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🌱 Can Hernando Christian bounce back after an 8-0 home defeat?
And on the Hernando Patch calendar - Ft Cooper Festival of Lights Xmas Tree

Morning Hernando! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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- Can Hernando Christian bounce back after an 8-0 home defeat?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hernandofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 40.
- Saturday: Nice with sun, some clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Soccer Recap: First Academy Extends Winning Streak to Two (maxpreps.com) — Hernando Christian Academy’s soccer team took a tough 8-0 home loss Tuesday to undefeated First Academy, dropping the Lions to 1-6. First Academy extended its unbeaten streak to 8-0-2, while Hernando Christian now looks to rebound on the road Thursday against Lakeside Christian.
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Find out what's happening in Hernandofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Hernando
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hernando
- Ft Cooper Festival of Lights Xmas Tree
Art Center of Citrus County , 2644 N Annapolis Ave #4709 , Hernando
8:00 am - Portrait Group
AE North End , 2644 North Annapolis Ave , Hernando
9:30 am - Youth Program
Theater , 2644 N. Annapolis Ave , Hernando
6:00 pm - Ft Cooper Festival of Lights Xmas Tree
Art Center of Citrus County , 2644 N Annapolis Ave #4709 , Hernando
8:00 am - CWS Workshop
AE North and South Ends , 2644 North Annapolis Ave , Hernando
9:00 am - Youth Program
Theater , 2644 N. Annapolis Ave , Hernando
6:00 pm - Rehearsal Miss Magnolia
Theater , 2644 N. Annapolis Ave , Hernando
6:30 pm - Oil Painting Group
AE North and South Ends , 2644 North Annapolis Ave , Hernando
10:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Ride with Trek Bikes
Trek Bicycle Inverness , 322 N Pine Ave , Inverness
9:00 am - Watercolor Group
AE North and South Ends , 2644 North Annapolis Ave , Hernando
10:00 am - Watercolor Group at the Art Center
2644 N Annapolis Ave , Hernando
3:00 pm - AARC (Architectural Aesthetic Review Committee)(tentatively scheduled)
Inverness Calendar Inverness, FL 34450
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A shout out to Griffins Tree Care.
I am having a Pods delivered tomorrow and a week ago learned that they need fifteen feet height in the driveway to deliver the Pods. We'll, a tree… (Nextdoor Fairview Estates) - Looking for a dog walker/ sitter for my 60 lbs Australian cattle dog mix.
Thank you in advance for your recommendations. (Nextdoor Meadowview)
- Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Deli Manager in Beverly Hills. Apply here.
- CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Inverness. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hernando here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Way-too-early hot takes for the Marion County girls high school basketball season (ocala.com)
- Third Ellianos coffee drive-thru coming to Ocala (ocala-news.com)
- The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, December 12 - 14, 2025 (gottagoorlando.com)
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