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The Hernando Sun
Published September 09Eagles sweep Bears to break skid
BROOKSVILLE – After a tough start to the season, the Springstead volleyball team got just what it needed on Tuesday night. The Eagles, riding a six-match losing streak, swept past […]
The Hernando Sun
Published 16 hours agoLightning strike sets fire to apartments
An apartment complex at 432 Coast Drive in Brooksville caught fire after a lightning strike early Wednesday evening. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a lightning strike […]
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published September 10Lightning strike sparks Brooksville apartment complex fire
The Hernando Sun
Published September 09HCSO apprehends robbery suspect in Brooksville
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office had an eventful Tuesday morning after a robbery of a taxi/rideshare driver occurred in the City of Brooksville. Matthew Knowles, 57, fled on foot from […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 06Captain Arthur L. Snow Sr. – A Life of Courage, Faith, and Service
In Aug. 2025, the City of Brooksville City Council chose Capt. Arthur L. Snow, Sr. as the Great Brooksvillian for 2026. By Bruce Snow Captain Arthur L. (Roy) Snow Sr. […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 05Local and State Leaders Provide Update On State of the Community
BROOKSVILLE – Leaders from around the county and the state of Florida met on Wednesday for a special monthly breakfast meeting with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. The […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 05Goal Line Stands Scupper Sharks in Defensive Battle With Crusaders
BROOKSVILLE – Defense was the name of the game on Friday night as the Nature Coast Tech Sharks (2-1) fell to the Tampa Catholic Crusaders (3-0) by a 7-0 margin […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 04Brooksville home a total loss after fire
On Wednesday, a home on the 16000 block of Punch Buggy Lane in Brooksville caught fire and ended up as a total loss. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to the […]
The Hernando Sun
Published August 30Depth Drives Nature Coast Tech Golf into 2026 Season
BROOKSVILLE – With the start of the 2026-2027 academic year comes the beginning of the fall sports season. Alongside our coverage of football, volleyball, and cross country comes the Sun’s […]
The Hernando Sun
Published August 30Leopards Aim for Regional Tournament Return
BROOKSVILLE – Led by Head Golf Coach Tyson Ellis, the Purple and Gold are seven players strong with one senior, three juniors, and three freshmen. Coming off of a 2025 […]
The Hernando Sun
Published August 30Carjacking murder in 2024 leads to 40-year prison sentence
A 2024 carjacking at Tampa General Hospital-Brooksville that included the victim’s murder resulted in a 40-year prison sentence for the suspect this past week. On Wednesday, Lisa Nicosia, 42, appeared […]
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published August 22