The untimely passing of Gary Schraut at 63 saddened many people in the community, including the county commissioners who knew him, and his life partner for 30 years, Jodi Shinn.

'We will be stronger in our united mission to transform health care for all Floridians.'

Lonore Smith was holding the adorable little Chihuahua that had just arrived at Hernando County Animal Services.

After a booming year, growth across the region slowed.