Fire training officer idea is shelved
SPRING HILL -- Spring Hill Fire and Rescue commissioners have scrapped a plan to hire a training officer for the 63-member department and opted instead to put three more firefighters on the street this year.

Lawyers expand cost-free program
The Ask-A-Lawyer program will start offering free legal advice more often. The next session is Aug. 21.

County goes to court over junk
Hernando files a complaint against a junkyard owner after nearly 20 years of his promises to clean up Hubcap City.

Carnival's goals: fun and funds for United Way
The back-to-school event will feature face painting, clowns and lots of food, along with chances to compete in Hula Hoops, watermelon eating and water balloon-throwing contests.

Pint-sized Picasso
She may be only 6 years old, but Joy Young already has shown enough talent to have her paintings displayed in a local art gallery.

Timeless 'Hamlet' coming to Shakespeare festival
Director Pat Lewkowicz says young actors continue to be drawn to Shakespeare. In fact, 13 people are performing for the third year.

Tennessee knocks out Debs
The Hernando County Debs softball team saw its run at a second straight Dixie World Series championship come to an end.