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School crowds cloud academies

[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
With Citrus' three high schools at or above capacity, students hoping to attend one of the specialized programs might not be able to transfer. |
Cleanup helps environment, offers tips for homeowners
While volunteers will be cleaning up the state park, organizers say the restoration can also be done around homes.
Ex-boyfriend accused of shooting at couple
A 45-year-old man is held without bail and faces felony charges, including two counts of attempted murder.
Lease would allow trail
The state and Felburn Foundation say they will work together so that a trail head along a former barge canal can be built.
Inverness parks and recreation
INVERNESS -- The City of Inverness, Department of Parks and Recreation offers the following classes. Registration is necessary. Classes are in the recreation building of Whispering Pines Park unless otherwise noted. For information or to register, call 726-3913 or register at the park administration office. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Computer Institute offers online training
OCALA -- The Computer Institute at Central Florida Community College is offering new online training through Element K in a wide variety of computer applications that include Microsoft Office, Lotus 1-2-3, Quickbooks, WordPerfect, Cisco CCNA, E-commerce and Web Design, Java, Oracle, Visual Basic, and Unix.
Hurricane to stay in centerfield
INVERNESS -- Sam McLain's pitching days at Citrus are over.
Local runners fare well at marathon
Prior to running in Monday's Boston Marathon, Inverness residents Jennifer Schmidt and Gloria Dumas worried that the course's steep elevation changes would hurt their respective times.
Performers of the week
Tabitha Schrufer, Citrus softball
Sportsman provides close finish
INVERNESS -- There was, of course, only one official winner of Saturday's 20-lap Sportsman feature, but if co-winners were awarded, one would have to take a serious look at the performance of points leader Rex Struble.