Pre-Majors edge Sumter to reach state tourney [Times photo: Kevin White] BROOKSVILLE -- Hernando Youth League's Pre-Majors (15- to 16-year-old) baseball team advanced to the Dixie League state tournament Friday night by eliminating Sumter County in a best-of-three series 2-1.

New home sales level off
But builders and officials say the slight decrease is offset by a steady pace of resales.

Reports detail candidates' fundraising
County Commission candidates have raised the most among offices up for election.

Growth to spring from land purchase
Development plans include convenience stores, a restaurant and a gas station near I-75 and State Road 50.

3 dogs seized in raid humanely destroyed
Three of the 24 dogs taken from a kennel north of Weeki Wachee last week have been humanely destroyed because they had parvo, a virus that can be fatal to dogs, Hernando Animal Services Supervisor Jim Varn said. Two other dogs also might be ill and will be examined today, Varn said, and the rest of the dogs will be vaccinated.

Water at Pine Island a problem
Editor: Re: Health officials try to close inn, July 8 Hernando Times:

Local roller skaters adjust well
The team from Rainbow Rollerland won many ribbons despite an unfamiliar rink at the Sunshine State Games.

Roller hockey team now off to Las Vegas
Coach Paul Pelletier and the four Hernando County members of the 8-and-under Lebeda Lizards roller hockey team that finished second in the Sunshine State Games this weekend will have little time to savor their silver medal -- unless they do it on the plane to Las Vegas.