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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Hernando County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics

Taxes Budget

Barley Grass Road assessment appeals (Petitions 26-819 through 26-855)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

Culver's restaurant assessment (Petition 26-251)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

Racetrac gas station valuation appeal (Petition 26-013)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Taxes Budget

IHOP valuation appeal (Petition 26-012)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Taxes Budget

IHOP restaurant valuation appeals (Petitions 26-011 and 26-012)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Taxes Budget

2026 Residential Property Valuation Appeals

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 30, 2026
Taxes Budget

Petition 26-103 valuation appeal

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Taxes Budget

Residential valuation petitions

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 29, 2026
Development

Brookridge barrier fencing

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

Partisan use of board meetings

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge safety and fencing

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Construction noise ordinance

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge fence and lights

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Roads

Brookridge fence and traffic

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge planning process

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Roads

Brookridge traffic and fencing

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge traffic and lighting

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Development review process

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge fence

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Infrastructure

South Brooksville drainage and community events

1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge opacity/buffer

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Development

Brookridge wall and bus traffic

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Roads

Brookridge truck traffic and fencing

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Taxes Budget

Value Adjustment Board Petition Nos. 26-063 through 26-082

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 23, 2026
Zoning

Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 26-005

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Development

Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 26-022

1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Value Adjustment Board Petitions Nos. 26-014 & 26-015

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Business Jobs

Value Adjustment Board Petitions Nos. 26-016, 26-018 & 26-021

1 commentLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Value Adjustment Board Petition Nos. 26-043 through 26-062

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Zoning

Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 26-009

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Zoning

Value Adjustment Board Petition No. 26-002

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Development↑Rising

Development & housing

5 supportive15 opposed17 concerned
40 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety

1 supportive2 opposed12 concerned
19 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Zoning & land use

10 supportive8 opposed10 concerned
29 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Water Utilities

Water & utilities

3 supportive1 opposed6 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Roads

Roads & traffic

1 supportive1 opposed7 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Master Plan Revision Petition Submitted by Balsam Green On Behalf of GTC, LLLP (REZ0000352026)

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Zoning↑Rising

Rezoning Petition Submitted by Cortez Jasmine, LLC, On Behalf of Robert A. Buckner (REZ0000312026)

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Development↑Rising

Special Exception Use Permit Petition Submitted by Jack Sigismondl, Fast Traxx Florida, Inc., On Behalf of Deborah Goodwin and David Goodwin (SE0000142026)

9 opposed
9 commentsLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Environment

Environment

3 supportive1 opposed4 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Business Jobs

Business & jobs

1 supportive3 opposed1 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning

Other

6 supportive2 opposed1 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning

Transit

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Parks Rec

Parks & recreation

17 supportive3 opposed1 concerned
23 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Business Jobs

Health human services

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Budget and Millage Adoption

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning

Motocross Track Expansion & Noise Concerns

3 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Taxes Budget

Fire Protection Impact Fees

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Public Safety

General Public Comment

1 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Public Safety

9/11 Memorial and Community Events

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Hernando County from local and regional media.

10 Tampa Bay (WTSP)property tax amendment implementation

Amendment 3 passes: How Florida cities and counties are preparing for property tax cuts

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special session for Amendment 3 implementation before he leaves office in January.

Nov 6, 2026
Hernando SunBrookridge development grievances

Development Grievances at Brookridge Continue

BROOKSVILLE – Over the last few weeks, citizens of Brookridge have come en masse to local board of county commissioners meetings to voice their concerns and displeasure with the developments, […] The post Development Grievances at Brookridge Continue...

Nov 6, 2026
Hernando SunTEFRA bond approval for addiction treatment center expansion

Board Approves and Recognizes Public Good in Addiction Center Expansion

BROOKSVILLE – A Maryland-based nonprofit came before the board on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to get the board’s approval of a tax-exempt revenue bond issued by the National Finance Authority. The […] The post Board Approves and Recognizes Public Good in Addict...

Nov 6, 2026
Hernando Sunfairgrounds master plan revision

Klimas Presents “First Step” in Fairground Master Plan Revisions

BROOKSVILLE – On Tuesday, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting where they heard a presentation from Hernando County Fairgrounds Operations Manager Richard Klimas. The commissioners […] The post Klimas Presents “Fir...

Nov 6, 2026
wtsp.comelection results

Who won in Hernando County on Election Day 2026?

Who won in Hernando County on Election Day 2026? wtsp.com

Nov 4, 2026
Hernando Suncity council election results

Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville Council Races

Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville Council Races Hernando Sun

Nov 4, 2026
ABC Action Newsproperty tax amendment

'Taxes are very high in Florida': Voters react to Amendment 3 with mixed reaction

Amendment 3 passed with 62% voter approval, offering property tax relief that has some Floridians celebrating savings while others worry about funding for local services.

Nov 4, 2026
Hernando Sunelection results

Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville Council Races

Kara Champion won the District 5 seat on the Hernando County School Board on Tuesday, unseating incumbent Susan Duval. With 32 of 32 precincts reporting, Champion led with 54% of […] The post Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville ...

Nov 4, 2026
Hernando Sunlocal election results

Pasco’s Picks: Who Won County Commission and School Board Races?

Pasco County voters settled several contested local races Tuesday, including a partisan County Commission contest, a pair of School Board runoffs and a referendum that asked voters to renew a […] The post Pasco’s Picks: Who Won County Commission and ...

Nov 4, 2026
ABC Action Newselection day voting information

Election 2026: How to report an election day issue, what to bring on election day

If you are heading to the polls on Election Day, here are reminders of what to bring, what you cannot do, and how to report a problem.

Nov 2, 2026
Hernando Sunnuisance property complaint

Residents Seek Help to Rid Neighborhood of Nuisance House

Neighbors of a home described as a “nuisance” appeared before the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 20 to describe their experiences living in proximity to possible squatting […] The post Residents Seek Help to Rid Neighborhood of Nu...

Oct 31, 2026
Hernando Sundata center moratorium ordinance

Dade City Ordinance for Data Center Moratorium Moves Forward

Dade City Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would place a temporary moratorium on data centers during their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The […] The post Dade City Ordinance for Data Center Morato...

Oct 31, 2026