County may pay more to bury the poor
County commissioners will be asked to increase the amount paid to funeral homes for indigent funerals.

Challenger makes more accusations
Henry Ferro levels new charges against State Attorney Brad King's office and renews his request for Gov. Bush to appoint a special prosecutor.

Sprint users wait for dial tone
A cut fiber optic phone line knocks out service for as many as 7,000 customers, leaving them with a busy signal or no sound at all when they try to use their phones.

Rain brings relief, but resources are sapped
Despite green grass and rising lakes, the impact from the drought lingers in water supplies still 2 feet below normal.

Gunman robs hair salon
HOMOSASSA -- A gunman made off with an unknown amount of cash after robbing the Hairmasters salon at 3914 S Suncoast Blvd. on Wednesday afternoon. The man, described by witnesses as in his 60s, entered the business about 3:40 p.m. "He did have a gun and demanded money," said Citrus County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Ronda Hemminger Evan. He was last seen running toward Mr. Wang's Chinese restaurant. Deputies searched the area with the help of a dog, and they searched from the air by helicopter, but without success. Witnesses said the man had no teeth and was wearing a maroon cap and a blue and white golf shirt with a small print design.

New Christian school ready for business
INVERNESS -- The idea for a school had been on the minds of the Fort Cooper Baptist Church members for some time.

Pollsters already like Hurricanes
INVERNESS -- The official workouts don't begin for another three weeks, but already, Bruce Nelson likes what's going on with his Citrus boys cross country team.

Registration open for 5K
Road runners looking for a challenging race this weekend still have time to register for the third annual Regions Bank Citrus Road Run 5K, which will start at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at Citrus Springs Middle School.

Animal Control needs information on kitten
INVERNESS -- Citrus County Animal Control is seeking information on a kitten that bit a woman on Monday at 5464 Chaparral Terr. The kitten, described as a domestic short-haired, gray with tiger stripes, is about 2 to 3 months old. Anyone with information about this kitten is asked to contact Animal Control at 726-7660.