Wife is indicted in man's slaying
The woman, whose husband was found buried in her former back yard, faces a murder charge, but the grand jury has made no decision on her son.

Swiftmud to help governments use land wisely
Starting in western Hernando, the project will work with communities to protect water resources.

Storms knock out power to about 1,500
About 1,500 Hernando County residents lost power Tuesday due to storms and lightning. About 500 of the customers were in Brooksville. Some lost power as early as 5:30 p.m. and did not have it restored until 10:30 p.m., although others had it restored in minutes, said Mac Harris, spokesman for Florida Power. Another 1,000 customers of Withlacoochee Electric Cooperative also lost power as crews worked into the night to repair wind and lightning damage, spokesman Ernie Holzhauer said.

School raises survive close board vote
The contract negotiated over months will provide teachers with 6 percent raises on average, but two board members were unhappy with health insurance and other issues.

Hernando expands road paving plans
Commissioners approve a new list that adds 22.6 miles of county residential roads to the resurfacing schedule.

Thurman's vote hurt 'rural' folks
Editor: Re: Hernando, Pasco counties losing Medicare provider, June 10 Times:

'Microsociety' expands to middle school
Students who finished the fifth grade this year at Chocachatti Elementary can continue with the popular program at Powell Middle School.

Arroyo not at his best in major league debut
He says "nothing much felt different," but he struggled with fastball placement and the Braves hit his curveball hard.

Man accused of sex acts with girl, 15
BROOKSVILLE -- A 43-year-old man accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl faces one count of lewd and lascivious conduct.

Hearing date is set for judge's misconduct case
INVERNESS -- Charges of misconduct by Citrus County Circuit Judge Michael Blackstone appear headed for a full airing with the setting of a formal hearing date this week.