Travel agent takes a trip to jail
Complaints against Virginia "Jenny" Carpenter include cruises not booked, double billing and extra charges on customers' credit cards.

New Hope Baptist preacher dies of cancer
The Rev. David L. Stephens also hosted the Hour of Power Baptist Hour on WWJB-AM 1450.

Inspector taken off checks at Bayport
A review of corporate records had revealed business ties to the owner of the Bayport Inn.

Restaurants that make kids smile
Summer has arrived, the kids are home all day, and the thought of anyone spending an hour in the kitchen preparing a meal is on the bottom of the list of "Things I Want To Do."

DEP should get involved in restaurant inquiry
For years the Hernando County Code Enforcement Department and the state Health Department have said that the Bayport Inn is pumping untreated sewage into the saltwater canals and marsh surrounding the busy coastal restaurant.

Top JV players go for Dixie title
BROOKSVILLE -- Hernando Youth League's Pre-Majors all-star baseball team began defense of its Dixie League state championship Thursday night, but like the local Belles softball team that won a national title last season, few players are left over from 1999.

Elks Lodge line-up has comics, musicians
The dinner-show season begins in August with Leprechaun Night and ends in March with a show by comic "Crazy Carol" Nelson.

Prison guard sues over treatment
The lawsuit says a corrections sergeant was subjected to sexual harassment, verbal abuse, discrimination and intimidation.

Fire official seeking re-election
Spring Hill Fire and Rescue Commissioner Al Kroner says he will rely on his experience during the campaign.