St. Petersburg mayor shows strong interest in audit of house purchase tied to...
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — When first told in August about the city's purchase of a Childs Park home owned by the aunt of a top city...
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Sexual harassment accusations pile up for Pasco school worker
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 David Simpson was accused multiple times. LAND O'LAKES — Plant manager David A. Simpson got a 10-day unpaid suspension and a...
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Tampa mom lived to help her autistic son, family recalls
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 TAMPA — She lived for her son.Most decisions Larsen Hunt made — from her career plans to living arrangements — revolved around what...
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East Lake High coach's family knows dedication doesn't stop when season ends
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Michelle Hudson, wife of East Lake High’s head football coach Bob Hudson, carves a pumpkin with son Jake, 14, Tuesday night. Coach...
View ArticleMan jailed after bizarre incidents on Indian Rocks Beach
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — Pinellas sheriff's deputies said they arrested a local resident on multiple charges Wednesday evening after he jumped...
View ArticleCycle for Life Tour in Pasco benefits cystic fibrosis research
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 27, 2010 The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Tampa chapter is hosting a Eurand CF Cycle for Life Tour event Saturday in New Port Richey. The 17 city,...
View ArticleIn the final stretch, Hillsborough School Board candidates take few chances
By Tom Marshall, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 SEFFNER — With less than a week until Tuesday's election, candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board were playing it safe...
View ArticleSergeants at Pasco County Sheriff's Office withdraw from Fraternal Order of...
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Sergeants at the Pasco County Sheriff's Office voted last week to withdraw from the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents Pasco's...
View ArticleLandfill developer challenges new Pasco County rules
By Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 DADE CITY — The battle over a politically unpopular landfill proposed east of town raged on Wednesday, with developers challenging state...
View ArticlePort Richey City Council bickers over ex-staffers charges of mismanagement
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 PORT RICHEY — Talk about tense.Allegations of deceit, arguments among the council, sharp rebukes aimed at city leadership — Tuesday...
View ArticleDade City seeks federal aid to improve old Lykes citrus plant site
By Ebony Windom, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 27, 2010 DADE CITY — City officials are exploring obtaining "brownfield" status for the Dade City Business Center to qualify for funding and...
View ArticlePort Richey City Council replaces outdoor noise rule with less strict limit
Times staff Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Port Richey Less strict limit replaces rule on outdoor noise Turn the music back up, business owners — the city rule banning amplified outdoor sounds has ended....
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Big money, clashing views punctuate brutal District 57 state House race
By Janet Zink, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Stacy Frank, 55, left, and Dana Young, 45, vie to represent South Tampa, Westchase and Town ’N Country. TAMPA — After spending a recent...
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Halloween events, from haunted houses to dinner dances, in Pasco County
Times staff Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Halloween events Friday Spook West: Many theaters boast about being haunted. Stage West will prove it! Come tour the haunted theater. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday...
View ArticleFind the perfect Halloween event in North Pinellas
By Times staff Wednesday, October 27, 2010 TodayBark-o-Ween: Fluffy Puppies holds its fourth annual dog friendly Halloween event with a doggie kissing booth, pet portraits, goodie bags, drink and food...
View Article'OxyContin changed Brandon forever'
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 27, 2010 The tributes tell of young lives cut short by drug abuse and families left behind to wonder if they could have prevented tragedy. • They...
View ArticleBetter for Alex Sink to admit she peeked, then move on
Ernest Hooper, Metro Columnist Wednesday, October 27, 2010 The cover up always seems worse than the crime, so maybe that's why Alex Sink's gaffe in Monday's gubernatorial debate drew so much...
View ArticleJudge: Defense attorneys can interview Bloomingdale library rape trial juror
By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Thursday, October 28, 2010 TAMPA — Defense attorneys for Kendrick Morris got permission Thursday morning to interview a juror who said he thought the jury...
View ArticleTwo people wounded in North Tampa drug-related shooting
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Thursday, October 28, 2010 TAMPA — Two people were wounded in a drug-related shooting early Thursday in north Tampa, police said.The shooting happened before 5...
View ArticleKevin Ambler says he'll stop fighting to oust Jim Norman from Nov. 2 ballot
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Thursday, October 28, 2010 TAMPA — Kevin Ambler says he will not fight an appellate court's ruling that put Jim Norman back on Tuesday's ballot for state Senate...
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