News Digest
March 18 - 24, 2023
BROOKSVILLE - Commissioners made some big spending decisions at the March 14 meeting and were finished with the agenda and comments by 10:30 a.m. Chairman John Allocco warned observers not to expect such short meetings in the future. "This is a rarity," he said. "Don't think this is normal."
At a workshop held on March 7, 2023, Hernando County commissioners discussed impact fees in order to give direction for an Impact Fee Update. The consensus by the board is to review current building classifications, and consider an overall fee increase up to 50 percent over a 4-year period...
Some Hernando County students involved with the Doorpost Home School Co-op are getting a unique education this year. Through a partnership with the Hernando County Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Doorpost students can opt to take a semester-long STEM course that is based on Aviation and...
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville. To view the Governing Board meeting online, click on the live video stream link.
BROOKSVILLE - Tango is a big dog. The Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix's size might intimidate you a bit on first meeting, but that's because he's protective of Jess Guiliano. He'll sniff you, decide you're not someone to worry about, and then take up a protective position near Guiliano, 33.
Emma Bolton was just eight years old when she began a life of service. She volunteered at Metropolitan Ministries, where she swept the floor and handed out snacks. It would set the now 17-year-old Brooksville woman on a remarkable path of helping others. "Honestly, I just want to make an impact,...
Spring Hill, Florida (March 21, 2023) - Attorney Brian Brijbag recently had the honor of being selected as a judge for the American Bar Association's Client Counseling Memorandum Competition. The competition tests law students on their ability to interview, counsel, and support a client.
Seats are on sale for Live Oak Theatre's Production of Singin' In the Rain, Jr. Singin' in the Rain, Jr., presented in Collaboration with Mark and Sharon Taylor, will be performed from May 5 through May 21. Friday and Saturday evening shows are at 7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:30...
TREASURE ISLAND - If you like a whodunnit, you'll love Hernando Beach author Seth Sjostrom's new murder mystery novel, set on Treasure Island. Available April 1, Sjostrom is launching the first of his "Beach House Mysteries" book series with "Trouble on Treasure Island."
