Any of you had any experience owning or riding a hybrid bike? Im looking at buying one and need some recommendations. Ive researched online, but havent seen any reviews that fit me exactly.

Id like to stay in the $1000-$1200 range. I feel like ill ride 50% pavement and 50% off road (mostly hard packed dirt roads/trails and gravel roads). Im in NE Ms, so no steep, rocky terrain. But I do have access to some decent bike trails that have slight elevation change.