July 15, 2000
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Thief leaves string of clues

[Times photo: Steve Hasel]
Stolen items, which include shoes, a pickup, and footprints, lead police to a suspect |
Schools' latest upgrade; New computer labs
A $500,000 grant means five Citrus elementary schools will get the labs as part of a push to improve technology.
Driver faces charges of vehicular homicide
PINE RIDGE -- The surviving driver of a fatal head-on collision in November now faces vehicular homicide charges,
Luck, persistence help in string of quick arrests
Deputy Robert Crosnoe decided to make Seven Rivers Community Hospital part of his regular patrol after thievesstruck there twice, taking nitrous oxide tanks from a fenced area.
Driver in fatal crash charged
INVERNESS -- Nearly 11 months after a head-on collision that killed a Citrus Springs Elementary School secretary and her daughter, the State Attorney's Office has filed driving-under-the-influence-manslaughter charges against the driver of the other vehicle.
Canal suit on hold for work on sewers
CHASSAHOWITZKA -- A 14-month legal battle concerning water quality in local canals is on hold while Citrus County develops a plan to replace septic tanks with a central sewer system..
Churches help fill tables, closets
"We want to follow Christ's example," says a volunteer with one of several programs that provide physical and spiritual help.
Anglers must obey tale of the tape
There now are new slot and bag limits at Lake Walk-in-Water and Lake Istopoga, two of central Florida's best bass lakes.
Stalking the flats for redfish
Perhaps the best part of flats fishing is watching it all unfold in front of you.