WREC Warns Residents of Door-to-Door Scam

Residents in the Brooksville area should verify the identity of any individual claiming to represent Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative before providing personal details. WREC has issued an alert regarding a group of people visiting homes under the name of a company called Unitech.

According to the cooperative, these individuals falsely claim an affiliation with WREC. They are attempting to enroll residents in programs that they say will lower electric bills. WREC stated it has no connection to Unitech.

The cooperative emphasized that it does not send representatives to door-to-door solicitations to sign up members for services. Employees who are on official business with WREC wear specific company clothing and carry WREC identification.

WREC advised that anyone unsure of a visitor's status should not give out personal information. Instead, residents should contact the cooperative directly to verify the claim.

In other local news, the Hernando County Community Redevelopment Agency for Kass Circle will hold a public meeting at 3 p.m. on Nov. 17. The session will take place in Room 160 of the John Law Ayers Commission Chamber at the Hernando County Courthouse, located at 20 N. Main St. in Brooksville. The agenda includes approval of the 2027 meeting schedule.

Meanwhile, EōS Fitness has signed a long-term lease for a 40,000-square-foot space at Shoppes at Avalon on County Line Road in Spring Hill. This will be the company's first gym in Spring Hill. The plaza also houses Publix, 7-Eleven, and Heartland Dental. Memberships for the new facility start at $9.99 per month.

Mirra-Access and affiliated entities have filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Middle District of Florida. The company stated the filing stems from a legacy debt obligation that grew before a scheduled refinancing. It expects to restructure the debt and pay creditors in full while continuing uninterrupted service for patients.

Additionally, the Hernando County School District named Deedra Mitchell as the new principal of Wilton Simpson Technical College. Mitchell succeeds Radiah Dent. She brings more than 25 years of K-12 experience, most recently from the Pasco County School District. Superintendent Ray Pinder said her background in career and technical education will help connect local workforce needs with student opportunities.