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School Board Honors 47-Year Veteran Bus Driver

1 month ago | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

Shirley Batten Price joined the school district’s transportation team as a bus operator in August 1970 and retired the first time in May 2012. But she couldn’t stay away too long and she returned to driving in August 2013. She told Ralph Leath, the school district’s transportation director, that she would come back for a couple of years. Now, 12 years later, she will be retiring on May 1, 2025, with a total of 47 years as a bus operator for Hernando County School District.
Linda Pedersen Park Observation Tower to be Removed

1 month ago | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

According to county officials, the 40-foot observation tower at Linda Pederen Park will be removed. Many residents enjoy the tower for its panoramic views and often climb up the stairs for exercise. Hernando County public information officer Dominique Holmes said, “The Parks & Recreation Department has made the decision to remove this structure. This decision was made due to multiple factors.
"Heart" of Dawn Center Gets Grant for Upgrades

2 months ago | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

Thanks to a generous grant from Spectrum, the Dawn’s Center’s bustling kitchen is less chaotic and even more the heart of the home. “Kitchens really are the heart of any home,” said Dr. Shannon Sokolowski, Executive Director, Dawn Center of Hernando County. On Friday, March 28, 2025, Spectrum’s employee-driven grants program presented a donation of $7,500 to the Dawn Center.
Hillsborough Sheriff Withdraws from Consideration for DEA Chief

Dec 8, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

President-elect Donald Trump’s recent nominee to lead the DEA, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew from consideration on Tuesday, Dec. 3. He faced scrutiny for past actions that did not reflect the conservatism of Trump’s electorate yet garnered support from an unexpected source. One of the major objections to his elevation to this office was that during the Covid-19 pandemic, he had a pastor arrested at his Hernando County residence for having in-person services.
DEA Administrator Nominee Chad Chronister Faces Scrutiny For Lack of Conservatism

Dec 3, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

President-elect Trump’s recent nominee for DEA Administrator, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, is facing scrutiny for past actions that do not reflect the conservatism of Trump’s electorate while garnering support from an unexpected source. In a Truth Social post on Nov. 30, President-elect Donald Trump announced, “I am pleased to nominate Sheriff Chad Chronister for Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Polar Express Event Aims to Bring Foster Kids Joy this Christmas

Nov 22, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Summer Hampton |Julie B. Maglio

BY SUMMER HAMPTON & JULIE B. MAGLIOFor over a decade, the Kiwanis Club of Weeki Wachee in collaboration with Fostering Hope Inc. has created holiday magic for foster children in Hernando County with its annual Polar Express event. Inspired by the beloved movie, this heartwarming celebration is a labor of love aimed at spreading holiday cheer and creating unforgettable memories for foster families.
Local Officials Urge Hernando's Coastal Residents to Evacuate Now

Sep 25, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

With 8 to 12 feet of storm surge predicted for coastal areas of Hernando County, area officials are urging residents to get out now. Mandatory evacuations in zones A, B and C (areas west of US 19, low-lying areas and manufactured homes) began at 8 a.m. this morning.
Community Members Oppose Golf Course Resort Project

Sep 22, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

It was already set to be a tense Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Sept. 9 with a highly opposed rezoning up for discussion. Tensions were strung even higher after a couple was removed from the meeting due to outbursts and arrested by deputies for resisting. The highly disputed rezoning was heard after the couple’s removal and the crowd was riled up.
Cemex Donates Property for New First Responder Training Facility

Sep 22, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

First responders in Hernando County will have their own training facility thanks in part to a 60-acre property donation by Cemex. The donated property is located on Citrus Way, just south of Peach Orchard Road. The training hub will consolidate training programs. Currently, first responders train at multiple sites depending on the type of training. “We are proud to contribute to the safety and well-being of Hernando County,” said Jeff Bobolts, Cemex Regional President – East Region.
Heroes Honored with Quilts of Valor

Sep 22, 2024 | hernandosun.com | Julie B. Maglio

The talented and patriotic ladies of the Quilters of the Nature Coast recently honored three Veterans for their service to our country with personalized “Quilts of Valor.”Quilters of the Nature Coast participates in the nationwide Quilts of Valor Foundation program. The foundation serves Veterans across America with the healing power of quilts made with love. The idea for Quilts of Valor came to the organization’s founder, Catherine Roberts, in a dream in 2003 when her son was deployed in Iraq.