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River may hold new sinkhole
[Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford]
Officials suspect there is a sinkhole -- perhaps only a few feet deep but 28 feet across -- in the Weeki Wachee River. |
Jan Glidewell
Sometimes ethics can conflict with interests
There's a story floating around Pasco County now that I would love to have a piece of. It has all of the earmarks of good satire fodder -- squabbles, name calling, a buffoon or three -- but I can't write about it because I am personally close to one of the players.
Report: Divide efforts on growth
A study on the county's economic development says a county run office could work with a non-profit organization.
Smaller raises probable for teachers
Both the teachers' and district's proposals call for less of an increase this time.
Brooksville firefighter faces new suspension after arrest
The captain has seven previous suspensions and was fired in 1985, then rehired.
Mosquito wars might escalate
With increasing concern about the West Nile encephalitis comes a proposal to hire more help to eradicate the insects.
'Big box' ordinance has look of a winner
The Hernando County Commission will have an opportunity today to pass a law that sends a strong, enduring message that our community has big expectations of those who wish to do big business here. In doing so, the commissioners will set a community standard that makes the commercial landscape more aesthetically pleasing and shopping a more pleasant experience.
Tollway figures a familiar pattern
Editor: Re: Suncoast Parkway stops short of projections, July 15 Times:
Hernando Review
THAT SINKING FEELING: Dozens of sinkholes opened in the vicinity of Spring Hill, mostly along Mariner Boulevard, closing down a segment of that road for about a week. Four homes have been declared structurally unsound as a result of sinkholes in the area. The sinkhole proliferation is blamed on conditions created by the long drought (possibly exacerbated by pumping) coupled with the sudden onset of torrential rains.
Fort Walton Beach bowler strikes it rich in regional
Spring Hill Lanes witnessed the first new winner of the Professional Bowlers Association's South Open regional in three years Sunday, as Don Dupree of Fort Walton Beach topped 124 competitors and earned $2,500.
Ex-Eagle top county wrestler in event
FARGO, N.D. -- Springstead High School graduate Gerard DeCristofaro led Hernando County's contingent at the Junior and Cadet National Championships over the weekend by winning two of his four matches in the double-elimination freestyle tournament.
Planned burning could affect road visibility
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Land Management Section will be conducting controlled, prescribed burns during August in the Weekiwachee Preserve property, located about one mile west of Spring Hill.
Toxicology tests ordered in death
RIDGE MANOR -- Authorities are investigating the death of a man who ate wild mushrooms shortly before he died Sunday.
