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May 30, 2002

Dead teen may have used Freon
Detectives suspect a 15-year-old, found dead Sunday by her mother, "huffed" the refrigerant before she died.

County may prepare now for leaner budget later
BROOKSVILLE -- County budget officials have recommended a freeze on hiring and capital expenses through September to counter a sluggish income stream that shows little sign of improving in the next fiscal year.

Senator makes quick visit
Subjects discussed by Bill Nelson ranged from foreign policy to fuel consumption.

Civil Air Patrol unit has its first plane
Officials welcome the arrival of the Cessna, which will be based in Hernando but shared with Citrus and Pasco for search and rescue and drug investigations.

Letters
System needed that forces males to support offspring
Editor: I read with satisfaction the article by Lois Spatuzzi and the letter by Lori Lee on affordable housing. We are blessed with a few citizens who have intelligence and candor.

Hospital won't challenge rival's heart program
In turn, Brooksville Regional wants Oak Hill not to challenge a proposal to relocate. Oak Hill has no plans to back off, its CEO says.

Six businesses, people win chamber honors
SunTrust Bank/Nature Coast is named Business of the Year; retired school administrator Irvin Homer wins the Alfred A. McKethan Citizen of the Year award.

Police reports
Deputies accuse man of prostitution

 


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