Two more accused of money laundering Officials say the former boss and the wife of a Hernando County man arrested in April have lived the good life off drug profits. Pay raises detailed in fiscal plan Principals and school district administrators would get 5 percent, and some other staff and professional employees would get 6 percent.

Making faces [Times photo: Maurice Rivenbark] Amy Mihok, 9, gets some powdery final touches on her make-up Tuesday as she and 21 other kids prepare to rehearse the Stage West Children's Theater production of "Clowns."

School district must pay for laptops
Plans called for parents to pay for take-home computers at two middle schools, but the state won't allow it.

Antiques store will soon be a thing of the past
Old World Antiques' closing is just the latest change in a bustle of activity in downtown Brooksville.

Students give school a green thumbs up
A gardening project Brooksville Elementary School has students working to spruce up school grounds with native plants.

Band director tunes student confidence
Behind it's recently honored director, the Royal Regiment Marching Band at Hernando High has become a top-ranked unit.

Editorial
Health care study is worthy of support
During the next few weeks the Health Care Advisory Board will appeal to area hospitals and representatives from related industries for donations of money and time to help assess the level of medical care in Hernando County. It's a worthwhile and timely undertaking, and the Hernando County Commission should be prepared to allocate the lion's share of the estimated $27,000 needed for the study.

Sports
Jamboree victory earns a dousing for Eagles coach
Springstead's first victory in nearly 19 months leaves the players excited and the coaches optimistic for the real season in the fall.