Traveling basketball squad returns with fundraising fun
Comedy and family entertainment are on tap as the Harlem All-Stars play three nights at area schools.
Firefighting dad, son charged
Floral City's chief and his son face grand theft charges. The family has been the backbone of the city's volunteer fire service. At least two have had legal trouble.
Guide accused of harassing manatee
State authorities say the woman chased the animal. Her husband says no such thing happened.
Victim's family finds gun
The woman, who deputies think was shot by her ex-boyfriend, had it in a tote bag under the seat. Investigators don't know if she had it for protection.
Pledge recital is one way to start meeting
Editor: I have closely followed the controversy over invocations to begin Citrus County School Board meetings. I have a modest suggestion: if they must pray, why not do so before the meeting in a separate room or hallway? Instead of prayer to begin the meeting, why not just recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
Article 1: What direction will schools take?
Using suggestions from the public, a group of people interested in the welfare of our schools develops 10 goals for the next three years.
Article 2: Focus is on safety, attendance
One team reviews each Safe School Plan, while another focuses on improving attendance.
Article 3: Using technology in classrooms
This is the third article submitted by the Citrus County School District about Strategic Planning.
Article 4: It takes a village, even at school
The schools want to present a friendlier face to the community, and in turn hope to excite more people to volunteer and mentor.
Article 5: Tools help students map careers
The schools are looking at ways to make the curriculum flexible enough to help students improve and also meet their career goals.
Article 6: Finding the tools to meet needs
In order to make its goals a reality, the school district needs to have the people, money and physical resources it needs in place.
Apply now for homestead exemption
INVERNESS -- Property Appraiser Ron Schultz has announced that the deadline to apply for a homestead exemption is March 1.
Church's tutoring program gets high marks
The volunteers say they enjoy it. And the kids say they're learning and having a good time.
Classnotes
FREE CFCC HEALTH OCCUPATIONS FAIR: Central Florida Community College is planning several sessions at an Occupations Fair in Building 36 on the Ocala Campus according to the following schedule: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. today , March 7, and 27; 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. March 13, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. March 19. Learn about health occupations programs, how to get started, financial aid and scholarships.
Say it
Second and post-secondary students in Angela William's Withlacoochee Technical Institute accounting class were asked: "Where do you see yourself five years from now?"
Citrus star fullback signs with Webber
INVERNESS -- Courtenay Gelin, one of the most productive soccer players in Citrus history, signed a letter-of-intent with Webber College on Wednesday.
More than rivalry motivates Bandhauer's clutch hitting
It may seem rather odd given the intensity of the Citrus-Lecanto rivalry, but one of the key factors in Lecanto's 4-3 comeback win Tuesday night was a case of self indulgence and oneupsmanship.
County to haggle with attorney
Negotiations will begin Friday with the second-favorite candidate after a deal with the top pick fell through.
Free tax assistance
These sites are for free tax assistance offered by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance project (VITA) and AARP, formerly known as American Association of Retired Persons (for older taxpayers). Taxpayers should bring all pertinent records and last year's returns to the sites.
WTI students win awards in business skills contest
INVERNESS -- Six Withlacoochee Technical Institute business students recently competed in the Future Business Leaders of America District Competition. Students from 14 high schools in Citrus, Levy and Marion counties participated.
Citrus in brief
Boy, 11, charged in teacher assault
