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When family defends father who molested daughters, judge steps in with outrage
By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Circuit Judge Chet Tharpe heard the family of a molester ask for probation for the man. TAMPA — Each day, Circuit Judge Chet Tharpe...
View ArticleTwo people on motorcycle are killed in Pasco crash
Times staff Tuesday, October 26, 2010 New Port RicheyTwo people on a motorcycle killed in crashTwo people on a motorcycle were killed in a crash Tuesday evening that shut down a stretch of Little...
View ArticlePedestrian on U.S. 19 struck by car, killed
Times staff Tuesday, October 26, 2010 SPRING HILLU.S. 19 pedestrian killed; Driver, Passenger tested A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed late Monday while crossing U.S. 19, according to the...
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Go Green Electronic Recycling debuts in Hernando County with haunted house...
By Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Chris Taylor, 19, hangs a skeleton Tuesday in the haunted house at Go Green Electric Recycling Inc. in Spring Hill. The company is...
View ArticleMan who claims he'll buy, restore Biltmore has questionable past
By Rodney Thrash and Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 BELLEAIR — This weekend, Thomas Gavin was anything but shy.He fired off an e-mail to Belleair Mayor Gary Katica in...
View ArticleLawyer says Pinellas client had no intent to kill or kidnap
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 LARGO — Four young men got into a white Chevy Malibu late the night of Sept. 7, 2008, and when the ride ended, none of their lives would...
View ArticleSlicing impact fees didn't stimulate Hernando County's real estate industry
By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Remember when the County Commission cut impact fees nearly in half last year?Realtor Gary Schraut said it was all about "jobs, jobs, jobs.''...
View ArticleHernando Harmonizers to serve as singing waiters at Pizza Hut Nov. 8
Times staff Tuesday, October 26, 2010 SPRING HILLChorus to serve as singing waiters Nov. 8Members of the Hernando Harmonizers chorus and quarters will serve as singing waiters from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8...
View ArticleHernando to begin talks on new dredging company
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — In an effort to get the stalled Hernando Beach Channel dredge project moving again, the County Commission agreed Tuesday...
View ArticleParishioner shocked by electioneering from the pulpit
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 WIMAUMA — After the praise songs and prayer, Pastor Arlen Beck approached the pulpit last Sunday to deliver a sermon titled Wake...
View ArticleTroopers identify two people killed in motorcycle crash in Pasco
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — Two people on a motorcycle were killed in a five-vehicle crash Tuesday evening that shut down a stretch of Little...
View ArticleLease renewal with Skydive City pulls Zephyrhills into bitter fight
By Ebony Windom, Times Correspondent Tuesday, October 26, 2010 ZEPHYRHILLS — The city has been roped into the legal battle over Skydive City, with one attorney threatening legal action Monday night...
View ArticlePinellas to require new Rays to be in county if tourism taxes provide funding
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 26, 2010 CLEARWATER — The Pinellas County Commission will require that a new baseball stadium for the Rays be built in the county if tourism tax...
View ArticleTeenager accused of murder, robbery in death of east Tampa man
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 TAMPA — Police arrested a 17-year-old early Wednesday in a robbery-slaying of a man in his east Tampa home.Devin McKendree is accused...
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Last of Walker Middle School defendants sentenced to juvenile probation
By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Randall Moye, one of four teens accused in the brutal attack on a Walker Middle student, was sentenced Wednesday morning to juvenile...
View ArticleSouth Tampa religion calendar
Times staff Wednesday, October 27, 2010 St. Joseph Church Fall Festival: The festival featuring carnival rides, games, kiddie rides, entertainment and ethnic foods runs from 5 to 11 p.m. today, 3 p.m....
View ArticleBenefit markets, sales, shows scheduled across Hernando County
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 COUNTYWIDEMany benefit flea markets, sales on tapThe following benefit flea markets, yard sales and arts and craft shows are planned:• Mariner Craft Group annual bazaar, 8...
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Springstead opens halls to visitors for Horror High on Saturday
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Springstead High teacher Todd Toomer drags a “bloody” hand down a locker for a commercial for the Horror High event. SPRING...
View ArticleClearwater's Blast Friday returns with country music
Times staff Wednesday, October 27, 2010 ClearwaterBlast Friday returns with country musicThe free event BLAST Friday, formerly called Fourth Friday, returns to downtown Clearwater on Friday from 5:30...
View ArticleEducator and choir director Ollie Hunter demanded the best
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 TAMPA — Ollie S.H. Hunter was one of those leaders who stepped into the role easily, as if reasoning someone had to lead and it...
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