County organizes ballot review
The review of 163 presidential "undervotes" will cost observers, including newspapers and a watchdog group, a total of $77 an hour.

Beverly Hills complex gathers momentum
Plans for 120 apartments at CR 491 and Regina Boulevard gain the support of the county planning board.

Cold weather kindling fire-friendly conditions
The cold, dry spell assaulting the county is causing a flare-up in the number of brush fires reported, officials say.

Senator calls for high court reforms
Anna Cowin says state Supreme Court justices are too insulated from the mood of the people.She wants the selection and retention process examined.

Board member explains views
School Board member Carol Snyder has been criticized for her stands on church-and-state issues.

An open letter to the citizens of Citrus County
I want to begin by saying that I am speaking only for myself and not as a representative of the Citrus County School Board. As a board member, I have made some requests and some inquiries which have created public comment. I am happy to have all public response, negative or positive. However, I would like for people to be able to respond to what I have actually requested and done rather than what they "think" or have "heard" that I have said and done. What is the old adage? Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see.

Playing their cards right
CRYSTAL RIVER -- One of the original close-harmony bands, The Four Aces, will perform two concerts today at Rock Crusher Canyon Garden Pavilion.

Diverse attack pays off for Citrus
Undefeated Hurricanes are spreading the goals around.

Gidden making up for time lost to injury
LECANTO -- Amber Gidden knew that she loved soccer.