties across the state to expand their access to broadband internet - including Polk and Hernando counties. In a news release, DeSantis announced the first set of funds through the Broadband...

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our upcoming, two-day advocacy trip to Florida's Capitol. On Monday night, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening reception at the exclusive Governor's Club in downtown Tallahassee and network with our Hernando...

Over a dozen local business owners and managers gathered at the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce on January 19th to learn more about online security or "cyber security." The training session was part of the Chamber's business training program.

BROOKSVILLE - Hernando County might be the next growth stock, so to speak, whether some residents like that idea or not. At the County Commission meeting on Jan. 24, commissioners heard an annual report from the Let's Grow Hernando Foundation Inc. on what will be happening in the next few years.

The Dallas, Texas based Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is sponsoring an Airpower History Tour that will be landing at Brooksville Regional Airport on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21st and 22nd. Brooksville is the third stop of an eleven city "Spring Tour" featuring still flying historic World War...

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (January 27, 2023) - HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Linares, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, RRT, as director of clinical operations. Linares has more than 28 years of healthcare experience, including 16 years in nursing leadership roles.

A staple for high-quality, affordable golf since 1994, World Woods was acquired by Cabot, the highly respected, Canadian based developer and operator of golf resort communities.

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Sheli Thomas and her daughter live in Clermont, just minutes from Disney, but their magic kingdom is an hour away in Hernando County. Thomas, who has made it her mission to visit every Florida spring, is forever mesmerized by the beauty of Weeki Wachee Springs. "Pristine...

In honor of Weeki Wachee State Park's 75 anniversary, a new art exhibit called the 'Mermaid Tail Trail' was created to highlight other unique areas on Florida's adventure coast.

Visitors to Hernando County beaches will have to wait to light-up under an ordinance that goes into effect in May. In December, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously passed an ordinance that forbids cigarette smoking and vaping on County beaches beginning May 15.