St. Petersburg Times Online: Hernando County news

A perfect retirement

[Times photo: Maurice Rivenbark]
Since leaving the New York fire department, Clint Bullock has enjoyed six 300 performances.

School review agency hears from the public
Wednesday's forum will have a "job fair" feel, where visitors can move from table to table sharing opinions on the district.

Ire builds against lagging contractor
Lauren Resources clients paid for work that wasn't done. The owner says he needs money to right things.

Sheriff's tax showdown looms
A county commissioner will make the case Tuesday for a new taxing district to fund the Sheriff's Office. The sheriff will be on hand to oppose the idea.

Game helps keep Blake going strong
Maxwell Blake, 90, has limited vision, but he can hit his spots on the lane.

Jan Glidewell
Avoid large crowds or boogie by the exit
I don't know when my dislike for crowds began, but from what I've seen happening at private dance and performance venues over the past couple of weeks, I think it might be serving me well.

Letters
Locked time-out rooms are a rarely used safety measure
Editor: I cannot remain silent about the issue of locked "time-out rooms" at Deltona Elementary School in Spring Hill.

Letters: Doing right on sheriff's budget will take time
It's not the first time Hernando County Commissioner Diane Rowden has been the first to question the status quo, and we hope it won't be the last.