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Duke Energy Florida customers oppose proposed rate hike in public meeting

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(The Center Square) — Florida regulators hosted a public meeting the week of June 10 about a proposed rate increase by one of the Sunshine State’s largest electricity providers.

Duke Energy Florida filed a petition in April, requesting that the Florida Public Service Commission approve a rate increase for its residential and industrial customers. Duke Energy Florida delivers service over 13,000 square miles and serves approximately 2 million customers.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy Plaza, corporate headquarters office building. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

According to the petition, the company wants to make the base rate increases permanent. However, the commission hearing on Tuesday saw a huge amount of pushback from customers and another hearing on the proposed rate increases is scheduled for August.

Austin Watrous, an attorney with the Office of the Public Counsel, said that Duke Energy’s base rate increases will occur every year until at least 2027.

“If their original proposal is accepted, on Jan. 1, 2025, Duke’s base rates would be increased by $593 million, $98 million more on Jan. 1 of 2026, and then another $129 million on Jan. 1 of 2027,” Watrous said.

Watrous noted that Duke Energy is entitled to a reasonable return on equity but said that Duke has requested an excessive return of around 11%.

“Our research indicates that Duke only requires a return on equity of just under 9.5%, which is consistent with the current market for electric utility operations and has been more than adequate for Duke to maintain its financial integrity and creditworthiness,” Watrous said.

A representative for Florida Rising and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) agreed that Duke’s proposed return on equity of 11% is excessive and noted that the real cost of new grid infrastructure is the same regardless of Duke’s return.

LULAC and Florida Rising said that returns on investment for other utilities in other states are trending downwards because commissions recognize that there is not much risk in investing in a monopoly utility with guaranteed profits.

Duke Energy customer Lillian Alvarez spoke to the commission about why she opposes the rate hike and said it often comes down to choosing between gas, food or electricity.

“As a Duke Energy customer, I’ve seen my light bill go up tremendously. This has also impacted me because I have to make life decisions on whether I keep my A/C on,” Alvarez said, noting that Florida’s summer heat makes this choice impossible.

Published June 26, 2024

Photo contest to showcase Pasco County

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Gulfside Healthcare Services once again is hosting its annual photo contest to showcase the beauty of Pasco County. All winners will be featured in Gulfside’s 2025 calendar.

At least 13 pictures will be chosen for the calendar, a picture for each month of 2025 and one for the remainder of 2024. In addition to the winning photos, judges will select a few entries for 2025 honorable mentions.

To be considered, photos must be taken in Pasco County and be able to be printed horizontally at 12 inches wide by 9 inches high. Entries will be reviewed by a volunteer committee made up of Gulfside staff and volunteers.

All entries are due by 5 p.m., on Aug. 15.

Contest winners will be notified by Sept. 10 (subject to change) and will receive five copies of the calendar once it is printed.

For complete contest rules and to enter, visit https://tinyurl.com/3maxe7dw, or contact the Public Relations department at for more information.

January 2024 winner “Laser Focus” by Noriko Buckles (Courtersy of Gulfside Healthcare Services)
“Fire Sunset” by Steve Hyatt, October 2024 winner

Tampa Electric wants rate hike despite opposition from customers

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(The Center Square) — Customers of one of Florida’s largest utilities had the opportunity to voice their opinions during a public hearing held by Florida regulators during the week of June 10.

The Tampa Electric Company (TECO) filed a petition with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) in April to increase base rates for 810,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Hillsborough County and portions of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Tampa Electric Big Bend power station in Apollo Beach (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Duke Energy Florida has also filed its own petition for a rate hike. Because this could mean higher electric bills for millions of Floridians, the commission is holding public hearings in the utilities’ coverage areas to get public input.

Tampa Electric said it needs to increase its rates due to increasing customer demand, inflation and changes in the capital market. If the rate hike is approved, residential customers could pay an extra $20 per month starting in 2025.

The rates would increase again in 2026 by $6.66 and again in 2027 by another $4.48. In total, Tampa Electric would get an extra $467 million over a three-year period if approved.

Octavio Ponce, attorney for the Florida Office of Public Counsel (OPC) said the company needs just under $160 million to get a reasonable return on equity and that TECO is basing its request on shareholder profits of over 11.5%. OPC added the company could function on 9.5%.

Ponce recommended that the commission limit the increase to no more than $75 million for 2025 if rate hikes are approved and further said that the OPC recommends an increase of no more than $60 million for 2026 and no more $24 million for 2027.

Bradley Marshall, representing the League of United Latin American Citizens of Florida and Florida Rising, said that TECO had the third highest electricity bills in the nation in 2023 out of 149 utilities with more than 100,000 residential customers. He also added that the company is now trying to receive more profits at the expense of its customers.

TECO customers testified that the proposed rate increases are not in line with inflation and that approving the increases would make it harder for customers to make ends meet, putting additional strain on an already difficult economy.

The FPSC will hold hearings in August to decide on the two rate hikes.

Published June 26, 2024

Cellphone tower request put on hold

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The Pasco County Planning Commission continued to Aug. 8 a request for a conditional use that would allow a 185-foot-tall cell telephone tower to be placed on a property at 34041 St. Joe Road in rural Dade City.

The applicants are Southern One LLC/Coral Towers LLC/Verizon Wireless. They would be leasing space on the property where the cell tower would be located if the conditional use request is eventually approved.

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has the final say on whether the conditional use may be approved because the planning commission only acts in an advisory capacity.

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A couple of area residents who attended the June 6 meeting in Dade City expressed concerns about the possible negative impact the tower might have on the value of their properties. The continuance was granted to provide time for research.

The applicant also agreed to the continuance according to attorney Mattaniah S. Jahn who represented them at the planning commission’s June 6 meeting in Dade City.

The applicants are seeking to have the tower on St. Joe Road, as it’s anticipated to increase coverage and capacity in the area for cellphone users.

In other business, the planning commission:

  • Recommended that the density of a proposed subdivision on Old Lakeland Highway should be reduced.

Crossways MPUD – Crossways 301 LLC had applied for a zoning amendment that would have enabled them to choose between two different options on how the proposed subdivision would be developed.

Option A was to build a total of 130 single-family residences on the 29.5-acres property that is 0.2 miles east and 0.1 miles north of U.S. Highway 98. Sixty-five of the homes would be on 50-foot-wide lots and the other 65 homes would be on 40-foot-wide lots. 

Option B was to build 40 single-family residences on half-acre lots in the proposed subdivision.

Crossways wanted to be able to choose either of the two options according to market conditions at the time the proposed subdivision was being developed.

Water and sewer services would have had to be provided by either Pasco County or Dade City if 130 homes were constructed on the property. It was unknown to the developer and county officials whether the required utility services would have been available from either potential provider in the six years that the requested zoning amendment would be effective.

Wells and septic tanks could be used if 40 homes were built on half-acre lots.

Planning commission members voted to remove Option A and to have conditions regarding utility conditions to be modified. Shelly May Johnson, the attorney representing Crossways, will work with Chief Assistant County Attorney David Goldstein to make the recommended changes before the BOCC considers the requested zoning amendment during its July 9 meeting in Dade City. If water and sewer services were available in six years, Crossways could apply to be able to build more homes on the site.

  • Recommended approval of a zoning amendment requested by Thomas Lee and Kimberly Anne Samonek. The Samoneks would like the zoning of approximately 3.22 acres in southeast Pasco County to be changed from an A-R Agricultural-Residential District to a C-2 General Commercial District.

The property is located on the southwest corner of State Road 54 and Ryals Road near the Zephyrhills First Assembly of God Church. The Samoneks have agreed to a voluntary deed restriction to ensure the property provides the benefits of commercial development, including, but not limited to, adequate employment generation. 

If the rezoning request is approved, it will not take effect until the deed restriction for the property has been recorded and delivered to the county. The owners/applicants must also submit a preliminary site plan or preliminary development plan, as applicable, for review and approval prior to the development or redevelopment of the property.

  • Recommended approval of a zoning amendment requested by the Rubrecht Ronald C and Patsy M Living Trust for approximately 40 acres in southwest Pasco County. The property is located on the west side of Joy Drive, approximately 650 feet north of Dogpatch Lane. The property is currently zoned Master Planned Unit Development and the request is for it to be rezoned to an A-C Agricultural District. 

The property is within approximately 45.3 acres that were rezoned as MPUD on Aug. 9, 2022. This would have allowed the construction of a maximum of 107 single-family dwelling units and associated infrastructure. However, the developer/contract purchaser did move forward with the purchase. Most of the properties were subsequently sold to others, including the site for which this zoning amendment has been requested. 

The present owners have no intention or desire to proceed with the conditions of approval associated with the MPUD. Instead, they propose to develop the site with three single-family dwellings and agricultural pursuits in conformance with the A-C Agricultural District standards for development. 

  • Finally, it was recommended to the BOCC that a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to Future Land Use Maps be approved for Ed’s Food Truck Park. The applicant is seeking to have the zoning of 0.71 acres of property changed from RES-6 (Residential-6/DU/GA) to COM (Commercial). The property is located on the south side of State Road 54 approximately 200 feet west of Shelly Lane in west Pasco County.

It was emphasized at the planning commission meeting that if the land use change is approved, it doesn’t mean that someone could just go ahead and develop a food truck park. There are still several procedures the applicant would have to go through for that to be done. 

“An office could be built there. It doesn’t have to be a food truck park,” Planning Commission member Jon Moody said. 

Hillsborough County seeks input from residents, public

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Hillsborough County is seeking input from its residents through two surveys — Hillsborough County Aging Services and a Community Vulnerability Study.

The county has more than 410,000 residents aged 55 and older and wants their feedback in a survey about senior centers, to learn how familiar residents are with the centers and their programs and services, and to identify service gaps.

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Aging Services’ programs include lifelong learning classes, photography workshops, sewing classes, painting groups, jewelry-making, gardening clubs, billiards, chess clubs, fitness classes, ping-pong, yoga, tai-chi, table games, and more.

Residents can take the survey online until June 30.

The public’s input also is needed to update the county’s Local Mitigation Strategy and Community Vulnerability Assessment, which helps to measure and prepare for potential impacts from flooding, sea level rise, storm surge and other natural hazards.

Participation from people who live, work and spend time in Hillsborough County will provide insight into areas most at risk of flooding and other hazards. The effort will help direct mitigation efforts to keep the community safe and assure a speedy recovery in times of crisis.

A plan developed at the county level also will help reduce the risks associated with natural and human-caused disasters.

To view Hillsborough County’s virtual participation opportunities and surveys, visit HCFL.gov/HCEngage.

Published June 19, 2024

June in bloom: Reviews of ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘The Boys’ and ‘Presumed Innocent’

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This month, every streaming service is bringing out the big guns with massive series starring A-listers, apathetic antiheroes and aerial lizards. Here are but a few new and returning series that are bringing the heat for the summer season. Parents, take note that the shows reviewed here contain adult themes and images, and are all rated TV-MA (mature audience only). 

“House of the Dragon” (Season 2, HBO MAX)
War is hell. But add a few fire-breathing, flying basilisks into the mix, and war is transformed from hell into entertainment or, in the case of “House of the Dragon,” prestige TV. The first season of the “Game of Thrones” prequel meticulously set up internal strife within Westeros’s royal family, the Targaryens, as it introduced all the main players in the war of succession known as “The Dance of the Dragon.” But will Season 2 fulfill its promise of hot and scorching dragon-on-dragon action?

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Last season, House Targaryen was divided after Queen Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) throne was usurped by the Greens, a faction of Targaryens led by her stepmother, Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), in support of her son Prince Aegon II’s (Tom Glynn-Carney) claim on the throne. And before either side had a moment to think of the repercussions of their actions, Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) lost control of his dragon Vhagar, which made a meal out of Rhaenyra’s son.

This season, the seeds of drama planted in the first season have begun to take root. Ser Cole continues to blossom in his villain arc while Aegon flourishes into an inept leader and Aemond steadily becomes an apathetic sociopath. Each actor, particularly D’Arcy, Cooke, and Matt Smith as the haunted Daemon Targaryen, has more to chew on in the new season, as their characters develop due to personal tragedies and a growing sense of doom. 

Observant fans might know the outcome of “A Dance of the Dragons,” either from books, online wikis, or when a distorted version of it was once shouted in glee by Joffrey Baratheon during a blink-and-miss-it scene in “Game of Thrones.” But this time around, the showrunners are cashing in on the journey, and not just the ending. Fueled by vengeance and fury, this particular fight for the Iron Throne is less about the victor and more about the brawl. The show slowly takes its time and builds to full-scale dragon carnage, which this season will delay as much as possible. Or at least for a few episodes.  

An eye for an eye and a son for a son seems to be the mantra of this “Dance.” And though a house divided against itself will fall, the fall is what we are here to see. The slow and inevitable destruction of House Targaryen is what makes “House of the Dragon” so captivating. And in that, Season 2 is successful, as it continues on the fiery path toward dragon-filled warfare that will become a special effects spectacle to behold. Even with the knowledge of how it will end, watching the gruesome vengeance should be satisfying, thanks to polished performances from the players and the eye-popping, high-end production values we’ve come to expect from HBO.

“The Boys” (Season 4, Amazon Prime)
In an alternate timeline where corporations can manufacture superheroes and many of those heroes are psychotic, “The Boys” are the best defense against Übermensch megalomaniacs, corrupt corporations, and blood-bending government officials.

“The Boys” is back in town, kids. And it has something to say about the state of society on the brink of madness.

(Courtesy of Prime Video)

When we last left off, Homelander found himself in a powerful position as a supe who can do no wrong in the eyes of his followers, even when it comes to murder. And as America gears up for an election year, evil enterprise Vought International has its eye on the prize: The Oval Office. Never a show to shy away from any hot-button issue (or anything else), the fourth season of “The Boys” parodies political issues dividing Americans during a volatile political year.

Once again, Antony Starr is absolutely phenomenal as the ghastly Homelander, the hellish hero who looks like a caped crusader but has the demeanor of a psychopath. Starr continues to shade his performance with moments of vulnerability as the audience learns more about his twisted backstory that led to the creation of the all-powerful enfant terrible. 

In addition to Starr’s contributions, Jessie T. Usher as A-Train continues to have the best character growth of the group, evolving into a truly remorseful metahuman whose mistakes led to the crippling of his own brother. Chace Crawford as The Deep and Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk also get storylines worthy of their caliber, while new additions Susan Heyward as Sister Sage and Valorie Curry as Firecracker add significantly to the story, particularly Heyward whose character grows beyond her comic book counterpart. 

The fourth outing of “The Boys” is the darkest season yet, as it makes as strong a statement on American government, politics and voters as it does on comic book culture. The series maintains the levels of crazy that fans have come to expect thanks to heaps of visceral violence and the odd rubber duck hallucination. Those looking for an escape from horrors of reality might not enjoy this brand of crazy, but those in need of biting satire and stellar performances, “The Boys” delivers. And to make it worth your while, there is a left field “Mrs. Maisel” crossover that absolutely nobody was expecting. 

“Presumed Innocent” (Apple TV+)
Chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich is in a bit of a bind. His colleague and former flame Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve) has been found brutally murdered in her own home, and now Rusty (Jake Gyllenhaal), a happily married man who is trying to put his affair with Carolyn behind him, is now in charge of the investigation, at least until he becomes part of the investigation. As newly elected State’s Attorney Nico Della Guardia (O-T Fagbenle) and his toady deputy prosecutor Tommy Molto (Gyllenhaal’s real-life brother-in-law Peter Sarsgaard) set their sights on Rusty as a possible suspect, the audience is left to ponder the question: Who killed Carolyn? And why?

(Courtesy of Apple TV+)

Created by David E. Kelley and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, “Presumed Innocent” is based on the bestselling novel by Scott Turow and is Apple TV+’s big-ticket play for accolades and audiences, as Gyllenhaal steps into the role that Harrison Ford once occupied in the 1990 big screen version. As a miniseries, the story can have pacing issues, taking its sweet time as it examines the marriage between Rusty and his long-suffering wife Barbara, as well as establishes his contemptuous relationship with the new DA who wants to strike down the attorney with the power of Mjölnir. 

But in this production, the performances are key. Gyllenhaal portrays a man on the edge, a husband and father whose world slowly collapses around him. Gyllenhaal gives a performance that can be interpreted as both remorseful and resentful, allowing the miniseries to grow beyond the “falsely-accused fugitive” trope to one in which the white knight seems like an actual psychopath at times. In addition to Gyllenhaal’s chops, Sarsgaard and Fagbenle offer creditable performances as Rusty’s foils, prosecutors powered by their convictions but unable to see past their own aspirations and prejudices.

Though the story of a family man with a dark secret is a clichéd construct, this most recent version of “Presumed Innocent” is hoisted to new heights thanks to its cast. The elevated ensemble helps put a new shine and a fresh take on a well-worn tale.

Published June 19, 2024

Report predicts Florida’s economic growth will level off in coming years

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(The Center Square) — A new report on the health of Florida’s economy was released June 6 and shows the Sunshine State will likely continue to grow for the foreseeable future.

Florida TaxWatch released the Florida Economic Forecast 2023-2028 on Thursday. The forecast examines the sustainability of Florida’s growing economy, which has reached almost $1.5 trillion — the 14th largest in the world.

Florida TaxWatch used data on Florida’s population, net migration, unemployment rate, personal income per capita, and gross domestic product to project future economic conditions, as provided by the Regional Economic Consulting Group, a research-based consulting firm.

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Florida TaxWatch president and CEO Dominic M. Calabro said in a statement that Florida’s success is directly due to state leaders and smart fiscal policies.

“Currently, Florida’s economic growth continues to outpace other states across the nation, and we also boast the 14th largest economy in the world… but the question remains: Is it sustainable over the next several years?” Calabro said. “Florida TaxWatch is proud to offer this report to help answer that question, inform additional research, and plan for the Sunshine State’s bright future.”

Data shows that Florida’s population will grow by at least 1.4 million residents by 2028, but the number of people moving to the Sunshine State will slowly decrease.

The current 1.3% growth rate will drop 1.1% by the end of 2028 as residents begin moving out of Florida, citing increased cost of living, insurance, severe weather events and heavy traffic.

The forecast noted that the number of employed Floridians is projected to increase from 9.8 million to 10.4 million by 2028. However, the unemployment rate is also forecast to increase from 2.8% in 2023 to 4.3% in 2026 before improving slightly and dropping to 4.2% in 2028.

According to the report, Florida’s GDP growth rate in 2023 was 4.6%. However, this is projected to slow to 1.6% in 2025 and increase again to 1.9% in 2027 and 2028. Inflation is also projected to decrease over the next few years.

Florida tourism is predicted to increase through 2028. It brings in around $124 billion, supports over 1.3 million jobs, and generates $73 billion in employee wages.

Published June 19, 2024

Make reading fun, all summerlong

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PJ Library is a nonprofit that sends 240,000 free high-quality Jewish children’s books to families every month. The program was created by the nonprofit Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) in keeping with its mission to help people connect to Jewish values, traditions, and culture while building vibrant Jewish communities, according to its website.

With school out for the season, PJ Library is offering tips for getting kids to read and free books for kids of all ages.

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Here are some ways PJ Library suggests to make sure the family reads, all summerlong:

  1. Take books with you. Toss books in a beach bag, a vacation carryon or in the stroller. On hot days at the park, encourage kids to find some shade and read for a few minutes. Families also can select a “vacation read” together for the child.
  2. Read aloud together. Children whose parents read aloud to them have a leg up on literacy and reading comprehension. Make silly voices, take turns, stop to answer questions a child might have — have fun and increase the child’s vocabulary while instilling a love of reading and stories.
  3. Go to the library. Some local libraries offer inexpensive or free children’s programming during the summer. If the child is old enough, sign them up for a library card so they can make their own selections from books, CDs, DVDs and games.
  4. Let kids choose. Let the child pick out what they want to read. If the child’s school has a summer reading list, make sure to give them some free choice materials as a reward for working through the list. Unconventional reading materials like magazines and graphic novels can be choices, too.
  5. Make it social. Join a summer reading challenge or a children’s book group, or start your own.
  6. Have a reading picnic. Grab a blanket, friends, snacks and a stack of favorite books. Kids can take turns listening to stories or read aloud together.
  7. Make “Story Stones.” Collect stones from your backyard, a nature walk or a trip to the beach. Decorate each stone by painting it, adding stickers, or using markers. Mix the stones up in a bag or box and use the randomly drawn stones to inspire stories. Players also can each choose one stone and build a story together.
  8. Keep count. Use a summer reading journal to log and rate all the books read over the summer. Keep the list on the refrigerator to keep children engaged and talking about reading.

PJ’s Summertime Bingo is a free printable game that includes dozens of great ideas — from building a sandcastle to helping cook a healthy meal to having a dance party, and yes, reading books. Visit https://pjlibrary.org/home and search “bingo.”

To sign up for a free monthly subscription for children ages 0 to 12 in the household, visit www.PJLibrary.org.

Published June 19, 2024

Governor signed nine bills into law, but decisions await on a few others

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(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine bills into law the week of June 3, while a few measures and the state’s budget still await his decision.

House Bill 1203 relates to the governance of homeowners’ associations and how community association managers manage those communities. These managers are also required to attend at least one member meeting or board meeting of the association and provide members with certain information, including contact numbers and hours of availability.

HB 1259 amends Florida statutes related to the Agency for Health Care Administration’s rules governing adult cardiovascular services provided in a hospital. The bill specifies that level one adult cardiovascular services include rotational or other atherectomy devices and electrophysiology.

HB 1363 prohibits counties and/or municipalities from contracting for camera systems used to detect traffic infractions with a government entity outside the state. Governmental entities are also prohibited from knowingly entering into or renewing a contract on or after July 1, 2025, with a contracting vendor owned in part or whole by a government in a foreign country of concern.

HB 7009 removes the scheduled repeal of exemption from public records requirements for petitions for voluntary and involuntary admission for mental health treatment, court orders, related records and personal identifying information regarding a person seeking mental health treatment and services. The bill would keep mental health records confidential and allow an exemption for certain entities and individuals.

HB 7085 establishes the Sickle Cell Disease Research and Treatment Grant Program within the Florida Department of Health. Funding will go toward projects that improve the quality and accessibility of health care for people with sickle cell disease.

Senate Bill 1350 relates to salvage motor vehicles, mobile homes and vessels, and defines the term “major component parts” for electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid motor vehicles. Its purpose is to verify the sources of these parts during the rebuilt inspection process.

SB 1456 provides changes for Areas of Critical State Concern in the Florida Keys and the city of Key West.

SB 7054 revises Florida statutes, modernizing, streamlining and updating provisions and rules related to the administration of private activity bonds.

HB 385 provides requirements for parenting plans related to the exchange of a child during parent timesharing. Sheriffs are required to designate areas as neutral, safe exchange locations.

Published June 19, 2024

Post office renamed for Hernando County hero

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A bill authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis and co-sponsored by every member of Florida’s Congressional Delegation was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this week. It will rename the United States Post Office, at 207 E. Fort Dade Ave., in Brooksville, as the Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office, according to a news release.

During his first tour of duty with the 10th Mountain, 32nd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in July 2009, Spc. Coleman of Hernando County was killed in action while patrolling a residential area of Nuristan Province in Afghanistan. He was only 21 years old, the release says.

Coleman’s platoon conducted patrols of a local village, going house to house checking for Taliban combatants. During the patrol, Coleman provided security outside one of the houses and received direct fire from an enemy combatant, fatally wounding him.

By drawing fire away from his platoon, the soldier’s actions allowed his comrades time to take cover, locate the enemy and successfully counterattack.

Because of his sacrifice, Coleman earned the Bronze Star.

Published June 19, 2024