[Times photo: Daniel Wallace] SHOWERED FLOWERS: Spring showers dampened these brilliant day lilies Monday morning at Jefferson and Main streets in front of the courthouse in Brooksville.

Sheriff reopens neighborhood's satellite office
In the spirit of cooperation, the Sheriff's Office steps in to operate a substation when a police presence is requested.

Hospices feud over which will serve the ill
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.

Lawmakers extend plan to buy used textbooks
The trial run in Pasco, Hernando, Polk and Seminole counties proved successful, saving thousands of dollars.

Teenager faces battery charge
A Springstead High student was arrested after deputies said he attacked another teen while playing basketball.


Briefs
Invader tries to kill 74-year-old woman
A man barged into a home in western Hernando County on Sunday morning and tried to kill a 74-year-old woman as she slept inside, authorities said.

Preps
Impressive return
Ledford's first season in five years ends with runner-up finish at state.
Shark manages medal despite delays
High jumper Keene takes second at soggy Class 2A meet.

Letters to the Editor: Let counselors, not courts, deal with teen sex cases
Editor: I am amazed at the recent headlines in the local newspapers regarding improper "consensual" sexual encounters with teenaged boys and underaged girls. Please tell me where these girls' parents are?
 
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