Hernando County

Florida

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Population
207,018
Area
472.97 sq mi (1,224.98 km²), 242.44 sq mi water
Median age
47.7
Households
82,475
Persons per household
2.5
Median household income
$66,058
Median house value
$276,000

Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS

Hernando County, on Florida's west-central coast, is a place where history, nature, and community life blend together. Clocking in at over 589 square miles, the county boasts a rich past that stretches back to the Seminole people. Hernando County's landscape is a tapestry of lush forests, sparkling lakes, and a beautiful coastline teeming with marine life. The county seat is Brooksville, but the largest community is Spring Hill. As of 2020, Hernando County has a population of over 194,500.

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Local News

The Hernando Sun Published September 09

Schumacher and Hornets Outlast Leopards In Five

WEEKI WACHEE – The Weeki Wachee Hornets (6-1) prevailed over the Hernando Leopards (5-1) in a back-and-forth battle to five sets at the Hornets Nest on Tuesday night. The Purple […]

The Hernando Sun Published September 09

Eagles 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 1 hour ago

Heading Back Into the Smoke

The television in William Parks’ Pentagon office was tuned to the unfolding tragedy in New York, its signal held together by a coat hanger. Parks and his colleagues watched in […]

The Hernando Sun Published 3 hours ago

The Man Who Was Assassinated so 9/11 Could Happen

Two days before 9/11, a man was assassinated by Tunisian Arab documentary filmmakers who were secretly aligned with al-Qaeda. The filmmakers had waited over a month to meet with Ahmad […]

The Hernando Sun Published 11 hours ago

Lightning 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 […]

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