Category: Local Government
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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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BREAKING: After a Nine-Year Fight, Hernando County Moves Forward with Body-Worn Cameras for Deputies
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, Fla -– In a milestone moment for transparency and accountability in local law enforcement, Hernando County’s leadership has committed funding for body-worn cameras for deputies of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. The move follows what Commissioner Steve Champion described as “a 9-year fight” to bring the technology…
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Hernando County Sheriff Pursues Federal Funding for Body Cameras
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is moving toward greater transparency and accountability by exploring federal funding for body-worn cameras, a decision set to be discussed during the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 28. According to the Board’s agenda, the Sheriff’s Office…
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Florida Beef Producers Offer Local Alternatives to Trump’s Argentina Import Plan
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, Fla — As the Trump administration pushes forward with its 2025 plan to import large quantities of Argentine beef following a multibillion-dollar bailout of Argentina’s struggling economy, Florida’s cattle ranchers are reminding residents that high-quality, locally-raised beef is available right here at home. While the administration claims…
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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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Hernando County’s AI Zoning Experiment Raises Questions About Oversight and Equity
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — In what’s being hailed as a breakthrough for government efficiency, Hernando County has adopted an artificial intelligence tool to speed up zoning reviews — cutting the process for single-family home permits from roughly 30 days to just two. But as county officials celebrate time and…
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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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Brookridge Residents Demand Answers Amid HOA Financial Scandal
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — What began as routine questions about community finances at a Brookridge town hall last week has erupted into a full-blown investigation, as residents and local officials demand answers about potential financial mismanagement within the age-restricted community’s homeowners association. According to reports confirmed by the Hernando…
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