Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Hernando County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
17 topics in public safety
Partisan use of board meetings
Public safety
General Public Comment
9/11 Memorial and Community Events
Ambulance COPCN Application
Public Comment Procedures
Kratom Safety and Regulations
Spring Lake Highway Fire Station
Resolution Proclaiming May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Resolution Proclaiming May 2026 as National Treatment Court Month
Appointment of Member and Two Alternates to 2026 Canvassing Board
Ordinance Amending Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance; Amending Definitions for Compliance With Florida Impact Fee Act
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock) Cameras and Citizen Privacy
Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
License plate readers
Board Communication
Accessibility
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Hernando County from local and regional media.
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, 2026Development 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, 2026Board 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, 2026Klimas 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, 2026Who won in Hernando County on Election Day 2026?
Who won in Hernando County on Election Day 2026? wtsp.com
Nov 4, 2026Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville Council Races
Champion Unseats Duval, Watson and Hodges Win Brooksville Council Races Hernando Sun
Nov 4, 2026'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, 2026Champion 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, 2026Pasco’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, 2026Election 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, 2026Residents 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, 2026Dade 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