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Articles from the August 19, 2024 edition


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  • The Results Are In

    Tom Lemons, August 20, 2024|Updated Aug 20, 2024
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    HERNANDO COUNTY – After months of campaigning the unofficial results of the Primary Election are finally in. We will update this story once all votes have been confirmed. Office of Sheriff Al Nienhuis (REP) Winner Joe Puglia (REP) 000 County Commissioner District 1 Ryan Amsler (REP) Winner Beth Kirshy Narverud (REP) 000 County Commissioner District 3 John Allocco (REP) Winner Marvin Baynham (REP) 000 County Commissioner District 5 Steve Champion (REP) Winner Pam Everett (...

  • False Accusations Lead to Ethics Complaint Filed Against Commissioner

    Tom Lemons, August 20, 2024|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    HERNANDO – The divide within Hernando County's Republican Party has never been greater and that's led to one of the most vicious election cycles the County has ever seen. Things were quiet until mudslinging began in the last few weeks and that's because the establishment incumbents have noticed growing support for their opponents in three very contentious races. Republicans Marvin Baynham, Ryan Amsler, and Joe Puglia are vying for the District 3 and District 1 Commissioner s...

  • Nienhuis Refuses to Acknowledge Fatal Shootings Ahead of Primary Election

    Tom Lemons, August 19, 2024|Updated Aug 20, 2024

    SPRING HILL – Since Saturday, there have been two fatal shootings, but Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis refuses to confirm that there have been any fatalities, provide suspect information, or talk about possible motives. Around 2:00 a.m. Saturday a man was shot in the head and then shot several more times as his body lay on the ground in front of Mermaids Lounge. The only information provided by the Sheriff's Office was a Facebook post stating that a shooting occurred a...

  • Second 'Deadly' Shooting in Two Days, One Person in Custody

    Tom Lemons, August 19, 2024|Updated Aug 19, 2024

    SPRING HILL – Several people were shot Sunday evening at a local apartment complex and there are unconfirmed reports that one person has died. The shooting occurred around 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Mariner Kay Apartments located on Northcliffe Blvd, where officials say three people were shot. During a press conference, Sheriff Al Nienhuis told reporters that a vehicle occupied by five subjects pulled into the complex and was approached by the suspect. Nienhuis says that's when he o...