Hernando County Appoints New Public Information Coordinator, Reagan Brady

Reagan Brady was hired as Public Information Coordinator for Hernando County Government on December 1, 2025, and the county announced the appointment on December 11. She will serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries from the media and residents, and can be reached at RBrady@HernandoCounty.us or by phone at 352 397 7372. The position places her alongside the Director of Communications and Government Affairs to manage media relations and public outreach.

Brady brings a background in marketing and government communications to the role. She holds a bachelor s degree in business administration with a focus in marketing from Saint Leo University. Her career began with an internship in Hernando County s Public Information Department where she helped create a county website and manage social media accounts. She expanded her experience at another government agency before returning to Hernando County in this position.

In her duties Brady will assist in preparing and distributing media releases and coordinate news media activity including interviews and responses to questions from citizens and journalists about county operations. She will support communications during emergency management activations, oversee the county s social media presence and update the county website, and organize ribbon cuttings and other government events. Those responsibilities make her role central to how residents receive timely information during storms, evacuations, or other urgent situations.

The appointment offers continuity for residents who followed county communications when Brady was an intern and signals an investment in staff with local experience. For community organizations, local businesses, and media outlets the addition of a designated contact is intended to streamline requests and improve access to official information. Residents seeking information on county services or event notices now have a direct email and phone line to use for inquiries.

Outside of work Brady enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, and visiting theme parks. Her return to the county government team reinforces local institutional knowledge at a time when clear communications are increasingly important for community resilience and civic engagement.