New Olympian rushes home [Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford] After qualifying for the U.S. team, John Capel speeds back home in anticipation of the birth of his daughter. Capel had confidence throughout BROOKSVILLE -- For track fans, Sunday night's 200-meter final at the U.S. Olympic Trials was as much about returning medalists Michael Johnson and Maurice Greene falling with injuries and not qualifying for Sydney as it was the fact that John Capel had finished first. I remember the night Capel It was one of those moments, back in April of 1998, that you instantly store away, knowing that some day, you will take great joy in dusting it off and sharing it with others.

County may add to EDC budget
Commissioners propose a 7 percent increase for the county's Economic Development Commission.

Teen given 20 years in prison
The 17-year-old could have been sentenced to life in prison, but instead the judge chose the minimum sentences under Florida's 10-20-Life law.

Short list splits fire board members
The fire commission's chairman criticizes another board member's decision to recommend certain candidates to outside groups.

Man sought in Spring Hill robbery
SPRING HILL -- Authorities are looking for a masked man who held a Spring Hill resident at gunpoint Saturday night. Bill Noble, 53, who lives on Florian Way, came home from grocery shopping with his wife when, as she went into the house, he heard a voice say, "Give me your money," a Hernando County sheriff's report said. Noble, who was standing in his garage, initially told the man he had no money but then turned over his gold money clip and $15. The masked man then ran away, the report said. The man is described as in his late teens, 5-foot-4 and 135 pounds with a mustache and dark hair, the report said. He was wearing a navy blue pea cap, a light green checked shirt and light blue shorts. A light blue bandana covered his face.