Critics challenge Hernando Sheriff Al Nienhuis after mass texts urged residents on a Nov. 2026 sales tax referendum.
WHO:Critics of Sheriff Al Nienhuis; Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT:Mass text messages sent under the “HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF” banner to residents about a half-cent sales tax referendum
WHEN:May 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM ET
WHERE:Hernando County, Florida
WHY:Critics say the sheriff’s voter outreach campaign raises ethics concerns after the office distributed mass texts about a referendum already set for the November 2026 ballot.
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