Because jail costs are coming in less than anticipated for the first two months of this fiscal year, the county's purchasing director said the jail budget should realize a $412,787 decrease, bringing the total budged amount down from $11.3 million to roughly $10.9 million. ...more

December 13, 2009

For a second time, representatives with the Florida Association of Counties will attempt to woo county commissioners back to their organization. ...more

December 6, 2009

Just when we thought we were safe from any possible controversy over decisions or proposed actions by the Spring Lake Improvement District (SLID) Board of Supervisors and their district manager, they come up with yet another grim threat to our existence (or wallets). Their latest action is an extremely serious attempt at significantly expanding their powers through a complete re-write and re-codification of the existing SLID charter. This must be approved in a bill passed in both Houses of the Florida Legislature and signed by the governor. The bad news is that SLID intends to formally present this draft new charter to the legislative delegation (Rep. Denise Grimsley, et. al.) for their review and further action on Dec. 3 at the Highlands County Government Center. ...more

November 29, 2009

The public will be given the chance to pepper their legislators with questions and concerns during the annual Hernando County legislative delegation meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main St. in downtown Brooksville. ...more

November 14, 2009

Will detail report at Tuesday's county commission meeting. ...more

November 13, 2009

People interested in long-range transportation needs for Hernando County will have an opportunity to view maps and displays during three separate public hearings in November. ...more

October 31, 2009

Residents can get a glimpse of what public transportation in Hernando County might look like in the next 10 years by attending Tuesday's meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. ...more

September 27, 2009

Planning and zoning commissioners will consider a request from Transmark Construction to build an age-restricted adult congregate living facility on the northeast corner of Toucan and Cessna Drive in Spring Hill. ...more

September 12, 2009

The Hernando County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear requests from three separate church officials seeking a special exception use permit for a religious establishment. ...more

August 8, 2009

The Highlands County Historic Preservation Commission will take on a new project - putting historical artifacts on display in a public place - in mid July. ...more

June 28, 2009