Spring cleaning [Times photo: Ron Thompson] A school of Jack Crevalle swim beneath a fallen leaf in the headwaters of the Homosassa River on a recent day. The saltwater fish congregate in the freshwater spring where the 72-degree water cleanses them of parasites.

Jan Glidewell
Debate over street name: Is real issue stationery?
Nothing creates environmentalists faster than plans to build a highway, pipeline or commercial water pumping operation.

Lawmakers' views differ on session
Rep. Nancy Argenziano, a Republican, is upset enough by the Florida Supreme Court's actions that she would support adding justices.

Officers catch Brown Schools' boys
Two boys, 16 and 17, had pushed out a window and left the center. They are stopped in a stolen car in Lee County.

Incidents at facility increase concerns
LECANTO -- Opponents of the Brown Schools say recent incidents there, from reports of sexual assaults and battery to two students who escaped the facility and allegedly stole a car, are unequivocal proof the facility should never have been allowed to open in Citrus County.

Commission to tackle looming growth issues
Today's commission agenda will cover everything from zoning to the design of "big-box" structures.

Citrus in brief
Wildfire has grown but is under control

Interim principal receives top support
Superintendent David Hickey asks the School Board to promote Crystal River Middle School's assistant principal.

All-Citrus/Hernando volleyball team
SHERRY ATWOOD, senior setter, Seven Rivers Christian: Transfer from Keswick Christian sparked Warriors' surprising trip to state semifinals with steady serve, solid sets.

Panthers claw way to unbeaten start
The Lecanto boys are perfect -- barely.

Performers of the week
R.J. McIntyre, Lecanto boys basketball