Hernando Connects

08/21/2020

"In the more than a half century that has passed since its creation, Dino certainly has led quite the life. It's a community landmark. It's a community business. It's a dinosaur. And now, it is a certified national landmark."

In the more than a half century that has passed since its creation, Dino certainly has led quite the life. It's a community landmark. It's a community business. It's a dinosaur. And now, it is a certified national landmark.

08/10/2020

Happy Monday Hernando!

Our manatee friends are the best companions for your kayak journey down the River. See how many choose to join you during your trip and send us your pictures! https://weekiwachee.com/reserve/

📷: @ roadrun92

07/21/2020

Are you ready for some back to school shopping? The Sales Tax Holiday is August 7th-9th!

07/16/2020

🎒Our is fast approaching! ✏️The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and the Parent Academy of Hernando look forward to giving out FREE backpacks with school supplies on July 25th at Nature Coast Technical High School (4057 California Street, Brooksville FL, 34609) to students - DRIVE THRU STYLE! 🚙 *Children MUST be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack.
👏🏼A BIG thank you to all of the sponsoring community partners and organizations for supporting students of all ages as they prepare for a !
FREE immunizations, physicals and hearing screenings are available BY APPOINTMENT 🗓 at the provider locations listed the flyer. In the interest of safety, no onsite services will be part of this drive thru event.
EVENT LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/589949658299709

07/02/2020

Today, the Hernando County Fairgrounds Fair Association and the city of Brooksville made the difficult decision to cancel the 4th of July Firecracker Smash'em up Demolition Derby and Fireworks. As the number of COVID-19 case is rising in Hernando County, we feel it is the best decision for the community cancel the event.

We are postponing the Smash'em up Demo Derby to Sat. Sept. 12th.

If you bought a ticket online, we will be sending you a refund in the next few days. You do not need to do anything. The refund will automatically happen.

If you came to the Fairgrounds and purchased tickets, please come to the Fairgrounds today(Thurs. 7/2) until 5pm or Friday 7/3 from 11am to 5pm to receive a refund.

Thank you all so much for your support and look forward to Sat. Sept. 12th when we can have the demolition derby!

07/01/2020

07/01/2020

07/01/2020

July 4th Safety Information

The Fourth of July is a time when families, friends, and communities gather to enjoy food, friendship, fun, and of course fireworks.

While many choose to partake in putting on backyard fireworks displays, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office recommends leaving it to the pyrotechnics professionals or maybe finding an alternate way to celebrate this year.

Many communities that typically offer professional fireworks displays have opted to cancel those events this year, in hopes of limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Some communities, including our own, have opted to go ahead with planned events, asking that all persons in attendance abide by state guidelines.

Whatever you choose to do, please be sure to do so safely.

In Hernando County, the Hernando County Fairgrounds will host a fireworks show following the Firecracker Smash’m Up on Saturday, July 4th, starting at 4 p.m. (rain or shine).

While you’re out celebrating this Independence Day, please remember firing celebratory gunshots into the air is both dangerous and illegal.

Over the years many people have been seriously wounded or killed by falling bullets.

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office maintains a zero-tolerance stance on any and all illegal gun use and gun crime, especially during the holidays.

If you choose to purchase fireworks, it is your responsibility to ensure they are legally purchased, stored, and ignited.

Civil citations will be issued to those found to be in violation of the county ordinance pertaining to fireworks. To understand which fireworks are illegal, please refer to the link to the county ordinance below:

https://library.municode.com/fl/hernando_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18LIPEMIBURE_ARTIVFI

The fine for a first offense is $50.

In addition, all illegal fireworks may be seized (and destroyed) from individuals found to be in violation of county code.

Please remember to be respectful of your neighbors and if possible, consider attending a professional fireworks display.

Happy Fourth of July everyone.

07/01/2020

It's finally here! 🚤⚓☀️

Grab your masks and fins because Scallop Season has officially begun along Florida's Adventure Coast. You can enjoy exploring the Gulf for these shelled sea creatures starting today, July 1, through September 24, 2020.

Sea you out there! 🌊