Hernando Sun

The Hernando Sun is a weekly newspaper that is proudly locally owned. It was established by Rocco and Julie Maglio, who recognized the community's need for a news source after the closure of Hernando Today in 2014. Rocco, a lifelong resident of Hernando, attended Moton Elementary and graduated from Hernando High. His deep roots in the area give him valuable insight into local issues. The Hernando Sun released its inaugural issue in March 2015. Initially, it was published monthly for the first year, but it later transitioned to a weekly format. The newspaper is conveniently delivered via US mail, arriving right alongside your regular mail.

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The Postscript: "Nervous as a Cat"

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Carrie Classon

“She was nervous as a cat!” is how the saying goes. I have decided this expression makes no sense. Our cat, Felix, is the least nervous creature I have ever lived with. My old Newfoundland dog, Moxie, with her saggy jowls and lumbering gait, was much more nervous than Felix. Moxie was nervous about strange noises and things she couldn’t see clearly (which was most everything) and loud voices.
BOCC DOGE Resolution

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Lisa MacNeil

Commissioners at the regular Board meeting took another look at what the Hernando County Department of Government Efficiency (HC-DOGE) should look like. Commissioner Ryan Amsler originally brought the idea before the board at the February 25th meeting, where it was decided that the details still need to be worked out. The matter will return to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) with further revisions at the April 22 meeting.
Local Lawyer Named to Judicial Commission

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Austyn Szempruch

On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of 21 members to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. One of the appointees is Spring Hill’s own Matthew A. Foreman, Esquire. Foreman is truly a hometown representative, having grown up in the county and attending Springstead High School. From there, he attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida and graduated from Stetson’s College of Law in 2008.
Bobcats Bring Home Hardware at FBLA State Leadership Conference

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Austyn Szempruch

On March 20-23, members from Pasco Hernando State College’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the State Leadership Conference held in Orlando. The event, which was held at the Doubletree SeaWorld, saw various Bobcats win awards over the weekend. These honors ranged from winning the Rob Kelleher Scholar Award to nabbing silver for cybersecurity to placing fourth in Organizational Leadership and Management.
New Technical College Holds Grand Opening

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Austyn Szempruch

SPRING HILL – It was a momentous day for education in Hernando County. The Wilton Simpson Technical College officially opened its doors on April 2 to educators, leaders, and media members from around the state. Wednesday’s grand opening started with the presentation of the colors by Springstead’s Color Guard before Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson, the institution’s namesake, gave more details on the project’s inception.
Hacking Artificial Intelligence

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Rocco Maglio

A concern for OpenAI or similar Artificial Intelligence (AI) is that they can be hacked/convinced to divulge information that they are not supposed to release. Often, the creators of the AI add governance to prevent dangerous or private information from being released. The goal of attackers is to get the AI to ignore its own rules. The AI models can be compromised through a technique called prompt inject, which is really just social engineering the AI through the interaction of the user and the AI.
Bears Take Bite Out of Eagles at Delta Woods

1 week ago | hernandosun.com | Austyn Szempruch

SPRING HILL – On Thursday afternoon, the Central Bears (2-9) blanked the Springstead Eagles (0-13) across singles and doubles matches. The Bears took the matchup 7-0 at Delta Woods Park thanks to strong outings from Senior Amelie Howell and company. Having lost four seniors due to graduation, this year has seen the Bears in rebuilding mode, and the returning players have been elevated into leadership roles.
Nature Coast Chomps Anclote in Second Half

2 weeks ago | hernandosun.com | Austyn Szempruch

BROOKSVILLE – On Tuesday night, the Nature Coast Sharks (10-3) rode a strong second half to a 25-6 victory over the Anclote Sharks (3-12) on senior night. Following a scoreless first half for both schools of sharks, the squad in Columbia Blue would go on to convert four out of five drives into points after the break. Nature Coast Head Coach Ian Wald noted the key change that led to the uptick in productivity. “Offensively, I felt like we were doing well in the first half,” he said.
The Postscript: “Stealth Comedy”

2 weeks ago | hernandosun.com | Carrie Classon

The bad thing about living in a new place is that I don’t know anyone. The good thing about living in a new place is that I meet new people. Jade is one of the new people I have met while spending time in Mexico. Jade used to be an eye doctor. But after retiring from medicine in her 60s, she decided to do something a little different. I’m pretty sure—no matter how much time I gave you—you would never guess how Jade now spends her time. Stand-up comedy. “But how? And why?” everyone wants to know.
Ask the Money Lady: An Adult Lesson From a Children's Book

2 weeks ago | hernandosun.com | Christine Ibbotson

By Christine IbbotsonI recently went to a friend’s home and had the pleasure of reading a book to her 4-year-old granddaughter and I had forgotten how wise these children’s books are. Written by adults for children, but with a message in the story for all of us. The book was called “Days with Frog and Toad,” written by Arnold Lobel. The story starts with Toad waking up one morning and complaining about his messy house and how many jobs he had to do.