Largo police say woman's kidnapping report is bogus
By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 CLEARWATER — Monica Marie Kirchner led Largo police to believe that two men — one of them a one-legged amputee on crutches — held her...
View ArticlePasco sheriff makes robocalls for Corcoran in state house 45 race
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — In recent months, Pasco Sheriff Bob White has spoken out twice about an issue that stretches far beyond the county...
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Tarpon Springs woman sells postcards in effort to save her home
By Martine Powers, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 Cobb snaps photos of natural vistas around Tarpon Springs, then turns them into postcards she sells for $1. TARPON SPRINGS — The...
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Classes start Aug. 23 at PHCC's new Spring Hill campus
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 Adreanna Marks, 18, right, keeps her clipboard handy Thursday as she leads a group of students and parents on a tour of Pasco-Hernando...
View ArticleConcept of new Pier won't come until St. Petersburg decides how it will be used
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — The Pier is dead. Long live the Pier.A new Pier will rise from the ashes of the iconic inverted pyramid, but before it...
View ArticlePasco County cases put spotlight on kids who commit sex crimes
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 This week, three 13-year-old boys were arrested on charges they sexually abused younger children. The cases are not related. The...
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Florida's failing schools consider desperate measures until they make the grade
By Rebecca Catalanello and Tom Marshall, Times Staff Writers Thursday, August 19, 2010 Gibbs High School principal Kevin Gordon talks with members of his staff Thursday during a teachers meeting. “I’m...
View ArticleGroup works to develop potential routes for ferry linking Tampa Bay area
By Jared Leone, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 19, 2010 Start with a stay at a St. Pete Beach resort. Take a ferry across Tampa Bay to the Channel District. Then maybe meander over to Ybor City....
View ArticleEthics complaint filed against state Senate candidate Jim Norman
By Janet Zink, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 20, 2010 TAMPA — A Valrico attorney said Friday he filed a complaint with the Florida Division on Ethics against state Senate candidate Jim Norman.Paul...
View ArticleWriters group feels pinched by Largo fee increase
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 20, 2010 LARGO — The city raised recreation fees for everything from pool use to room rental earlier this year in hopes the added revenue could...
View ArticleClearwater religion briefs
Times staff Friday, August 20, 2010 Celebrating women's suffrageUnitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 531-7704 or visit uuclearwater.org.• The Pasco and West...
View ArticleWomen look forward to retreat hosted by church in Hernando County
By Gail Hollenbeck, Time Correspondent Friday, August 20, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The women from Journey Christian Center church enjoyed their time at the Lakewood Retreat Christian Camp and Conference...
View ArticleEarly bird deadline this week for Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
Times staff Friday, August 20, 2010 Early Bird Deadline this Week for Chamber Cup Golf: Early bird registration of $100 per golfer ends Friday for the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual...
View ArticleToday is last chance for early voting in Hernando County
Times staff Friday, August 20, 2010 BROOKSVILLE/ SPRING HILL2 sites open today for Last of early votingToday is the last day for early voting for Hernando County primary elections, which will be...
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Teachers feel the first-day jitters, too
By Rhonda Iovino, Times Correspondent Friday, August 20, 2010 ON THE COVER: Monique Desir, a second-grade teacher at Frontier, constructs her word wall for the new school year. “I come in over the...
View ArticleMelvin, a shorthair tabby, is pet of the week
Times staff Friday, August 20, 2010 Melvin is a 1-year-old domestic shorthair tabby. He is social and is usually the first cat to greet people as they walk through the door. Melvin loves attention and...
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Early voting in Hernando wraps up
Times staff Friday, August 20, 2010 Mary and Harold Henderson, both 89, of Brooksville, fill out their ballots during early voting at the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Office on Wednesday...
View ArticleFlorida gubernatorial candidates support E-Verify system to solve immigration...
By Cristina Silva, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 20, 2010 Regardless of who voters name as the state's next chief executive, Florida's latest strategy for countering illegal immigration will...
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Judge's ruling threatens off-site parking for Caddy's
By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent Friday, August 20, 2010 Caddy’s owner Tony Amico says he will “defend myself to every extent of the law.” TREASURE ISLAND — Sunset Beach residents won a...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg fisherman spent last moments doing what he loved
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 20, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Phillip E. Johnson was every bit the outdoorsman. He loved to fish and hunt. He made little houses for birds and possums....
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