Firefighter's cakes satisfy the county's sweet teeth [Times photo: Maurice Rivenbark] His confections are a hobby, he says, and he refuses to take money for them. Those who eat them say they're priceless.

Sandhill project roots out invaders
Hardwood trees are overrunning the habitat, which once was one of the most plentiful in Florida.

Test scores bring cynicism, hope
Some people fear flaws in the grade system. Others say improved schools sell homes and attract businesses.

A restroom advocate is flush with new victory
Let all of those of us who are able (what with it being difficult while one's legs are crossed) stand and cheer in joyous salute to the fine folks of the downtown Dade City business community who have now actually broken ground and begun construction on for-real public restrooms.

Group helps rescue downtown
Editor: It seems strange to think that after years -- even decades -- of struggle, the city of Brooksville's revitalization program may finally get off the ground. But something extraordinary happened in Tallahassee recently that every resident of Hernando County needs to hear about, if they haven't heard already.

Spirit of compromise bodes well for bus plan
Hernando County Commissioner Paul Sullivan has taken a lot of heat lately for zealously defending some homeowners in Hernando Beach who are in disagreement with some commercial fishermen who believe they are being systematically forced from the community. Rightly or wrongly, it has become a defining issue for him, and because he is running for re-election this year it is destined to overshadow other stances he has taken, most of which are meatier, albeit less emotional.

Flatlander's long run may not end
Preliminary discussions are taking place to revive the annual 10K event in a new location near Spring Lake.

Central will start selling sports passes
Central High will begin selling athletic passes -- good for admission to all regular-season home sporting events -- at the bookkeeper's office on campus Wednesday.