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[Times photo: Douglas Clifford]
Diane Izzi, a mail carrier, deposits her tax return in a basket at the post office in downtown Brooksville just before 6 p.m. Monday. Izzi says she always turns in her return at the last minute. |
Deputy suspended, charged with battery
Though described as a good officer, he is accused of pushing his wife and biting a friend while drunk.
Taxing questions easy to answer
Property appraisers explain to a group of residents why their taxes are rising, but some homeowners aren't ready to accept their fate.
Brooksville's development plan finally gets rolling
With growing pressure to complete it and more help available, the city's plan should be finished quickly.
2 hospitalized after nearly drowning
In separate incidents, a 3-year-old and a man visiting relatives were rescued and taken to hospitals Monday.
County to have more roadwork
If commissioners authorize work on six collector roads, construction may begin in weeks.
Commission passes rules without end
Editor: It appears this County Commission wants to go down in the Hernando history books for more than an occasional idiotic statement. Its members also want to be known for writing more asinine regulations than all other county commissions combined.
Realtor issue needs review
Trustees at Pasco-Hernando Community College have been reminded of one of the oldest lessons in the world:
Breesmen wins Dogwood after close battle with friend
BROOKSVILLE -- After back-to-back years in which at least 15 strokes separated first and second place, the 30th annual Dogwood Invitational was due for a close finish.
Deputies to participate in annual torch run
BROOKSVILLE -- Hernando County sheriff's deputies and representatives of the Brooksville Police Department will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Authorities: Man had heart attack while driving
WEEKI WACHEE -- A man is dead after he had an apparent heart attack while driving. Robert C. Hynes, 66, of 6593 River Run Blvd., Weeki Wachee, was headed south on U.S. 19 Sunday when the attack occurred, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.