Family escapes fire [Times photos: Douglas R. Clifford] Firefighters, above, battle a house fire at 7282 Ray Browning Road in Brooksville. At left, Tammy Burgess, 21, watches her home burn.

Bones in woods might be remains of missing man with Alzheimer's
Police say clothing found near the skeletal remains match those the World War II veteran was described as wearing.

Charges reduced in blade attack
A man formerly charged with attempted murder gets a 41/2-year prison sentence.

$20,000 piano bid strikes sour note
Springstead High's chorus teacher says the Steinway would last 75 years; board members say it seems extravagant.

Driver criticizes DMV policies that restrict people with multiple sclerosis
Editor: Subject: Has the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles taken the role of physician now?

Campbell, Byrd give it a shot
BROOKSVILLE -- Three teams. Two new coaches. One new district alignment that puts all three schools together.

Conquistadors must slay Goliath
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Pasco-Hernando Community College walked out of last year's NJCCA volleyball tournament in shock.

Holiday events
The following groups and organizations will be hosting Thanksgiving Day dinners on Nov. 23:

Hernando in brief
Road lanes to close near construction zone

Police reports
Teen gets seven years for multiple thefts

Thanksgiving closings
The following businesses and government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving.