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Waiting for a blessing

[Times photo: Kevin White]
Bethany Walton, 9, waits with her father, the Rev. Mark Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Hernando Beach, before the 21st annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony Saturday at the Hernando Beach Yacht Club. |
Hospitals try to speed up their ER care
Reacting to a rise in emergency patients, two companies in Hernando County create programs to treat people in one or two hours.
Dentists renew push for fluoride in water
The county utilities director opposes the idea, which came up before and was rejected before. She says there are cheaper ways to promote dental health.
River task force to meet in next three weeks
The group will first identify environmental concerns on the Weeki Wachee River.
Rules sink in as watering fines surge
Don't bother to make excuses. A first offense brings a $25 ticket, and code enforcers are on the prowl at night.
Big business has control over county
Editor: Re: Let your voice be heard on the Wal-Mart proposal, May 11 guest column by Linda Prescott:
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