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11 hrs ago | Hernando Today

Three principal vacancies filled

After conducting interviews and vetting resumes for more than a dozen finalists, a search committee forwarded on to School Superintendent Bryan Blavatt its top recommendations for open principal positions at Westside Elementary, Chocachatti Elementary and Central High School.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Miramar, FL

15 hrs ago | Hernando Today

Man shot in Weeki Wachee dies

George Avedissian of 8743 Ostrom Way in Weeki Wachee was shot and killed Thursday after an argument with his roommate.

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Related Topix: Weeki Wachee, FL

Fri May 24, 2013

Hernando Today

SR 50, I-75 changes coming

As population on the east side grows, the county has identified the need to make traffic and roadway improvements surrounding the State Road 50 and Interstate 75 interchange.

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Related Topix: Scooters, Aprilia Scooter

Thu May 23, 2013

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Man shot during disagreement at Weeki Wachee home

Hernando County Sheriff's deputies and Major Case detectives are currently investigating a shooting incident that took place Thursday night.

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Related Topix: Weeki Wachee, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Brooksville requests longer yellow lights

Following a 10 News Investigation into the length of yellow lights at local red-light camera intersections, the City of Brooksville is asking the Florida Department of Transportation for permission to extend its intervals.

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Related Topix: Brooksville, FL

Hernando Today

Man dies after Spring Hill shooting

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office responded to 6991 Pinehurst Dr. in Spring Hill just before 5 a.m. to investigate a shooting.

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Related Topix: Spring Hill, FL, Home Listing, Home, Brooksville, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Silver alert issued for missing Brooksville man

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching for an elderly man who was last seen on Rialto Avenue in Brooksville.

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Related Topix: Brooksville, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Man arrested for child abuse in Hernando County

On Wednesday, May 22, a deputy with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office was called to Brooksville Elementary School at the request of the guidance counselor.

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Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Wed May 22, 2013

Examiner.com

Brooksville can solve their animal abuse complaint problems

While Brooksville, Fla., animal rights advocates have recently focused their complaints on local horse ranch, many still share stories of further instances where animals have suffered or lost their lives, due Hernando County's lack luster approach to solving problems.

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Related Topix: Brooksville, FL

Hernando Today

Teen booked for stealing mother's gold

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrested a 14-year-old boy Tuesday on charges of grand theft.

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Hernando Today

Another suitor seeks Brooksville Air Center site

Only one month after the county bought the vacant Brooksville Air Facility, there are already three potential suitors interested in leasing the expansive facility.

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WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

U-Haul full of animals abandoned by Frances Evans found outside a Spring Hill Publix, deputies say

Nearly 40 cats had to be euthanized Tuesday after they were found, along with other animals, in a U-Haul truck abandoned in the parking lot of a Spring Hill Publix.

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Related Topix: Pasco County, FL

Hernando Today

$1.5 million for adult training in budget

BROOKSVILLE When Gov. Rick Scott signed the 2013-2014 "Florida Families First Budget" Monday, he effectively set aside $1.5 million for Hernando County to utilize for job growth and adult and community education.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Rick Scott

St. Petersburg Times

Hernando County news and notes

MEETING LOCATION CHANGED: The Hernando County Aviation Authority has changed the location for its special meeting on Thursday.

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Related Topix: Brooksville, FL, Spring Hill, FL, Florida, Aripeka, FL, Bushnell, FL

Tue May 21, 2013

St. Petersburg Times

One sought, one jailed after shooting in parking lot at Brooksville apartment complex

Kyle Lee Chunn, 22, shot at two men shortly before 2 a.m. at Brookhaven Apartments, Brooksville Police said.

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Related Topix: Brooksville, FL

St. Petersburg Times

Sales tax holiday to extend to computers, tablets, e-readers

Anyone in the market for a tablet, laptop, e-reader or non-recreational software might want to wait a few months.

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Related Topix: Computers, Laptops/Notebooks, Ipad, Science / Technology, Representative John Fleming, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Hernando Today

Crime drops in 2012

Data released Thursday at the Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association meeting found more than 43,000 fewer crimes were committed across the state last year than in 2011.

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Hernando Today

County awaiting owner's word on widescreen theater

It's still a waiting game for Hernando County's first large-screen-format theater.

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater, Brooksville, FL

Mon May 20, 2013

Business Wire

Fitch Rates Hernando County, FL's Water and Sewer Revs 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Bond proceeds will be used to refund the outstanding series 2003 and series 2004 bonds for interest savings, fund a deposit to the debt service reserve and pay issuance costs.

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Hernando Today

Rural King renovating site

When work crews entered the long-vacant Kmart off U.S. 19 in Spring Hill, it didn't take long for them to see the place had been ravaged by vandals.

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Related Topix: Spring Hill, FL