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Hi Spring Hill, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Matthew Koenig earns top conservation award, a father-daughter dance with pirate and mermaid magic, a paint-your-pet event, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
State honor highlights conservation leadership: Chinsegut’s lead biologist Matthew Koenig was named Florida’s Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year, honoring his habitat work at Chinsegut, Perry Oldenburg and Janet Butterfield Brooks in Hernando County — read the full story.
Policy shift spurs scrutiny: Brooksville City Council approved a roadway transfer agreement with FDOT, giving the city more control downtown and aiming to reroute truck traffic, though concerns and questions about CRA spending surfaced — read the full story.
Hands-on course elevates response: In January, Hernando County firefighters trained with a retired FDNY veteran, practicing street smart ladder operations and truck tactics to better handle emergencies in Spring Hill and surrounding neighborhoods — see what the course covered.
Focus on transit equity: The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet February 12, 2026 at Hernando County Building Training Facility in Brooksville to review minutes, quarterly reports, and presentations. Open to the public — get full meeting details.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your IRA or portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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One pet emergency can easily cost $7,000+ but pet insurance helps ease the financial and emotional burden. It’s something I wish I’d had after spending $10k on last-minute surgery for my cat (her name is Miss Stache). I learned my lesson and signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Statehouse reshapes college board: Pasco-Hernando State College announced the appointment and reappointments of three trustees, effective December 12, 2025. New member Toni Zetzsche joins reappointed Gino Collura and Spring Hill broker Marilyn Pearson-Adams. The appointments were announced January 15 and still await Florida Senate confirmation. See who was appointed.
Inside a complicated win: Nature Coast’s girls soccer team beat Hernando 3-0 to claim a sixth straight District 4A-5 title. Freshman Kinsley Peters broke a halftime deadlock off a Peyton Cheze assist for her 41st goal. The Sharks defense held firm. Both teams qualified for regionals. Get all the details.
Fresh roll fix: Momiji Sushi House delivers handcrafted sushi and sashimi, creative specialty rolls, and cozy ramen or hibachi when comfort calls. Perfect for midweek “we deserve this” energy, it’s easy to keep in the rotation and a reliable win when someone pleads, “anything but leftovers.”
Treasure hunt, local impact: Your midweek declutter itch meets thrift gold at Jericho Road Thrift Store, brimming with clothing, furniture, decor, and more. Every score fuels local recovery programs, so the thrill of serendipity comes with community good.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛍 Forest Oaks Lutheran Church Annual Rummage Sale @ Forest Oaks Lutheran Church | Friday (2/6) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally replace that wobbly lawn chair, Forest Oaks Lutheran’s annual rummage sale is your treasure hunt. Two days of gently used gems, church-lady charm, and prices that inspire impulse buys. Bring small bills, and your best haggle.
🛍 Vintage Marché @ Greenhouse Marché | Saturday (2/7) at 10:00 AM – Greenhouse on Main is bringing back the Vintage Marché, a monthly hunt for the good stuff, curated and vetted so you skip the junk and find gems. Think heirloom mirrors, cool glassware, nostalgic oddities, and vendors who know their history. Come caffeinated, leave with stories.
🍊 Brooksville Tangerine Festival @ Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau | Saturday (2/7) at 11:00 AM – The Brooksville Tangerine Festival is back, turning Main Street into a citrusy block party with local vendors, live music, and family-friendly fun. Taste, browse, linger, repeat. Consider it your annual Vitamin C booster, with better people watching, and fewer chores.
🛍 For The Girls Sip & Shop @ Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery | Saturday (2/7) at 11:00 AM – If your group chat needs a field trip, this Sip & Shop is back for Year 2 with sips, browsing, and zero guilt about calling it self-care. Rally the girls, find some treats, and pretend it counts as cardio, shopping bags included.
🐾 Hops, Hearts, & Home Paint Your Pets Event @ Broad Street Brewing Company | Saturday (2/7) at 1:00 PM – If your camera roll is 90 percent dog photos, upgrade to a canvas at Broad Street Brewing, where adoptable furballs, good beer, and paint-splattered pride collide. Supplies and your first drink are covered, just email a clear pet headshot to [email protected], and arrive early.
🎶 Orlando Transit Authority @ Stage West Playhouse | Saturday (2/7) at 7:00 PM – Whether you still know every horn line from 25 or 6 to 4, or just miss when bands had brass, Orlando Transit Authority nails Chicago’s sound with scary accuracy. Expect A-list players, tight harmonies, and a bonus nod to Blood, Sweat, and Tears.
🌶 Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off @ Spring Hill Calvary Church of the Nazarene | Sunday (2/8) at 5:30 PM – Whether you can tell a blitz from a bean, or you’re just here for the commercials, this chili cook-off meets big game watch party has you covered. Taste, cheer, and politely heckle, with winners crowned at halftime and come-and-go vibes; RSVP helps keep pots full.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Spring Hill report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 38%
A chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Wind chill values as low as 34. Northwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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