Deputies look for man who robbed store

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 14, 2007

SPRING HILL

An armed robber stole money from a Metro PCS store Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said. The man, described as either black or Hispanic and about 18 years old, loitered in the store at 5466 Spring Hill Drive about 5 p.m., then walked up to a counter and told a clerk to put money into a bag. He lifted his shirt to show the clerk a handgun tucked into his waistband. After getting the money, the man ran away. He is described as thin and about 6 feet tall, with a goatee and mustache. He wore a red sport jersey and a red and black ball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 352 754-6830.

Bring home a cat or kitten Saturday

Home at Last Pet Adoptions will have cats and kittens available for adoption from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Petco, 7223 Coastal Blvd., off Cortez Boulevard. All pets have been spayed or neutered, have age-appropriate vaccinations, have tested negative for feline leukemia and AIDS, have an identity microchip and have been treated for parasites. Fees vary and are tax-deductible. Call (352) 476-6832 or e-mail halpetadoptions@yahoo.com

BROOKSVILLE

Time to buy a 2008 gardener calendar

The 2008 Hernando County Master Gardener Calendar is available. The calendar features month-by-month expert advice on central Florida landscaping of interest to beginners as well as longtime gardeners, and are available for $3 each. Calendars can be purchased at the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville, or at the office in the Westside Government Center at 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Call 754-4433.

Road to close today for party

Main Street between Broad and Liberty streets will be closed from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. todayfor the Civil-Tech Consulting Engineers' Christmas party. For information, call the Brooksville City Clerk's office at 544-5407.

Video, collectibles show canceled

The Video, Game, Sports Cards and Collectibles Show scheduled for today through Sunday at Hernando County Fairgrounds has been canceled. For information, call 835-9512 or 796-4552.

Today's meetings

Public Safety Coordinating Council, 3 p.m., fourth-floor conference room, Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville.

Today's picks

Angels on High holiday celebration: 6:30-9 p.m., Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave. Free. 666-4746.

Hernando County Water Awareness Series presents "Pest Resistant Plants": 10 a.m.-noon, Hernando County Utilities Department, 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Free. Alys Brockway, 540-4368, ext. 4368.

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