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FLORIDIAN
[Times photo: Carlton Ward Jr.]
One man's passion for astronomy created a worldwide community of stargazers. But now the darkness he loves has taken on another meaning. Story |
Citrus digest
Florida World War II Memorial exhibit will be dedicated in Tallahassee
Bad weather delays cranes another day
CHASSAHOWITZKA -- Facing some of the worst flying conditions in their protracted journey, the ultralight pilots leading a flock of whooping cranes to Citrus County decided to stay on the ground Saturday.
Wooten may cast a pivotal vote
INVERNESS -- The analogy was one of Josh Wooten's favorites last year along the campaign trail, his way of describing a growing county at the crossroads.
Here's an idea that wasn't taken lightly
The county commissioners listened intently as their legal advisers laid out the options on Tuesday afternoon. This, they understood, was tricky business.
Crystal River Pirates' guys up front had a great run
Editor: In his Nov. 21 article, Pirates are not looking back, staff writer Carey Freeman did a credible job of chronicling the Crystal River Pirates football teams' playoff experience, including the recent second round loss to the talented Milton Panthers. However, Mr. Freeman also committed a faux pas that sits poorly with this writer and, I suspect, others.
Feeney should be up front while punishing Argenziano
Choosing sides in the long-running feud between Florida House Speaker Tom Feeney and Rep. Nancy Argenziano is sort of like choosing between a poke in the nose or a kick in the kiester. Both can be painful and embarrassing, but only one leaves a scar you can see.
Week in review
LIFE SENTENCE: A judge sentenced James Lee Earley to life in prison for sexually abusing a girl from the time she was 7 until she turned 14 and became pregnant with his baby. Earley, 46, of Beverly Hills was convicted in October on a count of sexual battery on a child younger than 12, a capital sex crime that carries an automatic penalty of life in prison.
Coach pulls double duty
LECANTO -- Greg Hamilton taught classes, served as school athletic director and coached volleyball at Seven Rivers Christian this fall.
