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Given no hope, teen rebuilds his life

[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
His own tenacity and a team of therapists help a Crystal River man get back on his feet after being seriously hurt in an accident.
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Man, 36, guilty of murdering parents
Jurors will consider the death penalty in the shooting of Edward and Gertrude Krause.
Silence is the rule with sex offenders
Authorities know the addresses of convicted offenders, but legal threats stop them from notifying the public or schools. The information is public, though.
Teacher in FCAT case is back on job
The Moton Elementary teacher was suspended for 10 days without pay and placed on probation for her role in helping pupils on the test.
Prenatal program for moms swells
MomCare, a Medicaid program only a few months old, is already helping more than 200 low-income women ensure their babies get a healthy start.
Nudity ordinance is hard to figure
Editor: Re: Hernando County nudity ordinance:
Beyond Hernando
An update on the county's college and professional athletes
DeCristofaro at home on field
Injured catcher and Springstead junior leader Caitlin DeCristofaro isn't accustomed to watching.
Boy, 15, faces charge of having sex with girl
BROOKSVILLE -- A 15-year-old Brooksville boy was arrested Tuesday after school officials reported he had sex with a 12-year-old girl.
Class notes
PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY: The school will be accepting applications for its preschool early intervention program Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Parents need to bring their child's official birth certificate, proof of residency, income verification, Social Security number, plus proof of WAGES eligibility, guardianship/foster care and Medicaid eligibility if applicable. Call 797-7090 for further information.
Classroom reaches out to struggling students
Two West Hernando Middle teachers give individual attention to those who need help to stay in mainstream classes.
Hands-on and high tech
Two Hernando High students interested in the field of broadcasting work at a local television station twice a week.