Chance encounter with chief ends run
A wayward former officer walks into a Kissimmee store and into the hands of the Inverness police chief.

Argenziano chides governor over veto
The Crystal River Republican says she is angry Jeb Bush did not let her defend the bill for a citizen water panel.

Nature show host shops here for vacation home
Jack Hanna says he loves manatees and admires the county's dedication to the environment.

Charter school fights for autonomy
The academy and the School Board both insist they control the school's employees. The state is asked how to resolve the dispute.

Camp, school district consider an alliance
Camp E-Nini-Hassee and school officials may work together to offer a program for troubled public school students.

Letters
Racial bigotry shows need for understanding
Editor: In reference to the story featured on May 8 about the racial slur painted on a building in Homosassa Springs and the followup report May 22 on the arrest of two teens charged in the case, we join those who have voiced their outrage that such hatred and bigotry still exist in our area. The way this ugly slur was expressed sadly shows a need for both spiritual and academic education.

View from the bleachers may be a distorted one
Your child should be playing more.

Crowd's spirits rise as sewer cap drops
The commission reduces the number of gallons residential users pay for each month to 5,000.