Hesitations, then celebrations [Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton] Before the jolly old elf, children quake as parents push them on. Finally, toys appear, photos are taken and it's over.

Woman hurt in accident still in serious condition
A survivor of a car crash that killed a Beverly Hills man early Saturday morning remains in serious condition at Tampa General Hospital.

Citrus slices: Of hot dog synonyms and baseball pitchers
Some funny comments from last week's newspapers:

Infant, teen have holiday hopes
This will be Kenny's first Christmas. He is 8 months old. The lights and love of the holiday season can sparkle in his eyes if you sponsor this child, number 10874.

Trial set to begin in fatal boating crash
A Homosassa man is charged with boating under the influence/manslaughter in a fatal wreck in June 2001.

Pasco problems help shape U.S. 19 ideas
To the south, cars dart in and out of stores and cut across traffic. Citrus officials want to limit access and better manage turns so U.S. 19 is safer.

Crystal River to view deal for city manager selection
Under a proposed five-year contract that the council will take up tonight, Susan Boyer would be paid $70,000 in the first year.