One hundred eighty-eight: That number is less than half of the number of "gifted" students we have in Hernando County. That is the number who signed up for the new gifted center at Explorer K-8. The first question that comes to mind is: What happens to the rest of the gifted students? Are they now left without the proper classes and education that is geared for them? ...more

June 6, 2008

Bingo. If you do not want to work the games, there are other areas in which you can use your time. For more information, call a board member or Chuck Premorel at 352-397-3351. The other area needing volunteers is the Crime Watch program. According to those in law enforcement, the rise of crime in this area is alarming. Surrounding areas on three sides have Crime Watch, so that leaves the criminals who are brave enough to come here with their gangs, etc. No, you do not have to apprehend these troublemakers; the law is there for that. It makes it difficult for these criminals to do their work when they are being watched by everyone in our town, so stay tuned for more details about the next meeting or call Mona Premorel at 352-397-3351. ...more

May 25, 2008

Ask a roomful of health advocates, cancer specialists and policy wonks the best way to attack the dangers of cigarette smoking, and they'll all suggest the same weapon: teenagers. ...more

January 11, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO - A package of Dole salad mix that tested positive for E. coli has triggered a recall in at least nine states, prompting new produce fears almost exactly a year after a nationwide spinach scare. ...more

September 19, 2007