Hernando County is very fortunate to have our new dog park open and available to our families and their pets. As with any privilege, there are responsibilities that go with it. Courtesy, safety, consideration of others and good hygiene are on the top of the responsibility list. As a responsible pet parent, you likely know the official rules of for our Rotary Centennial off-leash/on-leash dog park, and below are some additional recommendations by Stephanie Grasmick on the Associated Content Web site on Pet Park Petiquette: ...more

February 15, 2009

Burt Wood fell in love with basset hounds several years ago. The long-eared, droopy-eyed, short-legged dogs are a popular choice among dog owners. ...more

February 15, 2009

A 13-year-old boy was reportedly whipped with a belt for using too much air freshener. ...more

December 16, 2008

Deputy Darla Marie Van Wrinkle bounded into her new job at the sheriff's office Wednesday. ...more

November 21, 2008

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites is not only appealing to a guest's vision but also his sense of smell and hearing as part of a worldwide brand relaunch. ...more

October 12, 2008

I got an e-mail announcing the reissue of two albums by Volcano Suns, the band formed by Peter Prescott following the breakup of Mission of Burma. ...more

October 10, 2008

Our entire lives we've rescued pets from shelters. I really believe that at some level these dogs and cats bonded so tightly with our family because they realized we'd rescued them. Am I only fantasizing, or do you think such pets know their lives have been saved? - S.P., Minneapolis, MN ...more

July 6, 2008

SEBRING — Sheriff's detectives needed a keen sense of smell and sharp ears Wednesday to locate a marijuana growhouse operation, the 60th growhouse raided in the county since November 2006. A strong marijuana smell and the sound of growhouse electrical equipment led to the arrest of a Sebring man and woman in connection with the alleged operation at 8460 Tubbs Ranch Road, in Sebring, off of U.S. 98. ...more

December 14, 2007