Jan Glidewell: Space travel is a part of who we are, risks and all
On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik removed me, at least part of the way, from what passed for geekdom in those days.

Crystal River drops police horse patrol
A staffing shortage is the reason for eliminating the mounted unit, police Chief Jim Farley says.

2 accused in drugs-for-sex proposition
Records show that a man was to buy crack cocaine, and a woman would perform a sex act in exchange for the drugs.

Forest Ridge hails its new stars
Students and staff pile on the praise at the school, home to the new Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year.

Man taken to hospital after falling in pit
INVERNESS -- A man who fell into a pit used as a work space by mechanics to perform oil changes on vehicles was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital on Monday afternoon.

Preps: Leopards put end to title drought
If there's a first time for everything, Hernando's time was Saturday.