Hernando County News

Hernando County residents heading to shelters before Hurricane Helene

Hernando County residents heading to shelters before Hurricane Helene

As of the latest advisory, Tropical Storm Helene is 460 miles south-southwest of Tampa, Florida. It's moving at 12 mph with ...
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Hurricane Helene: Hernando County storm surge warning

Hurricane Helene: Hernando County storm surge warning

Hernando County officials give an update on Hurricane Helene and the storm surge they expect the county to get on Thursday.
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Mandatory evacuations underway in Hernando County

Mandatory evacuations underway in Hernando County

Mandatory evacuations underway in Hernando County.
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Hernando residents prepare for Helene

Hernando residents prepare for Helene

Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as ...
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Hernando County neighbors make storm preparations ahead of Helene

Hernando County neighbors make storm preparations ahead of Helene

Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. It's continuing to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of ...
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Tropical Storm Helene: Hernando County storm prep update

Tropical Storm Helene: Hernando County storm prep update

Hernando County Emergency Management provided an update on storm preparations. A mandatory evacuation order was issued ...
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Hernando County schools will close Wednesday and Thursday

Hernando County schools will close Wednesday and Thursday

The Tampa Bay area is preparing to feel the impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine — which is set to become Hurricane ...
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New Dragstrip, Motorsports & Entertainment Complex in Hernando County FL

New Dragstrip, Motorsports & Entertainment Complex in Hernando County FL

A brand new racing dragstrip and motorsports entertainment venue is opening soon in Hernando County FL called Lead Foot City. The venue boasts a full concrete 1/8 mile dragstrip, mega...
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