Category: Local Government
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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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Hernando County Approves $993 Million Budget, Reduces Property Tax Rate
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, Fla — The Hernando County Commission has approved a nearly $1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, alongside a reduction in the general fund millage rate. Commissioners say the budget demonstrates fiscal restraint while maintaining core services. The tax rate cut will provide some relief to property…
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Hernando County to Reinstate Parking Fees at Parks, Sparking Debate Over “Hidden Taxes”
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal Brooksville, Florida — Starting October 1, Hernando County will once again charge residents to park at local county parks. Officials frame the move as a necessary step to generate revenue without raising property taxes. But critics argue the decision is emblematic of a broader strategy by Florida’s Republican…
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Brooksville Approves Consolidation of City Fire Department with County Services
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — The Brooksville City Council voted Wednesday September 15th, 2025 to consolidate the city’s fire department with Hernando County Fire Rescue, a move officials say will streamline operations and enhance public safety. The consolidation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The council approved…
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Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Hosting “Coffee with a Cop” October 1st
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to join deputies for coffee and conversation during an upcoming community event. The “Coffee with a Cop” gathering will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Target, 4401 Commercial Way in Spring Hill.…
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Hernando County Commission to Hold Final Budget Hearing for 2025–2026 Fiscal Year
By Staff Writer — The Brooksville Signal BROOKSVILLE – The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will hold its final public hearing to adopt the 2025–2026 fiscal year millage rates and county budget on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 5:01 p.m. The meeting will take place in the John Law Ayers Room of the Hernando…
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