Weather punishing runners for charity
Somewhere between nowhere and Perry on U.S. 19 the dusty road stretched endlessly before Steve Bomse and Crystal River Middle School resource officer Phil Gaffney.

Junior League provides early start on skills [Times photo: Steve Hasel] INVERNESS -- When Tom Densmore began to survey the Citrus County high school basketball scene a decade ago, he noticed a disturbing trend: Most of the top high school players were transfers from other areas.

Molestation case is continuing
HERNANDO -- Citrus County sheriff's investigators are seeking information about a Hernando man now charged with engaging in multiple sex acts with six children, all 14 or younger.

Sinkholes plague residents
LECANTO -- The biggest attraction in Crystal Oaks on Tuesday was the retention pond.

Fiber wire shortage delays cable project
Time Warner needs more of the high-speed lines -- but so does everyone else. A completion date is fuzzy.

Schools get good news on finances
Pinching pennies and some extra state money enable officials to plan better for the coming year and discuss additional raises for some teachers.

It's time to bring some stability to Crystal River
Editor: It is unfortunate the city of Crystal River is again embroiled in another controversy that, in all probability, will result in yet another city manager, staff resignations and council turnover at election time.

Council playing politics
Each time that the Crystal River Council reaches a new low plateau, I guess most of us think it can only get better. It only goes to prove that actually it can always get worse. In a series of landmark decisions at the July 10 meeting, the ruling majority of council members Mike Gudis, Joe Chrietzberg and Ray Wallace proved the point conclusively.

Robinson hospitalized
INGLIS -- Frank Robinson, the civic activist and former County Commission candidate, remained hospitalized in serious condition Tuesday after a weekend vehicle wreck in Levy County.

Hospital tax rate might decrease
INVERNESS -- The tax rate that generates money for Citrus Memorial Hospital might be decreasing, albeit by a minuscule amount, yet again.

Ex-official enters race
M. Herm Sims challenges Thomas Corkery and Jane Fricano for the District 1 school board position. The election's outcome may be delayed until November.

Hoop camp part of a larger plan
Jimmy Thomas has big ideas for his Junior Hurricanes, which include more of a message than just basketball.