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In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Hernando County growth from right here in Brooksville?
  • How Brooksville is making Christmas magical for sensory-sensitive kids this year
  • Ready to ring in 2026 under Brooksville’s glowing tangerine sky?

Also on today's calendar: Dinner Served and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hernando County Seeks Applicants for Planning & Zoning Commission - (naturecoaster.com) — Hernando County is seeking a Brooksville-area resident to fill a Planning & Zoning Commission seat representing District 1, with a term through December 31, 2028. Applicants must be county residents and registered voters, have computer access, and submit applications to the County Administrator’s Office in Brooksville by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025.
   

2. Brooksville Main Street Presents the 3rd Annual Family Sensory Christmas - (naturecoaster.com) — Families in Brooksville can look forward to a free, sensory-friendly Christmas celebration at Hernando Park on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 5–9 p.m. Brooksville Main Street’s 3rd Annual Family Sensory Christmas offers low-sensory activities, a calm Santa visit, and a festive craft market designed especially for children with sensory sensitivities and their loved ones.
   

3. Come to Brooksville's 2025 Tangerine Drop to Celebrate New Year's (naturecoaster.com) — Brooksville residents are invited downtown to the free 2025 Tangerine Drop on New Year’s Eve, running 7 p.m.–1 a.m. at the Water Tower with music, food trucks, a kids’ countdown, and a glowing tangerine ball drop. The celebration also honors Brooksville’s historic tangerine industry and offers optional VIP tickets for an upgraded experience.
   

4. Dressage Today Podcast: Aviva and Stephany Catch Up & How to Use Your Time Outside the Arena (dressagetoday.com) — A nationally recognized dressage trainer is currently based in Brooksville, bringing high-level expertise and coaching experience to the local equestrian community. In a recent podcast episode, she and her co-host share competition lessons, training tips for time outside the arena, and insights from careers that span international study and major U.S. championships.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • 33rd Annual Chamber Golf Classic
    Cabot Citrus Farms , 17590 Ponce De Leon Blvd. , Brooksville
    8:00 am
  • Hernando HS – Equipping Youth
    111 Ernie Chatman Run , Brooksville
    12:00 pm
  • Girl's Basketball Championship
    Powell Middle School Brooksville, FL 34601
    5:30 pm
  • Christmas Extravaganza
    Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce , 1114 Chatman Blvd , Brooksville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m looking for a distribution location to drop off for toys for tots.
    I have a large amount of toys. Everything‘s brand new tag still on it but it’s too much to drop it any small locations. I need a major area to drop… (Nextdoor Auro Garden)
  • I have always heard that rattlesnakes exist in Brooksville.
    Never seen one … until now. Yes, a 5’4” Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Yikes! This guy got caught in a net to keep hawks from taking our juvenile… (Nextdoor Racers)
  • Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Load Builder I Yard in Brooksville. Apply here.
  • Hernando County, FL posted a job opening for Electrical/Mechanical Specialist I in Brooksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooksville here.

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