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Boil Water Notice rescinded

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:26pm
Boil Water Notice rescinded

Hernando County, Florida-- Hernando County Utilities staff has received word from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that the well sample from the Brookridge #2 well has tested negative for the Escherichia Coli  bacteria. 

The Boil Water Notice issued yesterday for Brookridge residents is now rescinded.

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Sarasota Sheriff's Office to host 27th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:38pm
Sarasota Sheriff's Office to host 27th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service

Sarasota County, Florida -- The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 27th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 16.

The service will be held at 6 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva Rd., Sarasota. Sheriff Tom Knight encourages the public to attend.

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Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:13pm
Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

 

The Citrus, Hernando and Pasco County Offices of Tourism Development are promoting the Nature Coast the old fashioned way, by word-of-mouth.

A week-long trip from May 19-26, called the “Nature Coast” FAM Tour, is designed for outdoor/travel writers to experience some of Florida’s best attractions.

The six journalists, who have been published in many notable publications including Alaska Airlines, Southern Living, and Gonomad.com among others, will travel from as far away as California, Oregon and Massachusetts. 

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Sheriff's Department accepting applications for alternate School Crossing Guards

Submitted by Brittany Menendez, Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:13am
Sheriff's Department accepting applications for alternate School Crossing Guards

Hernando County, FL -- The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is now taking applications for anyone interested in becoming an alternate School Crossing Guard.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of basic traffic laws and safety procedures, and the ability to work with little to no supervision.

For more information or to fill out an application, you can visit hernandocountysheriff.org.

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Boil water notice issued - E. Coli bacteria found in well water sample

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 9:32pm
Boil water notice issued - E. Coli bacteria found in well water sample

 

Hernando County, Florida-- Hernando County Utilities received notification that Escherichia Coli bacteria was found in one well sample collected on May 8, 2012.

The County was notified today, May 14, and the well was immediately removed from service.

The utilities services reports that these bacteria can cause sickness and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.

What should Brookridge residents do?

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Man pleads guilty to fatal carjacking

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:46am
Man pleads guilty to fatal carjacking

 

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted for murdering a teen during a carjacking.

A Hernando County jury found 21-year-old Steven Wesolek guilty Friday of first-degree murder, attempted murder, carjacking with a firearm and robbery with a deadly weapon. He faces a possible death sentence.

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City of Brooksville announces vacant advisory boards

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 10:33am
City of Brooksville announces vacant advisory boards

Brooksville, Florida -- The Brooksville City Council has announced they are now accepting applications for the following advisory boards or commissions.

The positions are on a volunteer basis only.

Beautification Board

One (1) vacant position expiring December 31, 2015.

Good Neighbor Trail

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