FLORIDIAN
[Times photo: Lara Cerri]
A competitive cyclist braves danger when she races with the wind, but the pain she has experienced since she was mauled by a family's pet dog goes beyond the merely physical. Story
Proposed cat, dog license fees are unreasonable
Editor: Today the Hernando County Commission is scheduled to vote on an ordinance setting license fees for dogs and cats. The current proposal calls for a minimum fee of $10. This is much too high and is part of the reason why so many people violate the ordinance by not buying licenses. Hernando's fees are at least twice as expensive as those of our eight neighboring counties, excluding Hillsborough. Levy and Sumter counties require no licenses at all.
Fire commissioner to seek re-election
SPRING HILL -- Gene Panozzo has formally filed to seek re-election to the Spring Hill Fire Rescue District Commission.
Springstead can't let up now
SPRING HILL -- Springstead spent the past two months putting together the best regular season in team history.
Yoakam eats up ground in hurry
INVERNESS -- Robbie Yoakam was not worried about starting nine rows back in Saturday night's 40-lap Mini Stock feature at Citrus County Speedway.
Central is in a good spot
BROOKSVILLE -- Cynics in the crowd would suggest the championship plaque should be placed in Central's trophy case even before the Class 4A, District 7 Tournament begins there tonight.
