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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

FestivalsCARES Beach Chair-Ity Festival: The two-day festival will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14 at SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Highway, Hudson. Includes vendors, crafts and a full schedule of entertainment while playing at the waterfront facility. Saturday highlights include the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show at 1 p.m.; the Makes Ya Mamma Mad Band from 2 to 5 p.m., singer Marla Jo at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks over the lake at 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s highlights include a volleyball tournament starting at 10 a.m., with MonkeyBone performing at 11 a.m. and the Beach Chair-ity auction starting at 3 p.m. This is a benefit for CARES - Community Aging and Retirement Services, a nonprofit organization that helps seniors and their caregivers and families. Admission is free; parking is $5. Call (727) 862-9291. Visit cares.org/chair.Stringbreak Music Fest: Now in its 15th year, the music fest kicks off April 11 at Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Road, on the … [Read more...] about Things to do in Pasco and Hernando counties for April 12-18

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