Sep 30, 2024 · Coastal Hernando County took a severe blow Thursday night as the eye of Hurricane Helene moved up the coastline, just 90 miles offshore. Packing winds well over 120 mph near its center, Helene was still strengthening as it moved northeast, spreading hurricane-force winds along the county’s coastal areas and tropical-storm-force winds well inland. But the big story was Helene’s storm surge ...

6 days ago · On Thursday morning, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside hosted county leaders and the public for the groundbreaking of the non-profit’s first home in Hernando County. Chik-fil-A and Dunkin Donuts participated in the festivities and provided food and coffee for the attendees. “This is a historic day for our organization,” said Mike Sutton, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity ...

2 days ago · The Hernando Sun is a locally owned weekly newspaper. The founders of the newspaper are Rocco and Julie Maglio. They saw the need for a newspaper when the Hernando Today newspaper closed their doors in 2014. Rocco is from Hernando, he went to school from Moton Elementary through Hernando High. Growing up in Hernando enhances his ability to provide background to ongoing issues. The Hernando Sun ...

Oct 17, 2024 · A flooded home and vehicle in Brooksville off of Hwy 41. Lessons Learned from Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton knocked out the internet and power. This resulted in many businesses becoming unreachable by phone since their phone systems depend on internet access. If you have a generator and rely on propane, you need more than the office phone number of your provider. It might also be a good ...

Oct 7, 2024 · (Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Milton and is opening a shelter beginning Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 8 a.m. Residents living west of US 19, in coastal and low-lying areas, as well as manufactured homes county wide, are strongly encouraged to make arrangements for life safety. Residents are advised to seek shelter with family or ...

4 days ago · School Board Votes to Keep Half Days on Fridays in 2025-26

Dec 29, 2024 · Hernando County’s Board of Commissioners discussed and delayed voting on a potential ordinance aimed at reducing the amount of litter created by the disbursement of printed materials throughout the county’s communities. The proposed law for Enacting Time, Place and Manner Restrictions Applicable to Distribution of Unsolicited Materials would require individuals or businesses who ...

6 days ago · Thomas (Tommy) Riedel, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2024, surrounded by family members while on vacation visiting family in California. Tommy is survived...

Sep 30, 2024 · Hernando County Residents Eligible For FEMA Federal Individual Assistance Homeowners and renters in Hernando County who were affected by Hurricane Helene are encouraged to apply for federal disaster assistance to help jump-start their recovery. It’s as easy as a 20-minute phone call or a click online. If affected by both Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene, when registering for assistance ...

Jan 4, 2025 · BROOKSVILLE – In mid-December, the Hernando County Board of Commissioners heard a rezoning request from Wheel- In bar owner Alan Garman, who was looking to change the zoning designation of his property to allow for specific use of alcohol dispensation and outdoor entertainment. The request for ...