8 seconds, an eternity [Times photo: Maurice Rivenbark] A rodeo clown distracts a bull Tuesday during the Fourth of July Bullriding Blowout in Brooksville.

Man arrested in overseas rape cases
A man wanted on five rape charges in the United Kingdom accused is found living in Spring Hill.

State tells inn to solve problem
The owner of the Bayport Inn says some county enforcement officers have a vendetta against the business.

Federal inmate files suit against sheriff's officials
BROOKSVILLE -- A man convicted of growing 300 marijuana plants in his back yard is suing the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and claiming that a detective instructed two informers to illegally search his home to gather information that led to his arrest.

Losing HMO Medicare supplements will hurt seniors
Editor: Re: Insurers finalize Medicare HMO plans, July 1 Times:

Girl, 16, charged in assault, battery
SPRING HILL -- A 16-year-old girl faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic battery and felony battery on a person 65 years or older.

Wrestling set to include many local competitors
SPRING HILL -- The Sunshine State Games might not be run in the same spartan manner as the Springstead wrestling program, but Eagles coach Bob Levija can put up with it.