Detective resigns days after car crash
Sheriff's Office veteran Kenneth Perez waited nine hours to report the early-morning crash of his patrol car. He says he fell asleep at the wheel.
Library tries to become a habit for life
To increase the library's popularity, the Citrus County system is trying ambitious new programs for all age groups.
Disputed evidence admitted
The defense in a DUI-manslaughter trial argues unsuccessfully that the "chain of custody" of the defendant's blood sample was improper.
Citrus digest
Gun seller denies violating ordinance
Residents weigh in on course of EDC
A wall at a town hall meeting ends up lined with 11 pages of ideas for restructuring.
2nd Bayfest offers crafts, water fun all weekend
The annual Crystal River event has diversions ranging from wildlife exhibits to water sports, from kayak racing to music and food.
Citrus High student a Governor's All-Star
Junior Chester Wheeler was selected to represent the school district at a luncheon in Tallahassee and received Gov. Jeb Bush's All-Star Award.
Hurricane registration is planned
INVERNESS -- The Junior Hurricane basketball league, one of the area's largest and longest running off-season hoops programs, is holding sign-ups.
Odd couple builds on differences
Few could have predicted their success.
Dirt's lessons
Teachers use a gardening project to teach students about the environment, chemistry, match and language arts.
Students sing praises of spring break trip
The Citrus High School chorus members spent their break singing in Washington, D.C., and other places.
Classnotes
A FLASH OF LIGHT AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Inverness Middle School will present "A Flash of Light and All That Jazz" at 7 tonight in the cafetorium. The cafetorium will be transformed into a gallery/coffeehouse and filled with student performances, including the IMS Jazz Band, IMS Show Choir Flame and visual art displays. Special guest is nationally renowned jazz musician Fred Johnson from the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Former IMS Jazz Band members will join the 2000-2001 Jazz Band in a Jazz Band alumni reunion. There will be cappuccino, soda and cookies available, as well as art for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Fine Arts Department. There will be a book fair with proceeds going to the school's media center. Admission is free, although donations would be appreciated.
Say it
Fourth grade students at Hernando Elementary School were asked: "What would you do if you were principal for a day?"
Newsmakers
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH -- West Citrus Elks and Crystal River High school announce the Students of the Month for March, Shauntrell Nelson andAndrew Preston. Shauntrell, 18, has been active in National Honor Society, with the Gasparilla Singers, in vocal Chamber Ensemble and in Concert and Women Choirs. She has been a weightlifter for three years and is in Navy JROTC. She does community service at Wee Care Day Care and at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
Kindergarten roundup
Several Citrus County schools have scheduled kindergarten roundups for students who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1 and entering kindergarten in the fall. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate, social security card, proof of a recent physical or an appointment to have one and the child's immunization record. Scheduled roundups include:
Inverness council majority supports earlier meetings
Advocates say a 5:30 p.m. start will encourage more city staffers to attend. But a dissenting member calls it a self-serving proposal.
Model electric railway group to meet in Ocala
OCALA -- The Electric Railway Clubs of Florida will have the 16th Annual Trolley Meet at the Webber Center on the campus of Central Florida Community College, just east of Interstate 75 on State Road 200, during the weekend of April 27, 28 and 29.
