An oasis amid chronic sprawl of humanity [Times photo: Stephen Coddington] As the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge marks 100 years of preservation, the county's sanctuaries flourish.

An author's lifelong battle with disease
For Carmine Petrangelo, writing his life story was therapeutic. But mostly he wanted to give hope to others with his disorder.

Jan Glidewell: Got spam? The irking electronic invasion
I guess it was bound to happen.

Column: Columnist's potshots are out in left field
Citrus Times readers might have been surprised Tuesday when they found a column from the Boston Globe reprinted on the front page.

Panthers: It's a whole new game
Coach gives field and clubhouse a face lift and brings a winning attitude to struggling program.

Commentary: Albury's mother loses final battle
Danielle Albury's biggest fan is gone.

Commitment is icing on cake for Maggiore
Citrus senior Mettina Maggiore will be continuing her career at Young Harris College.

Editorial: Public must judge handling of officers' missteps
There is one person in Citrus County who may have been glad to see the flap develop in recent weeks over mandatory garbage collection: Sheriff Jeff Dawsy.