Digest

Man arrested in robbery at Walgreens

By TIMES WIRES
Published July 7, 2007

SPRING HILL

A Spring Hill man who allegedly robbed a Walgreens of prescription drugs has been arrested after being identified by a palm print left at the scene. Sheriff's reports say that Aaron Dodgens, 22, gave a note to a pharmacist at the store at 4255 Commercial Way on June 30 that read, "Be calm and quiet, I have a gun!" The note directed the pharmacist to put Roxicodone, OxyContin, Lortab, Xanax, Halcyon, Oxymorphone and Hydromorphone into a plastic bag. Reports state that Dodgens then left with about 120 pills. Investigators said that a palm print on the note matched up with a note used in a July 2 robbery in Citrus County in which Dodgens is a suspect. He also is suspected in three Pasco County pharmacy robberies. Dodgens is being held in the Hernando County Jail without bail on charges of armed robbery.

Yard sale today helps foster kids

The Foster Parents Association of Hernando County will have a giant yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at VFW Post 10209, 15166 Spring Hill Drive. Table rentals are available for $20. The association is raising funds to take foster children to Kennedy Space Center. Sponsors for Christmas are also being sought. For information, call Linda, 754-0377.

WEEKI WACHEE

Coalition hosts antiwar event

The NatureCoast Coalition for Peace and Justice will have an antiwar demonstration from 10 a.m. to noon today at Cortez Boulevard and Commercial Way. The group also conducts weekly vigils from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the corner of Mariner and Northcliffe boulevards in Spring Hill.

BROOKSVILLE

Girls can go to volleyball camp

A Junior Bears Volleyball Camp will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1 at Central High School, 14075 Ken Austin Parkway. The camp is open to girls who will be entering the sixth through ninth grades at any school. Participants will learn basic skills up to preparation for high school tryouts. Camp coaches will include middle school coaches and experienced high school players, directed by Vicki Weaver, the Central High School girls varsity coach. The cost is $60. Registration forms are available in the front office at Central, or by calling 797-7020, ext. 209.

Literacy program needs volunteers

The HEART Adult Literacy Program needs volunteer tutors to teach adults reading, language and math skills. A training class will be offered to new volunteers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 at the HEART office, 801 N Broad St. There will be a 30-minute break for lunch. For information, call Justa Bozman at 797-7018.

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