 |
 |
Rise in number of turtles at plant raises questions
[Times file photo]
CRYSTAL RIVER -- More than 60 sea turtles swam into an intake canal at Florida Power's nuclear plant last year -- a new high that far exceeds a federal "take" limit and renews a debate about how best to respond to the issue. |
Lecanto man found dead from gunshot
Authorities are releasing little information about the 49-year-old, who was found after missing a shrimp pickup.
Jury: Man molested retarded woman
He faces 16 years in prison for battery and sexual battery, but could have faced more if convicted of sexual battery on a mentally defective person.
Program offers kids an earlier head start
Early Head Start, a federally funded education program new to Citrus, will offer services sometimes even before birth.
Three men should never have voted for Halls River Retreat
Editor: I am confused. The St. Petersburg Times and the Citrus Chronicle wrote compelling reasons as to why the Halls River Retreat development should not be allowed. The Citrus County Planning and Development Board voted overwhelmingly to deny it. Additionally, more than 3,000 residents signed petitions objecting to it.
Toll road divisions instantly obvious
At the first meeting of the Suncoast Parkway Advisory Group, factions are unable to pick a leader, so they compromise and decide to go without one.
School volunteers receive recognition
INVERNESS -- At a recent School Board meeting, 17 volunteers who had been nominated from 10 schools as outstanding school volunteers were recognized.
Lecanto is prepared for Gulf's best shot
Lecanto has plenty of respect for regional opponent Gulf, but one thing the Panthers do not have is fear.
Small group seeks big impact
County has just five representatives, but three are regional champions.
Citrus opponent's record misleading
INVERNESS -- Don't be fooled.
Wax museum teaches kids history
Second-graders study about famous Americans, then dress the part to tell others what they've learned.
Through artwork, cranes will travel the world
An art exchange project at Citrus High helps raise students' awareness of the endangered birds and will be part of an effort to protect crane habitats everywhere.
Scholarship opportunities
SECO ANNOUNCES 2002 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Up to 12 high school seniors from Sumter Electric Cooperative's service territory (Marion, Citrus, Lake, Sumter, Pasco, Levy & Hernando Counties) will receive scholarships from the Co-op this year. Students chosen to receive a SECO Youth Scholarship this year will receive $1,000. To qualify, graduates must reside in a home served by SECO and be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school by the end of 2002.
