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Church at Heart of Black History
by ADON TAFTAny history — including Black history — of what now is the United States must begin with the church and the faith it represents.When Juan Ponce de Leon planted a cross in Florida soil on...
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Overstreet Family: Cattle and Moonshine
Julie B. Magliojulie@hernandosun.comThe Overstreet family was destined to grow and become known as “The Overstreet Gang” for their grit and tenacity, a necessary quality for survival in this time...
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Men who made Towns
Rocco Magliorocco@hernandosun.comThe origin of many of the towns in our area can be traced back to a single family or man. Sometimes it was the first man to make the river crossing easier. The settlers...
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Hernando County entries in the National Register of Historic Places
by ROCCO MAGLIOrocco@hernandosun.comThere are eight entries in the National Register of Historic Places for locations in Hernando County. The listing that has been there the longest is the May-Stringer...
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‘Mama Allie’ — Lykes Matriarch
Julie B. Maglio“Mama Allie,” the matriarch of the Lykes Family, mother to seven sons and one daughter, is being honored by the International Museum of Women’s Pillar Program. Almeria Belle Mackay...
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THE BROOKSVILLE RAID
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, JAN, 20-21, 2018 10 AM A re-enactment of the 1864 raid of federal troops into the interior as the Union forces attempted to destroy Confederate salt works. Activities include shopping...
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The Unexpected Find
by TOBY BENOIT: OUTDOORSMANBeing a hunter and an all-around outdoorsman, I spend a lot of time off the beaten-path, out in the wilds and it leads me to some interesting sites. I’ve found lots of lost...
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February: Most Historic Month?
by ADON TAFT GUEST COLUMNISTIt could be said — with a lot of evidence — that February is the most significant month in American history.Granted, it’s hard to argue against July, in which the...
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‘Deep State,’ ‘Fake News,’ Are Not New
Adon Taft Adon Taft for 48 years was a reporter and editor for The Miami Herald and taught social studies at Miami-Dade Community College. He lives in Brooksville, FL, and can be reached at...
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Graham Legacy Is World-Wide
Adon TaftAdon Taft, retired, was a reporter for The Miami Herald for 48 years. During the 37 years he was the religion editor he won numerous awards including the Supple Memorial Award, the top prize...
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Church at Heart of Black History
by ADON TAFTAny history — including Black history — of what now is the United States must begin with the church and the faith it represents.When Juan Ponce de Leon planted a cross in Florida soil on...
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Some wingbone turkey call history
Toby BenoitIf you have spent any time around turkey hunting, you have probably heard of wingbone callers. They are turkey calls that are made from the actual bones found in a wild turkey’s wing....
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History of Fort Cooper and the Cove of the Withlacoochee
by ROCCO MAGLIOThe Second Seminole War fought from 1835 to 1842 included several battles in the area surrounding the Withlacoochee between the Seminoles and the United States Military. The most well...
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Hernando County entries in the National Register of Historic Places
by ROCCO MAGLIOrocco@hernandosun.comThere are eight entries in the National Register of Historic Places for locations in Hernando County. The listing that has been there the longest is the May-Stringer...
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‘Mama Allie’ — Lykes Matriarch
Julie B. Maglio“Mama Allie,” the matriarch of the Lykes Family, mother to seven sons and one daughter, is being honored by the International Museum of Women’s Pillar Program. Almeria Belle Mackay...
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THE BROOKSVILLE RAID
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, JAN, 20-21, 2018 10 AM A re-enactment of the 1864 raid of federal troops into the interior as the Union forces attempted to destroy Confederate salt works. Activities include shopping...
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The Unexpected Find
by TOBY BENOIT: OUTDOORSMANBeing a hunter and an all-around outdoorsman, I spend a lot of time off the beaten-path, out in the wilds and it leads me to some interesting sites. I’ve found lots of lost...
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February: Most Historic Month?
by ADON TAFT GUEST COLUMNISTIt could be said — with a lot of evidence — that February is the most significant month in American history.Granted, it’s hard to argue against July, in which the...
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‘Deep State,’ ‘Fake News,’ Are Not New
Adon Taft Adon Taft for 48 years was a reporter and editor for The Miami Herald and taught social studies at Miami-Dade Community College. He lives in Brooksville, FL, and can be reached at...
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Graham Legacy Is World-Wide
Adon TaftAdon Taft, retired, was a reporter for The Miami Herald for 48 years. During the 37 years he was the religion editor he won numerous awards including the Supple Memorial Award, the top prize...
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