🌱 How Brooksville deputies say parents can fight online child predators now

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In today's newsletter:

• How Brooksville deputies say parents can fight online child predators now
• Want a free full-body workout just minutes from Brooksville?

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 76 and low of 61 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 handle about 140 active child-exploitation cases. A specialized Brooksville-based unit explains how predators use games like Roblox, outlines Florida’s sexting and sextortion laws, and shares practical steps families can take to monitor devices, set boundaries, and support children who may be victimized.
   

• New Fitness Court Opens at Veterans Memorial Park (hernandosun.com) — A new outdoor National Fitness Court is now open at Veterans Memorial Park in nearby Spring Hill, giving Brooksville and Hernando County residents free access to a full-body workout across seven exercise stations. Funded through county partnerships, grants, and Tampa General Hospital support, the court is designed for ages 14 and up and pairs with a free app to coach users of all fitness levels.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Winter Dance ~ Cost is $5.00
  Westside Elementary School Brooksville, FL 34601
  4:45 pm
• Locomo Skate Night
  Fox Chapel Middle School Brooksville, FL 34601
  6:00 pm
• Easy Pour Social — Roots Creative Co.
  Tidal Brewing Company , 14311 Spring Hill Dr , Spring Hill
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - December 2025
  Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 , 13383 County Line Rd. , Brooksville
  9:00 am

Thursday December 18

• 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

Saturday December 20

• 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

Thursday February 5

• Florida Americana Music Festival
  Florida Sand Music Ranch , 85 Myers Rd , Brooksville
  5:00 pm

Friday March 6

• Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival
  Linda Pedersen Park , 6400 Shoal Line Blvd , Spring Hill
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We are still looking for Lucy lost in the Brook Ridge community off of Modena Ave.
  Call 3525492474. Thank you, Susanne. She is a bobtail. (Nextdoor Brookridge)
• Hi, a beautiful male German Shepherd dog just wondered into my yard.
  Is wearing a collar. If anybody is missing a dog, please call me. With proof that it belongs to you. I will try to send pictures. (Nextdoor Sherman Hills)

• Builders FirstSource posted a job opening for Material Handler I in Brooksville. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Brooksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooksville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Spring Hill

• Holiday Spirit Alive and Well (hernandosun.com)
• Melrose Foundation funds GCSAA show for 18; GCSAA updates BMP tool (turfnet.com)

Weeki Wachee

• Sports Notebook: Springstead girls basketball improves to 8-0 (hernandosun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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