In a brawling debate, U.S. Senate candidates tangle in Tampa
By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Friday, October 15, 2010 TAMPA — Republican U.S. Senate frontrunner Marco Rubio may be leading Charlie Crist by double digits but he didn't pull his punches...
View ArticleWhy no deputy at football game where mom was hurt?
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 DUNEDIN — No one can say whether the presence of a sheriff's deputy would have stopped one mother from battering another at a youth football...
View ArticleHernando County religion calendar
By Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent Friday, October 15, 2010 Religion calendarBrooksvilleEden Baptist Church, 22308 Lake Lindsey Road, will celebrate its 165th homecoming with a special service at...
View ArticleThree hospitalized in I-75 crash near Brandon
Times staff Friday, October 15, 2010 BRANDON — A three-car accident tied up traffic on northbound Interstate 75 Friday afternoon and sent three people to a local hospital. An Oldsmobile in the left...
View ArticleGelber makes rounds in Tampa Bay area
By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 TAMPA — Dan Gelber said Friday he is the most qualified candidate in the race for Florida's attorney general, and the only one who won't...
View ArticleMadeira Beach commissioners balk at fishing industry grant
By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent Friday, October 15, 2010 MADEIRA BEACH — Just a week after agreeing to participate in a state grant that would protect the city's fishing industry, city...
View ArticleHernando Aero Modelers host Charity Air Show on Oct. 16
Times staff Friday, October 15, 2010 Brooksville Contests, races, more at charity air show today The Hernando Aero Modelers will present a Charity Air Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the club...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New air packs will help Largo firefighters breathe a little easier
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 Largo firefighters Bob DiMarco, left, and Joe Turner remove a 250-pound dummy Thursday in a training exercise that uses the department’s new...
View ArticleFormer professional wrestler Luna Vachon died of accidental drug overdose
Times staff Friday, October 15, 2010 PORT RICHEYWrestler died of accidental overdoseLuna Vachon, the 48-year-old former professional wrestler whose body was found Aug. 27 in her Port Richey home, died...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spring Hill to celebrate 40th anniversary at...
By Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent Friday, October 15, 2010 This photo was taken Oct. 17, 1970, at one of the early organizational meetings at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The church is...
View ArticleConcerts, festivals, volunteer opportunities and more
Times staff Friday, October 15, 2010 St. PetersburgConcert planned today at Souly His MinistriesSouly His Ministries is hosting a concert titled "A Walk with Jesus" at 3 p.m. today at Pilgrim...
View ArticleAqua Utilities proposal would double water bills for some Pasco customers
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 PORT RICHEY — Jasmine Lakes residents could see their water bills double under a proposed rate hike pending with the Public Service...
View ArticleCandidates state their cases at Hernando County Chamber of Commerce forum
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — It's crunch time for candidates seeking to distinguish themselves from their opponents before the Nov. 2 elections — and when...
View ArticleCelebration to mark Marine Corps' 235th birthday
Times staff Friday, October 15, 2010 Hernando BeachBirthday celebration to honor Marine CorpsMarine Corps League, Daly Detachment 1002, will host a birthday celebration for the U.S. Marine Corps'...
View ArticleHernando Employment and Training Association helps locals land jobs
By Shary Lyssy Marshall, Times Correspondent Friday, October 15, 2010 SPRING HILL — After dropping her husband off Wednesday morning, Deb Sims began to cry. Not because he was leaving her alone for...
View ArticleBusiness seminars, promotions, awards and more in Hernando County
By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 Business digestBriefsThe Book Fair at 1219 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, celebrates its 27th year in business with a week of prize drawings and a...
View ArticleTorah's ancient call to go forth on a journey has current appeal
By Mindy Rubenstein, Times Correspondent Friday, October 15, 2010 The Jewish people recently celebrated the new year, along with the culmination of reading the Torah, or Hebrew Bible. And while the...
View ArticleHouse District 44 opponents mince no words
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Ask the candidates in the race for the Florida House District 44 seat why they are seeking the office and they both...
View ArticlePalm Harbor University High's IB program could be safe, superintendent says
Times staff Friday, October 15, 2010 PALM HARBOR Palm Harbor High IB program could be safe Palm Harbor University High School IB students and parents, you've been heard. After hearing your outcry over...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday continues at Coachman Park
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Friday, October 15, 2010 J.D. Johnson of Jacksonville blackens gator tail nuggets at the festival on Thursday. CLEARWATER — The forecast calls for...
View Article