Tending to people, not just their pets [Times photo: Stephen Coddington] Animal Control director Xan Rawls is focusing on customer service to better the office's image and boost pet adoption rates.

Wysong Dam rebuilt, raising criticism anew
For years, some claimed removing the dam hurt the area. Now opposition mounts against the restored dam.

Lost pre-K funds spark debate about priorities
The superintendent wants to keep a program for at-risk kids. Others worry about meeting K-12 needs first.

It's time for the annual brouhaha over budget
The calendar shows that it's time for Citrus County to adopt its budget for the coming year. Which means that the county and Property Appraiser Ron Schultz are renewing their annual funding feud.

Hospital seeks $1.455-million in tax compensation
INVERNESS -- It looks like the tax rate that generates money for Citrus Memorial Hospital will decrease again this year.

Outer limits: Testing the Waters
Boating on the Withlacoochee River is made easier with the help of enthusiastic guides.

Letters
Post office building shouldn't be named for Ted Williams
Editor: As members of the Croft family, we protest naming the U.S. Postal Service office in Hernando the Ted Williams Building. He already has his name on one building in Citrus County, the Ted Williams Museum and Hitter's Hall of Fame, which we feel is quite sufficient.