Ex-guard charged in inmate sex case
Deritha Earlane Gaskins was fired from Cypress Creek Academy after co-workers said she had sex with an inmate.

Failure to report cat death ends job
The Animal Control director, who was with the agency for 15 years, is fired in part because of a previous reprimand.

Sex quiz aims to prepare teens for real-life situations later on
LECANTO -- May traditionally is the month when public health workers highlight their communities' efforts to prevent teen pregnancy. This year, for the first time, the Citrus County Health Department and many other local, state and national organizations are reserving one particular May day, Wednesday, as National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

A rundown home's charm beguiles buyer
Jeff Seaman knew the house on NE Crystal Street had problems -- termites, rotted wood -- but he was still drawn to its potential.

Basketball benefit is signing up teams
Crystal River police are among those trying to round up players of all ages for a 3-on-3 tournament.

Duke honors 24 Citrus 7th-graders
Twenty-four Citrus County seventh-grade students earned significant scores on the ACT or SAT and qualified for recognition through TIP, the Duke University Talent Identification Program.

Strong desire to win fuels Lecanto
The girls team is expecting to make a run at its first region crown.

Crystal River digs in for Cocoa
The Pirates put in extra batting practice, hoping to overcome inconsistency.

Most in jest, students line up to get their due
An awards banquet focuses on zany categories of student behavior and outright quirkiness. So, just what is a Hershey Kiss Award?