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Dunnellon's booming nature industry
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
DUNNELLON -- Jane Keele moved to this small city 33 years ago to escape the hard-charging developers who consumed South Florida. |
Mother, friends cope with 5-year-old's death
HOMOSASSA -- Jennelle Page said she'll never know why her 5-year-old son Justin decided to cross Cardinal Street, a busy Homosassa highway, on Thursday afternoon.
Delays hinder homes' staffing
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Staffing a Florida nursing home is tough enough. But state government and its agents made the job a bit tougher in recent months.
Die cast in Halls River showdown
HOMOSASSA -- F. Blake Longacre may be an accountant by training, but the salesman in him comes out when it's time to talk Halls River Retreat.
Promises challenge schools' top official
To win an elected office, some people will promise just about anything. Then they take office and develop chronic cases of amnesia.
Single vote carries long-term impact
Crossroads. Pivotal juncture. Defining moment.
Pirates think big
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Crystal River coach Brent Hall has no problem making bold predictions.
Improvement starts at ground level
LECANTO -- When first-year Lecanto coach Brian Donovan looks into the future, he sees many things.
Citrus is 'solid' despite its youth
INVERNESS -- His team is young and lacks name recognition.
The week in review
BOY DIES: Justin Page, age 5, was struck by a car and killed near the Homosassa mobile home where he lived with his mother, Jennelle. The boy was struck when he crossed Cardinal Lane to fetch a neighbor's mail, authorities said.
Meeting staff ratios a challenge for homes
It hasn't been easy complying with new state regulations. But so far, so good.
