SPRING HILL
Bills makes Fire Rescue district independent
Spring Hill Fire Rescue became an independent district Thursday with the signing of House Bill 1147 by Gov. Charlie Crist. The bill, which grew from a referendum effort in November, frees the district from the county's control and creates a special fire and rescue district that will be overseen by an elected five-member board. The district will have the authority to collect ad valorem taxes, user charges and impact fees, and set special assessments. The bill, which was introduced to the Legislature by Rep. Robert Schenck, calls for a 2.50 millage cap. The district's current millage rate is 2.2686.
Audition today for 'Sweeney Todd'
Auditions for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be at 6 p.m. today at Springstead Theatre, 3300 Mariner Blvd. Auditions are open to Springstead High School alumni and the community. Those auditioning must be at least 17. Production dates are July 23-25, with show times at 7:30 p.m. each day and 2 p.m. matinees on July 24 and 25. Reserved tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students. Funds raised will benefit Springstead's choral department. Call (352) 476-9086.
BROOKSVILLE
Princess Day event coming up quickly
Reservations are needed by Monday to participate in the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida's "Princess for a Day" event from 1 to 4 p.m. June 20 at Christ Lutheran Church, 475 North Ave. W. The event is for girls entering kindergarten through second grade, and their parents. Girls will make crafts, play games, hear magical stories, have a glamour session, have a royal tea party with their parents, and receive "treasures." The cost is $5 for registered Girl Scouts. Non-Girl Scouts pay $10, which includes Girl Scout membership. Call Anna at (352) 799-7516.
Today's picks
Bandshell Bash/Brooksville Cruise-In: 4-8 p.m., Hernando Park, 205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. Free.
Brooksville Dance Academy presents "Planet Dance:" 7 p.m., Central High School Theatre, 14075 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 60 and older and children 12 and younger. (352) 799-2614.
Chinsegut Nature Center hosts "Florida Skippers" program: 9-11 a.m., 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. Free. (352) 754-4433.
Di'Ana's Dance Express presents 10-Year Dance and Theater Extravaganza: 5 p.m., Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville. $17. (352) 597-5979.
Family Fun Day: 10 a.m., First Baptist Church of Brooksville, 420 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 796-6791.
Hernando County Green Party's solar energy fundraiser, art show and showing of The President's Analyst movie: 8 p.m., Saturn Studio South, 314 E Liberty St., Brooksville. $5. (352) 683-3151.
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