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Fire damages Spring Hill house
[Times photo: Kevin White]
Firefighter Tom White of Spring Hill Fire Rescue takes a minute to recover after helping extinguish a fire that killed a family cat at 10296 Heathcliffe St. in Spring Hill on Tuesday. Another firefighter, Steve Mezzapele, was taken to Spring Hill Regional Hospital, where he was treated for smoke inhalation and released. The fire started in a back room of the house, authorities said. |
Suspect in DUI says he had a green light
Jurors hear a taped statement from a man on trial in the deaths of two teenagers. He insists he had the right of way that night.
Start of county fair moves to March
After facing bad weather and disappointing attendance in January, organizers hope the new dates -- March 1-9 -- will help.
Shove, slur lead to brawl
Seven students are suspended at Central High School after the fight Tuesday morning.
PHCC enrollment jumps nearly 10%
Pasco-Hernando Community College's student body continues to grow.
Teenager in chase turns self in
Charged in a case involving a fatal wreck, he posts $15,000 bail.
Now Tellone awaits verdict on salary
School Board members say the new superintendent should start at $83,000 to $97,000, which were John Sanders' starting and ending salaries.
Hospitals are like businesses
Editor: I am a registered nurse who has lived in Brooksville since 1988. I am the nurse manager of the Intensive Care Unit at Brooksville Regional Hospital. I have encountered both personally and professionally the frustration of not being able to meet our patients' needs.
Hospital decision cannot be rushed
We all tend to move a little slower during these dog days of August, and the Hernando County Commission is not immune to that lethargy.
Quarterback's talents no secret to Central
It's a shameless plug, but in scouting upcoming opponents, high school coaches can sometimes pick up useful information by reading the newspaper.
Hengesbach ready to dive into work
SPRING HILL -- What once took two weeks probably will take all season, but Brian Hengesbach has time.
Quarterback's talents no secret to Central
It's a shameless plug, but in scouting upcoming opponents, high school coaches can sometimes pick up useful information by reading the newspaper.
School briefs
PINEGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The Hernando County Sheriff's Office will present the canine unit to students from 9:10 to 11:55 a.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room. The presentation will show how dogs are used in drug detection. Also, this is an early dismissal day, and school will be over at 1:10 p.m.
Bikes paths could lead to safer route to school
They could rise from concern for children who ride to schools in heavy-traffic areas
Reading has its rewards: books
Brooksville Elementary students get a book for every one they read. Since the program began three years ago, children have read more pages.
Waste collector requests rate increases in its zones
BROOKSVILLE -- Waste Management Inc., trash collector for High Point, Brookridge, Hernando Beach, Pine Island and Spring Hill south of Cortez Boulevard, could win rate increases in all of its zones.
