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Steady as she goes
[Times photo: Olie Stonerook]
Instructor Leeanne Christian helps 3-year-old Briana Newton keep her balance while on her back in the water during a swimming lesson at the YMCA in Spring Hill on Monday morning. |
Jan Glidewell
A politician doing the right thing? Believe it
Iseldom find myself inspired by anything done by any politician, but Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth met the requirements last week when he authorized a $25,000 payment from a victims' compensation fund to Mickie Mashburn, the life partner of slain Tampa police Officer Lois Marrero.
Investigation done, street reopens
Following the survey and sinkhole repairs the main traffic artery was reopened Monday to the joy of residents.
Skate park proposal rolls on
County commissioners also give a preliminary okay to a full-time rabies officer after an increase in bite cases.
Sanders zigzags to Lee's offer
The school superintendent, who pledged his fidelity to Hernando schools, changes his allegiance when he vaults from second place to the choice of another county's board.
Widow has say after no contest plea in DUI case
In court, she tells her husband's killer that she doesn't hate him, but she doesn't know if she can ever forgive him. "You did something that took him away, and that took away a lot of me."
Hernando County responds well to emergencies
Editor: The purpose of this letter is to agree with the man who wrote a letter to your paper about Hernando County's response to emergencies.
Hernando briefs
New group helps people facing divorce, separation
Prisoner appeals after accepting plea agreement
A New Port Richey man appealed his plea agreement from prison without a lawyer.
Instrument left after surgery; doctor sued
SPRING HILL -- Kathryn Marshall had been warned she would have some discomfort after her surgery, but she expected nothing like this.
Girl visiting relatives in Spring Hill nearly drowns after falling in pool
A child is in critical condition and on a ventilator after nearly drowning Monday in a family member's swimming pool.
Redskins receiver Goodson released
Tyrone Goodson thought "this was my year" after being cut by the Packers.
DeCristofaro posts Greco-Roman wins at national tourney
Former Springstead High School state champion Gerard DeCristofaro was 2-1 after the first day of the double-elimination Greco-Roman phase in the Junior Nationals at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D.
Saving valued family member from trash pile
Restoring worn out chairs or antique furniture to their original glory has been a Land O'Lakes reupholster's craft for decades.
