Hernando County offices to close for Juneteenth
BROOKSVILLE — Hernando County government offices and services will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
The Spring Hill and East Hernando branches of the Hernando County Library System will reopen at their regular hours Saturday, June 20. All other county offices and services will reopen at their normal hours Monday, June 22.
The West Hernando and East Hernando solid waste convenience centers and the main landfill will remain open during normal operating hours. Coastal Waste & Recycling will continue residential trash, recycling and yard waste collection as scheduled. For questions, call Coastal Waste & Recycling at 352-540-6457.
TheBus will continue to operate on its regular routes and schedule.
Sheriff’s Office resumes on-site inmate visitation
On-site visitation at the Hernando County Detention Center resumed June 8.
Approved visitors can again see inmates during normal visitation hours. For more on visitation requirements and schedules, visit the website or contact the detention center.
United Way Business Blitz Challenge doubles donations
SPRING HILL — United Way of Hernando County’s annual Business Blitz Challenge turns local partnerships into community impact while raising the profile of participating businesses.
Throughout June, the United Way’s 2026 “Community Challenger,” the Titan Foundation, has pledged to match donations from supporters across Hernando County, up to $5,000.
Businesses that “Accept the Challenge” in June will have their donations matched dollar-for-dollar and will receive recognition through the United Way’s year-round Preferred Partner network.
To take part, donate online at UnitedWayHernando.org/AcceptChallenge; mail or drop off a contribution to the United Way office at 4028 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606; or send donations through PayPal.me/UWHernando or Venmo at @UWHernando.
Swiftmud to schedule prescribed fires for Hernando County
Setting fires in controlled conditions can reduce the risk of wildfires raging out of control. That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District will conduct prescribed burns through September at Weekiwachee Preserve.
The preserve is west of U.S. 19 between Spring Hill and Hernando Beach. About 250 acres will be burned in small, manageable units. Some trails may close temporarily during the burns.
Benefits of prescribed fire include reducing overgrown plants, which lowers the risk of catastrophic wildfires; promoting new, diverse plant growth; maintaining wildlife habitat; and preserving public recreation access.
The district emails or texts burn alerts to members of the public who sign up on its website. The alerts explain where and when burns will take place and how many acres will be involved. To sign up or learn more, visit WaterMatters.org/PrescribedBurns.
The district conducts prescribed fires on about 35,000 acres each year.