Current law says a former band director faces up to 45 years in prison for allegations that he engaged in sexual activity with a student. ...more

July 17, 2009

Before he resigned as director of the Tampa Sports Authority this month, Henry Saavedra was pulling down a salary of more than $209,000 a year including benefits, a car allowance and other perks. ...more

March 31, 2009

A judge on Friday denied a motion from Casey Anthony's defense attorneys to remove prosecutors from her murder trial but ruled that the defense team can inspect woods where the remains of her slain toddler were found. ...more

January 30, 2009

Prosecutors dropped charges against Luella McAdoo, 69, who was charged with forcing a mentally disabled man to perform a sex act on her. ...more

October 7, 2008

Residents who live along Wildlife Lane on the county's eastside are mobilizing to prevent a company from putting a construction and debris landfill near their homes. ...more

September 19, 2008

A proposed construction and debris landfill earmarked for about 26 acres on the county's eastside has residents there upset. ...more

August 22, 2008

Stockholder-Based Goals Regarding "State To Weigh 47% Rate Hike" (Business, Aug. 12): ...more

August 20, 2008

I am a resident of Hernando County and the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is my elected governing body. ...more

July 10, 2008

Despite an intensive $4 billion drive to protect U.S. embassies, at least 150 American missions abroad fall short of security standards put in place after deadly bombings, The Associated Press has learned. ...more

June 23, 2008

Kentucky Speedway will not have a NASCAR Sprint Cup race in 2009, despite a change in ownership to Bruton Smith. ...more

May 24, 2008