Blue collar pay boost poses cost dilemma
Commissioners wrestle with how to fund the proposal: Cut other parts of the budget or turn a tax rate cut into an increase, an idea the chairman rejects.

Summer rain reviving river
Dry spots in the drought-plagued Withlacoochee are disappearing, much to the delight of canoeists and businesses that rent boats, but the water level remains far below normal.

Schools face portable shortage
With 18 new portables yet to arrive, several schools may turn cafeterias, auditoriums and libraries into classrooms.

Timing of wage plan is suspect
There are certain things you can count on this time of year:

School worker's penalty too light
Editor: Re: Suspended school worker won't be paid, July 20 Times:

Pollsters already like Springstead's chances
It will be months before their first match, but Springstead's wrestlers already are building high expectations.