Bereft of burgers and now a top job
The diner owner who clashed with the chief says the departure is long overdue. The city manager says it was almost inevitable after a media "feeding frenzy."
A bold step would have been to admit his mistakes
During the news conference on Wednesday to announce the resignation of Inverness police Chief Joseph Elizarde, one word kept coming up.
St. Patrick's Day parade in Inverness won't go on
INVERNESS -- Organizers of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade scheduled for March decided to cancel this year's event, citing a lack of cooperation from participants and low financial support from the business community.
Floral City takes up issues of planning
A DOT official is among guests invited to a meeting of residents that focuses on community needs.
Citrus digest
Missing whooping crane found killed by a bobcat
Citrus has its share of budget 'turkeys'
Lawmakers serving the county are seeking millions of state dollars for local projects.
Concerts to feature music of Harry James
Proceeds from the two Feb. 16 shows will help support a variety of local activities.
A strong contender
D'Ambrosio's strength has greatly improved since her freshman year, and so has her chance for a state championship.
Coburn gets a lift from coach
Scott Thompson's decision to move Melissa Coburn to a bigger weight class leads to a conference title and high hopes for state.
Retired teacher keeps answering the bell
HOMOSASSA -- For 45 years, Rose Marie Eidam taught school. After she retired, she just couldn't stop.
Police search for man in robbery outside store
INVERNESS -- Inverness police are searching for a man suspected in the robbery of an elderly woman outside the Beall's outlet in Highland Square on Wednesday.
Sheriff's Office hands out awards
BEVERLY HILLS -- The Citrus County Sheriff's Office held its third annual awards banquet Tuesday at the Beverly Hills Community Center.
First Ale House, then hotel at site
The sports-style restaurant is to open next month at the former Port Paradise resort.
Class notes
CHS OPEN HOUSE: Citrus High School will have an open house beginning with a pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by classroom visits at 6 p.m. Monday. Students need to write their schedule of classes for parents to bring to open house. WTI OFFERS EXPERIENCE WORKS/GREEN THUMB INC. COURSE: In association with Withlacoochee Technical Institute, Experience Works/Green Thumb Inc. is offering an 11-week Patient Care Assistant, Certified Nurse's Assistant and Home Health Aide course. This course will be held at WTI in Inverness, starting in March five days a week, six hours a day. To qualify, participants must be 55 or older and income eligible. The course includes free tuition, books and uniforms. High school diploma not required. For information, call Experience Works/Green Thumb Inc. at 726-5477.
Education's Elite
The 2003 Citrus Teacher of the Year will be named Monday at a dinner honoring each school's top teacher. And a common theme radiates from them all: They cherish their students and love to teach.
Newsmakers
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: New Testament Christian School of Floral City announces the Students of the Month for January: Bethany Hodges and Amy Clark. Students who display thoughtfulness, cooperation, helpfulness, diligence, spiritual sensitivity, and school spirit are nominated and selected by the school faculty. Recipients are given recognition in a chapel service where they receive a certificate and a cash award.
