🌱 How Brooksville deputies say parents can fight online child exploitation now
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- How Brooksville deputies say parents can fight online child exploitation now
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• HCSO Interview on Increasing Concerns Surrounding Child Pornography (hernandosun.com) — Brooksville parents are being urged by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to tighten online safeguards as local detectives see a steady stream of child-exploitation cases. A specialized Internet Crimes Against Children unit explains how sextortion schemes work, what Florida law says about sexting and AI-generated images, and why open communication and strict device controls at home are critical to protecting kids. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - December 2025
Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 , 13383 County Line Rd. , Brooksville
9:00 am -
Encompass Health Stroke Support Group Meeting
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Spring Hill , 12440 Cortez Blvd , Brooksville
12:00 pm -
A Modern Christmas Carol
Stage West Playhouse , 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd , Spring Hill
7:30 pm -
12.20.25 Magical Christmas Tree Paint and Sip at Masaryk Winery
Masaryk Winery , 19125 Phillips Rd , Masaryktown
2:00 pm -
Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center , 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr , Spring Hill
6:00 pm -
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center , 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr , Spring Hill
8:30 pm -
Florida Americana Music Festival
Florida Sand Music Ranch , 85 Myers Rd , Brooksville
5:00 pm -
Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival
Linda Pedersen Park , 6400 Shoal Line Blvd , Spring Hill
9:00 am -
41st Annual Art In The Park
Tom Varn Park , HH3X+P2 301 Darby Ln , Brooksville
10:00 am -
EMS SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST 2026
Florida Sand Music Ranch , 85 Myers Rd , Brooksville
5:00 pm -
Gone Country At The Ranch
Florida Sand Music Ranch , 85 Myers Rd , Brooksville
9:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Thursday February 5
Friday March 6
Saturday March 14
Thursday March 26
Friday April 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Be AWARE
Woman on nextdoor stating she has a FREE Maine Coon cat. After contacting her she wants $ 350.00 for the kitten. She also wants you to pay $ 50.00 to… (Nextdoor Springwood Estates) - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8y86Vod/
Walkiesandwiggles.com #petsitting #dogtraining #dogs (Nextdoor Hill N Dale)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Brooksville. Apply here.
- RaceTrac, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT2587) in Brooksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooksville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Hill
- Florida landlord says insurance company denied a $100K vandalism claim even though he has coverage. And a new state law is hampering his fight (moneywise.com)
- Hernando County Sheriff's Office Busts Major Meth Operation in Spring Hill and Arrests Convicted Felon Justin Byrd (hoodline.com)
- Melrose Foundation funds GCSAA show for 18; GCSAA updates BMP tool (turfnet.com)
Weeki Wachee
- GCAC All-Conference Selections Released for Fall Sports (hernandosun.com)
- Obituary: Mark A. Rogers (centralmaine.com)
Pine Island
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