š± Lightning-sparked Brooksville apartment fire forces dozens from their homes.
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In today's newsletter:
- Lightning-sparked Brooksville apartment fire forces dozens from their homes.
- How you can join Brooksvilleās Halloween 5K for local heroes.
Also on today's calendar: Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Lightning Strike Sparks Apartment Fire, Displacing 34 Residents in Brooksville ā [your]NEWS (yournews.com) ā A lightningāsparked fire at the Authentix Suncoast apartments in Brooksville forced 34 residents from their homes Wednesday evening, though no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, but four units suffered fire, smoke, and water damage, and many neighbors must wait for safety inspections and repairs before returning. 
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ā¢ Responders First 5K Set for Oct. 31 at Sand Hill Scout Reservation (naturecoaster.com) ā Brooksville residents can lace up for the new Responders First 5K and Family Fun Walk at Sand Hill Scout Reservation on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The Halloweenāthemed event features races, food trucks, kidsā activities, and trickāorātreating while raising $25,000 for traumaāfocused programs supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Pints and Paints at Broad Street Brewing Company! ā
Broad Street Brewing Co., 291 E Jefferson St, Brooksville
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
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Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Sunday at 10 a.m. ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
10:00 am -
Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Sunday at Noon ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
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Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Sunday at 2 p.m. ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
2:00 pm -
Chinsegut Hill House Tour ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
2:00 pm -
Strut for a Cause Scrubs Fashion Show ā
Oak Hill Senior Living, 7371 Cortez Oaks Boulevard, Brooksville -
Designer Purse Bingo for the Children's Advocacy Center ā
Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St, Brooksville
5:00 pm -
Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at 10 a.m. ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
10:00 am -
Customer Appreciation Day ā
14430 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville
11:00 am -
Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at Noon ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
12:00 pm -
Chinsegut Hill House Tour ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
2:00 pm -
Chinsegut Hill House Tour on Saturday at 2 p.m. ā
Chinsegut Hill, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville
2:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors
I want to tell you about a chimney job from this week, this one started with a warning instead of a phone call. Homeowner called after her kids saidā¦ (Nextdoor Auro Garden) - Good morning everybody may God keep and protect you and give yāall safe travels to and From.
Thank you for all the prayers out there. I really do appreciate them if anyone needs prayer for anything please let me know so I could return it asā¦ (Nextdoor Manecke Rd)
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Brooksville. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Brooksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brooksville here.
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Spring Hill
- National Discount Grocer Expands In Spring Hill With Second Store (patch.com)
- 10440 Grimes St, Spring Hill, FL 34608 (zillow.com)
- Two Deputies Shot Serving Search Warrant in Spring Hill (hernandosun.com)
Weeki Wachee
- 15257 Glossy Ibis Rd, Weeki Wachee, FL 34614 (redfin.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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