Citrus digest
Willie Nelson plays today at Rock Crusher Canyon

Third developer takes stab at costly condos
Building is set to begin again at River Cove Landings, even as residents complain of problems and neglect.

Sex act sentence raises eyebrows
The 12-year prison term for a man convicted of having sex with a minor surprises friends, family and a legal expert.

It's a shame what some local folks have done
Pity Hank Baggett, our soon-to-be former Animal Control director. Not only is he about to lose a job he's had for 11 years, but he's going out under a cloud of embarrassment.

Sex act sentence raises eyebrows
The 12-year prison term for a man convicted of having sex with a minor surprises friends, family and a legal expert.

Taxpayer money shouldn't fund airboat ramp
A recent newspaper report said that once the Wysong dam is in place, most boaters will use the lock to skirt the dam during daylight hours, but officials are trying to figure out how nighttime airboats can go around the structure.

Lecanto gets a scare before berth in state
LECANTO -- A collective sigh of relief could be heard from the Lecanto players after Friday's 4-3 win over Gainesville Eastside in a Class 2A regional. This one was close.

District baseball and softball tournaments
SOFTBALL

Castiglione, mom connect to end slump
INVERNESS -- Darcy Streit had seen enough. Tired of watching her daughter, Citrus third baseman Krissi Castiglione, continually struggle at the plate, Streit decided to step in and give some much-needed advice.

Two of a kind
Bullion sisters are leaders for Crystal River.

Senior near end of great career
LECANTO -- Thursday was senior night.

The week in review
ANIMAL CONTROL: Hank Baggett, director of the county's animal control division, has been on paid leave since April 11. County officials say he shot and killed a stray feral cat that was living in a tree, then failed to note the shooting in the case file.