At their meeting on June 19, 2017, City Council honored the memory of Brooksville natives, Jerome Brown and Augustus Brown, who both passed away tragically on June 25, 1992, 25 years ago.   After graduating from Hernando High, where Jerome achieved many athletic awards in three sports, he was a star player with the University of Miami and inducted into their football Hall of Fame.  Being a first round (ninth pick overall) NFL draft pick in 1987, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles.  Jerome Brown was a star player for the Eagles, a beloved teammate and made his hometown Brooksville proud.  The proclamation was presented to Jerome's sister, Cynthia Jackson, surrounded by many friends and family members.

Moton High School's graduating classes of 1942 - 1968 will be holding their annual reunion from June 23 - 25, 2017 at 835 School Street in Brooksville, Fl.   At their meeting on June 5, 2017, City Council honored the occasion by presenting a proclamation to the alumni of Moton High School.  The proclamation was by accepted by Cynthia Williams, alumni member and president of the reunion committee.

At their meeting on June 5, 2017, City Council and the City's Beautification Board, represented by Chairman Scott Renz, recognized the improvements to the May-Stringer Museum.  Present to accept the Margaret Ghiotto Improvement Award were Hernando Historical President, Mary Sheldon, and Vice-President, Virginia Rusk.  A special certificate was presented to Marty Mann for all his work on the repairs and continual upkeep of the Museum.  You can visit the May-Stringer Museum located at 601 Museum Court in Brooksville.  For hours and more information, please visit their website .