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McDonald's offers free FCAT breakfasts Monday morning

McDonald's offers free FCAT breakfasts Monday morning

Tampa, Florida-- According to a recent release, more than 800 McDonald's restaurants in the state of Florida will provide a free breakfast to students on April 16, the first day of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

Students in grades three-11 can enjoy a complimentary Egg McMuffin, Apple Slices, and a low-fat milk or orange juice from any of the 188 McDonald's restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. 

Be sure to get there between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. to take advantage of this offer!

 

 

Local restaurant to hold fundraiser for fallen deputy's family

Local restaurant to hold fundraiser for fallen deputy's family

Brooksville, FL - Beef 'O' Brady's is hoping to raise $7,500 for the family of John Mecklenburg, a Hernando Sheriff's deputy who's cruiser crashed into a tree during a pursuit in July.

Dan Heavrin is an operating partner of the Beef's of Brooksville and is hosting a day of family fun to get money for Mecklenburg's wife and two young children.

The event will be staged outside the Beef 'O' Brady's at 7601 Horse Lake Road in Brooksville and begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Think your dad is legendary?

Think your dad is legendary?

Brooksville, FL -- If you think your dad is legendary, Texas Roadhouse and A.1. Steak Sauce want to know why.

To celebrate and honor Legendary Dads, Texas Roadhouse and A.1. invite kids of all ages to tell them why their A.1. Dad deserves to be pictured on bottles of the famous steak sauce.

Entry forms are available at participating Texas Roadhouse restaurants. Each restaurant will choose one winning Dad to receive a case of A.1. Steak Sauce featuring his photo on the label.

The Texas Roadhouse in Brooksville is located at 12935 Cortez Blvd. Hurry there's not much time left!

Networking event in Spring Hill Friday

Networking event in Spring Hill Friday

Spring Hill, Florida -- The Greater Hernando Chamber of Commerce is holding a 'Networking at Noon' event at 5 Boroughs Sports Bistro in Spring Hill this Friday.

The restaurant is located at 1252 Mariner Boulevard.

The cost is $10 with RSVP, $15 at the door and $20 to non-Chamber members. 

Special Olympics fundraiser Tuesday

Special Olympics fundraiser Tuesday

Spring Hill, FL -- This Tuesday, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is planning a Special Olympics fundraiser at Duke's American Grill in Spring Hill.

The event, called Tip-A-Cop, runs from 4 - 8 p.m. on April 19.

In exchange for donations, Sheriff Al Nienhuis and his staff will serve dinner at the restaurant.

At least 100 sick after dining at local restaurant

At least 100 sick after dining at local restaurant

Spring Hill, FL -- The Hernando County Health Department has received confirmation that at least three of the individuals who were tested following a recent illness outbreak in Spring Hill, have tested positive for norovirus.

At least 100 people who dined at or were in contact with someone who dined at Kally K’s Restaurant between March 6 and March 11 experienced severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms approximately 30 hours after eating food at the restaurant.

Spring Hill bar cited for noise

Spring Hill bar cited for noise

Spring Hill, FL -- The Hideaway Bar in Spring Hill was cited for a noise violation Sunday afternoon.


At about 2:30 p.m., a neighbor called the Hernando County Sheriff's Office to complain about loud music coming from the bar, which is located at 247 Hallcrest Ave.


A deputy arrived on scene, and within about 15 seconds, the music was turned down.


The deputy met with a manager and issued a noise violation to the bar due to "unlawful sound from property owned or leased by locations to serve alcohol," according to the offense report.