[Times photo: Ron Thompson] WATER ABOVE AND BELOW: Clarence Washington didn't let the rain clouds keep him from getting some fishing time in Monday morning off the Gospel Island bridge in Inverness. He had the day off from his job as a state corrections officer; his children were in school; and his wife was caring for their baby -- offering him an opportunity to escape. Alas, the fish were uncooperative, and he left the bridge empty-handed and wet.

Sheriff's substation riddled with bullets
The shooting was called in by a witness who saw a car driving away. No one was injured.

County fires back on strip mall residency
With a lot riding on a certificate of occupancy, experts for Crystal River and the county lock horns.

Hospices fight over who serves the dying
Hernando-Pasco Hospice Inc. tries to get its foot in Citrus, which a report shows has unmet needs, as Hospice of Citrus County expands in Spring Hill.

Human interference causes problems for cranes
Eight whooping cranes are disoriented after humans in North Carolina scare them. They are now on the wrong side of Lake Michigan.


Column
Legislative session ends not with a bang but whimpers
We Floridians should all be thankful that this is a national election year. With the heavy hitters in Tallahassee hoping to avoid headline-generating partisan warfare during the runup to a presidential race featuring the governor's big brother, the legislative session ended Friday with whimpers and yawns.
Ex-coach remains a complex puzzle
The man could flat out coach.

Election 2004
Inverness coach, father joins School Board race
Bruce Bellamy thinks his working class background and the fact he is the only African-American candidate will add needed diversity.

Preps
Warriors a pleasant surprise
Just call them double trouble and twice the fun.
 

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