PSC questions sale of giant water utility
With the sale closing next week, the Public Service Commission wants to decide if the new authority qualifies as a government authority.

Recall attempt doesn't get far
A budding attempt to remove County Commissioner Jim Fowler from office is thwarted by the lack of a recall provision in Citrus.

2 gunmen rob Homosassa bank
HOMOSASSA -- In just minutes Tuesday afternoon, two men wearing ski masks and carrying handguns robbed the Regions Bank on U.S. 19 in Homosassa. Authorities had not made any arrests as of Tuesday evening.

Recording rankles police union
A surveillance system that can tape conversations brings the latest complaint about the Crystal River police chief.

Science fair sends seasoned scholars
Both students going to the international level are no strangers to science fair competition.

Kickin' back: Lecanto coach loosens up ... a little
Lecanto girls soccer coach Kevin Towne is one of the area's most animated coaches. And one of the most successful, too. In 14 seasons with the Panthers (He coached boys for eight seasons and girls the past six.), Towne is 211-71-20. He recently kicked back with Times staff writer Keith Niebuhr.

Escaping troubled waters
The Pirates overcome a bad streak and rash of injuries to earn top seed.

Letters: Mandatory trash collection is not the answer
Editor: It has been stated that implementation of a mandatory trash collection program will eliminate littering, illegal dumping, and provide an appropriate landfill management program that will help us to assess our needs for future landfill development. I believe that this assessment is flawed, short-sighted, and will not stop illegal dumping or littering.