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CountywideVacancies available on tourist boardThe Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in filling two vacant positions on the Hernando County Tourist Development Council as accommodation owner/operator representatives collecting the tourist tax. The purpose of the council is to promote tourism opportunities in Hernando County and to oversee the collection and disbursement of the Tourist Development Tax.Applications are available in the County Administrator’s Office, 20 N Main St., Room 263, Brooksville; by calling (352) 754-4002; or by visiting the website at hernandocounty.us/committees. Completed applications must be returned to the Administrator’s Office no later than 5 p.m. June 27.All applicants must be residents and registered voters in Hernando County. Additionally, these are voluntary, non-paid positions and may be designated as an alternate member position. Program needs child advocate volunteersThe Guardian ad Litem … [Read more...] about Hernando County news briefs for June 21

CountywideSeveral county boards have vacancies to fillHernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as a member on the following county committees:• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee — One opening for someone who represents employers within the jurisdiction.• Board of Construction and Regulation — One roofing contractor.• Fine Arts Council — one member position.• Library Advisor Committee — One alternate member position.These are volunteer, non-paid positions. All applicants must be residents and registered voters in Hernando County. Applications are available in the county administrator’s office at 20 N Main St., Room 263, Brooksville; by calling (352) 754-4002, or visit hernandocounty.us/committees. Completed applications must be returned to the administrator’s office no later than 5 p.m. June 20.AARP offers driver safety class to seniorsThe AARP Driver … [Read more...] about Hernando County news briefs for June 14

In the years leading up to David Freda's 2017 arrest by Hernando County Sheriff's deputies, word circulated of tawdry goings-on in the volunteer fire department he ran in Hernando Beach: reports of sex and drinking in the station, complaints about shoddy or nonexistent emergency service, missed audits and allegations of stolen and misspent taxpayer money.The arrests of Freda and two fellow former Hernando Beach Volunteer Fire Department chiefs, Travis Morris and David Murdock, inscribed those accusations in the public record. All three faced organized fraud charges, with Freda accused of stealing more than $50,000 and staring down a first-degree felony, one that could carry 25 years in prison.The department closed and Hernando County Fire Rescue took over service in the Hernando Beach area. Residents built what they called a positive relationship with their new firefighters.But the outcome of Freda's case has reignited furor in Hernando Beach. He pleaded no contest last week to a … [Read more...] about A ‘Hernando County embarrassment’: Ex-fire chief’s plea deal appalls residents, officials

CountywideAudubon offering scholarshipThe Hernando Audubon Society is offering the Stephen B. Fickett Memorial Society Scholarship for 2019. The scholarship is for $1,500 and is open to qualified Hernando County high school seniors and students at Pasco-Hernando State College who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental sciences. Students who have previously participated in science/conservation/environmental clubs or other related activities are encouraged to apply.The scholarship will be presented to the selected candidate at the Audubon's April 25 meeting.Applications must include transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 GPA, college or university the student plans to attend, intended field of study, a resume indicating academic achievements and extracurricular activities, and a 500-word essay describing: "My Personal Goals and Ambitions to Help Protect Florida's Natural Environment."Applications must be postmarked no later than April 12 and should be submitted to: Hernando … [Read more...] about Hernando County news briefs for March 1