The word is Hernando County should have a Kohl’s in October. The shopping center is planned for the insection at Spring Hill Dr. and the Suncaost Parkway.

Other tenants expected are a bank, a restuarant, and a book store.

A shopping mall has been approved by the County Commissioners for Brooksville. The location is set for the intersection of Yonyz Road and U.S. 98.

Stayed tuned for more information.

Today is the day!

Tax relief is just a vote away!! You have the opportunity to vote for Property Tax Relief that can save hundreds of dollars for thousands of Floridians!

This amendment requires a 60% yes vote, so do your part and VOTE YES TODAY!

It looks as though Weeki Wachee Springs will become a state park.

For many years the springs have provided unique entertainment to people from around the world. Officials at Weeki Wachee have agreed to hand the attraction over to the state to become a state park.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District have to give their approval before the agreement is finalized, they own the land the attraction sits on. They could have a decision as soon as Tuesday.

Evergreen Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Wii for the residents. Mary Coots a resident at Evergreen Woods said “I love our Wii. I bowl from my wheelchair, at 82 it gets me moving and its fun!”

What a great way to get some exercise!

Progress Energy recommends that you set your temperature at 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 60 to 65 at night. Lowering your thermostat at night and when you leave your house can reduce your electric bill. Every degree above 70 costs an additional 7 percent to 10 percent.

Pull out those warm blankets and heat up some old fashion soup its getting colder. Cold and windy! The cold weather has arrived, the temperature is dropping into the mid to low 20’s tonight in Hernando and Citrus counties. Cover those plants and don’t forget about your family pets, they get cold too.

Start the new year off with a bang! Set those goals and reach for the sky. Hard work does pay off!

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce