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The Hernando Sun
Published September 07Hernando Teachers Protest 23% Health Insurance Premium Hike at Packed School Board Meeting
A packed Aug. 25 Hernando County School Board meeting was dominated by one topic — a potential 23% jump in employees’ health insurance premiums. Florida Blue informed the district during […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 07BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO HOPE
Become a Foster Parent A new school year is underway. Across our community, families are returning to the familiar routines of packing lunches, helping with homework, driving children to activities, […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 06Fatal crash on US 98 in Hernando County
A 25-year-old Webster woman died after a crash involving a tractor-trailer Saturday evening at the intersection of US 98 and Kettering Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash […]
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 06Sports notebook: Tough starts for Leopards, Hornets continues
The first three weeks of the high school football season have not provided much joy for any Hernando County team not named Nature Coast. Even the Sharks suffered their first […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 06Pickup truck blaze causes house to catch fire
Early Friday morning, a pickup truck fire caused a Weeki Wachee home to go ablaze, challenging Hernando County Fire Rescue. At 3 a.m., HCFR Engine 12 arrived on the 8300 […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 06HCFR ambulance involved in crash
A Hernando County Fire Rescue unit responding to a cardiac arrest call was involved in a crash on Saturday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., Rescue 11 was attempting to pass through […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 05Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Asks for Assistance in Teen Death Investigation
This morning, Sept. 5, around 9 a.m., a teenage boy was found deceased in Spring Hill in the area of Curry Drive and Belkton Ave, about 1 mile south of […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 05Sharks Take Lead Early, Comeback Late in Win Over Eagles
SPRING HILL – The Nature Coast Sharks grounded the Springstead Eagles in three sets in the 2026 Eagles Volleyball Showcase on Friday. The Columbia Blue got off to a strong […]
The Hernando Sun
Published September 05The King Rises Again: Kenny Grube’s Comeback Tour
Three days after his 28th wedding anniversary, Kenneth “Kenny” Grube bolted awake, clutching his chest, terror evident on his face. His wife, Stephanie Grube, immediately sensed something was seriously wrong. […]
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 […]