Changes are coming to three local governmental entities in the aftermath of the August primary and Nov. 8 election, with some new people taking elected seats and bringing their influence to bear. Decisions at those local boards have the most effect on people's lives, though many people don't vote...

Members of the Brooksville City Council put off its decision to rezone a parcel of land near the Southern Hills and Cascade communities until residents meet with developers and their representatives. The rezoning request had its first reading in the Council during the panel's regular meeting on...

The Brooksville City Council (BCC) unanimously approved the first reading of a plan to rezone a parcel of land near the Southern Hills and Cascade communities. The plan was previously presented for its first reading to the Council during its Nov. 7 meeting, but the panel postponed deciding the...

The City of Brooksville was praised for the condition of its water and wastewater assets in a report presented by the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) on Nov. 7. Although last month, the Brooksville City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration Resolution (2022-21) to allow the...

BROOKSVILLE - Two proposed housing developments got approvals on first reading Nov. 21 and moved to second readings to take place Monday, Dec. 5. Both had first readings continued from the previous meeting for changes and following a community meeting, and both passed 5-0 on roll call votes after...

BROOKSVILLE - The Hernando County School Board had a new look Nov. 23, as Mark Johnson and Shannon Rodriguez ascended the dais and took their places as the newest members. After being administered the oath of office by Circuit Judge Don Barbee, Johnson and Rodriguez took the leftmost seats, while...

Spring Hill Republican Blaise Ingoglia won his bid to assume the Florida Senate seat for District 11. Meanwhile, former State Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) was elected to serve as Florida's next Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He succeeds...

BROOKSVILLE - On Nov. 3, David L. Howard Jr. joined the city's team as its new Parks & Recreation director. He comes with years of experience with Florida municipal government from both Panama City and Lynn Haven.

Offering a new community location where seniors can gather and fulfill their social, health, educational and emotional needs Recognized as important community focal points by the Older Americans Act (OAA), enrichment centers are not only one of the most popular services available to senior citizens...

A new mural project soon to be introduced to the community will aim to promote and display the beautiful countryside and rich agricultural sphere that defines Hernando County. Brooksville Main Street is inviting artists to create original artwork for the sixth round of the Mobile Mural Program,...

BROOKSVILLE - Kyle Marra's latest film is ready, and he said it's going to be shown in the region on Saturday, Dec. 3. He and Lief Thomason have been working on "Stills" since the summer, and Marra said in an email that it's finished and that they've been busy getting it on screens.