Spring Hill driver killed when his car is thrust into semi's path

SPRING HILL

Driver killed when car thrust in semi's path

A Spring Hill man was killed early Tuesday in a multi-vehicle accident at U.S. 19 and U.S. 98 in Citrus County. Kevin R. Bronsdon, 46, was stopped in a northbound lane of U.S. 19 waiting for a red light to change when a 1999 Chevrolet pickup struck his 1995 Saturn from behind, knocking it into a semitrailer truck that was turning east onto U.S. 98, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver of the pickup ran from the scene, and law enforcement personnel were searching for him in the woods near Homosassa. The driver of the semi, Jose Rodriguez, 57, of Temple Terrace, was uninjured.

Sign up now for adult ed classes

Hernando County Schools' Adult Education Department is now accepting registration for the new fall schedule of classes. Brochures are available at all Hernando County library branches, as well as online at hernandoschools.org (go to "School Sites" and select "Adult Ed/GED from the drop-down menu). Residents can register from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays at the office at Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California St. For information, call (352) 797-7091.

Dawn Center's benefit canceled

Due to low ticket sales, the Dinner of Hope to benefit the Dawn Center has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Friday at the Palace Grand. Those who purchased tickets can contact the center at (352) 684-7191. The Dawn Center, Hernando County's center for victims of domestic and sexual violence, provides a crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group advocacy and legal advocacy.

Veterans hall hosts Big Band dance

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209 will host a Big Band dance with the Frankie Dee New York Orchestra from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the post, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive. Admission is $10. Food will be available for purchase, starting at 1 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded. Reservations are suggested. Call Mary at (352) 596-9486.

COUNTYWIDE

Foster group needs backpack funds

Kinship4Kids is seeking donations for a back-to-school backpack program for foster children. The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization's mission is to locate foster parents and foster adoptive parents for children in the foster care system. All donations are tax-deductible. Checks can be mailed to Kinship4Kids at P.O. Box 5450, Spring Hill, FL 34611. For information, call Kathy Burke at (352) 442-7499 or visit the Web site at kinship4kids.com.



Today's meetings

Spring Hill Fire Rescue Commission, 6 p.m. union negotiations and 7 p.m. regular meeting, 3445 Bob Hartung Court, Spring Hill.



Today's pick

Fairgrounds improvements workshop series: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4552.