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Preparing for breakfast
[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
A spider rebuilds its dew-covered web in the Withlacoochee State Forest early Wednesday. The weight of the dew had broken some of the silk strands at the core of the bug trap. |
Stations fined for spiking gas prices
Three establishments in Citrus County were fined between $500 and $2,500 for suddenly raising their prices after the Sept. 11 attacks.
WTI seeks an aide in criminal justice
The "facilitator" would screen applicants and handle information requests for the law enforcement academy.
Lawyer: Abuse led to slaying
Patricia Hale's lawyer says she will fight charges that she murdered her husband on the grounds that he had abused her.
Reopen Yeomans Park soon
Crystal River City Manager Phil Lilly and Police Chief Jim Farley probably had the best of intentions, but their decision to close Yeomans Park based on nebulous allegations of illicit sexual activity was an overreaction.
On condos vote, hold politicians accountable
Editor: There probably is only one way to get through to the Citrus County commissioners about voting against the proposed Halls River Retreat condos, because the petition with 2,500 signatures did not seem to move the commissioners who support it.
3 residents are Olympic torchbearers
The Olympic torch isn't coming to the county, but three local residents are going to the torch.
Teacher honored for JROTC leadership
The award is given to teachers who show ability, leadership, growth of ROTC classes and community involvement.
Newsmakers
FCE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: Floral City Elementary announces its Students of the Month for October: Prekindergarten -- Alexia Borozan, Derek Starkweather, Colton Medina, Megan Pasag;
Students learn to speak up
High school and middle school students attend a statewide conference on preventing school violence.
Jingle Bell set for third run
Cooler weather and a large crowd of spectators attract athletes to the holiday 5K event organized by the Citrus Road Runners Club.
Hurricane guard has career night
Overlooked by Dunnellon's defense, Citrus' Joel Miller scores 30 in an 83-65 victory.
