The Suncoast News

01/13/2026

Matthew Koenig, lead biologist for three Hernando County wildlife areas, has been named Florida's Resource Manager of the Year.

01/13/2026

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office reported significant improvements at the county animal shelter during its first year managing the department.

01/12/2026

Vice Mayor Michael Eisner warned that a prolonged construction timeline for the Sponge Docks Flood Abatement Project could "devastate" businesses in one of the city's signature tourist areas.

TARPON SPRINGS — Vice Mayor Michael Eisner warned that a prolonged construction timeline for the Sponge Docks Flood Abatement Project could "devastate" businesses in one of the city's signature tourist

01/12/2026

For decades, firefighters working for the city of Brooksville devoted their lives and much of their free time to helping build a better fire service.

01/12/2026

The County Commission voted 3-2 on Jan. 6 to allow Neptune's Grotto owner Jason Soldini to add up to three vintage travel trailers as vacation rentals and expand boat rentals to all guests of his riverside resort.

The County Commission voted 3-2 on Jan. 6 to allow Neptune's Grotto owner Jason Soldini to add up to three vintage travel trailers as vacation rentals and expand boat rentals

01/12/2026

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has announced the release of the new America 250 license plate.

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has announced the release of the new America 250 license

01/07/2026

Hernando County Animal Services is at 19450 Oliver St. in Brooksville. To schedule a meet and greet, call 352-796-5062.

01/06/2026

County Commissioner Steve Champion said he thinks there’s one job at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport that can be done for less.

01/06/2026

Congratulations to Athos Karistinos, who emerged from Spring Bayou this afternoon with the cross during the 120th Epiphany Celebration in Tarpon Springs. The 18-year-old from Tarpon Springs is a senior at Palm Harbor University High School. Dozens of high school-aged men in high standing with their church dived off the small white boats and into the bayou to retrieve it in hopes of receiving a special blessing.
📷: Jeff Rosenfield/Suncoast News

01/06/2026

Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative employees raised enough money through their annual Angel Tree program to provide Christmas gifts for 202 children at six area schools this year.

01/06/2026

TARPON SPRINGS — City commissioners unanimously denied a request to build The Shoppes at Meres, a 13,057-square-foot medical and general office building on a 1.8-acre site at 1098 S. Pinellas Ave.

TARPON SPRINGS — City commissioners unanimously denied a request to build The Shoppes at Meres, a 13,057-square-foot medical and general office building on a 1.8-acre site at 1098 S. Pinellas

01/05/2026

Teachers say the math on pay increases isn’t adding up.