Category: Local Events
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Trick-or-Treating Safely in Hernando County: A Friendly Guide from The Brooksville Signal
The Brooksville Signal Halloween Special As Halloween night approaches, families across Hernando County are gearing up for a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and community. At The Brooksville Signal, we’re committed to helping everyone — from the littlest ghouls and goblins to teens and parents — enjoy a safe and spirited evening. Below are thoughtful,…
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Airport Expansion Should Lift More Than Just Planes
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, Fla — Brooksville’s leaders are moving forward with ambitious improvements to the Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport — a project that could reshape the economic future of Hernando County. With new infrastructure, updated hangars, and expanded space for technology-based industries, the airport stands to become more than a…
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Hernando County Unites to Tackle Hunger and Homelessness Through Compassion and Community Action
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal SPRING HILL & BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2025, Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services is taking meaningful steps to uplift residents in need through two community resource fairs. The events are designed to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness or food insecurity with essential services…
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“No Kings” Demonstration Planned at State Route 50 and Mariner Boulevard on Saturday
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal A “No Kings” demonstration is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET at the intersection of State Route 50 and Mariner Boulevard in the Brooksville–Spring Hill area. Organizers have described the event as a peaceful protest. Participants are expected to…
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Hernando County Renames Road “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway” — Community Reacts
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — At Tuesday’s Hernando County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board voted 5–0 to rename a stretch of California Street — between Spring Hill Drive and Powell Road, directly in front of Nature Coast High School — as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway. The resolution…
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Public Workshops and Policy Debates Define a Busy Month for Brooksville Government
By Staff Writer | The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A wave of new initiatives and meetings this month is signaling an active period for Brooksville and Hernando County government, with officials highlighting community development, fair taxation, and more efficient public services. Empowerment Center Proposal Aims to Tackle Inequality The Hernando County Housing & Supportive…
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A Beloved Florida Beach Park Is Back Open, Rebuilt for Resilience
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal SPRING HILL, Fla. — After months of closure, Pine Island Beach Park in Hernando County has officially reopened — and residents say it is better than ever. Shuttered following damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the beloved shoreline destination underwent extensive repairs and enhancements designed not only to…
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Tampa General Hospital Charts New Course for Hernando County Facilities
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, Florida — Leaders from Tampa General Hospital (TGH) delivered a sweeping update on the future of healthcare in Hernando County during a “State of the Hospital” presentation this week in downtown Brooksville, outlining major strides since acquiring two struggling local hospitals and pledging further investment in the…
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Brooksville Housing Authority Members Expected at City Council Meeting
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, FL — City officials have announced that two or more members of the Brooksville Housing Authority may be in attendance at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, at City Hall. The notice was issued to comply with Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law, which requires transparency…
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Stronger Together Event to Support Healing, Resilience on First Anniversary of Hurricane Helene in Hernando County
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Spring Hill, FL — As the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s landfall in September 2024 approaches, community leaders in Hernando County are organizing a gathering to support healing, strengthen resilience, and bring neighbors together to remember and rebuild. The Stronger Together event is scheduled for Saturday, September 27,…
