Holocaust survivor spreads message of forgiveness
By Mindy Rubenstein, Times Correspondent Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Eva Mozes Kor and her twin survived genetic experiments at the hands of Dr. Josef Mengele during the Holocaust. NEW PORT RICHEY —...
View ArticlePinellas deputies accuse Tampa ex-con of trying to seduce a child via Internet
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 Brendan Tyson O’Neill, 34, was arrested late Wednesday night on charges of seduction of a child using the Internet and traveling to...
View ArticleThird-busiest hurricane season winds to a close with little impact to the U.S.
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 It was the third-busiest hurricane season in 160 years.September and October never have produced more tropical storms.Five storms...
View ArticleBail reduced, but Brandon High counselor remains in jail on child porn charges
Times staff Thursday, November 11, 2010 TAMPA — A Brandon High guidance counselor remained in jail Thursday night after a judge reduced his bail to $90,000 earlier that morning.Bail for Robert...
View ArticleWoman, 19, dies in Valrico crash
By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 VALRICO — Nicole Petracci's friends knew her as a "wild child" and "party girl."She got into a car crash once and wrote on a MySpace...
View ArticleCountryside High explores options on rigorous academic program
By Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 CLEARWATER — Countryside High parents still can weigh in on which rigorous academic program they'd like to see at their...
View ArticleRace routes for Clearwater's last Ironman 70.3 World Championship
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 CLEARWATER — It's Ironman time again. On Saturday morning, about 1,800 fitness fanatics in spandex will plunge into the water off...
View ArticleHernando entertainment calendar
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 It's a jungle out there Wildlife Rehabilitation of Hernando, 360 Suncoast Blvd., Spring Hill, will present WildFest 2010 from 10 a.m. to...
View ArticleSpirit Airlines special offers $9 one-way fares Tampa to Fort Lauderdale
By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 No-frills carrier Spirit Airlines is offering $9 one-way fares between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale today and Friday to mark the addition...
View ArticlePolice: Largo man concocted theft story to cover his crime
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 LARGO — An 18-year-old Largo man who called police to report a burglary at his home was arrested Wednesday after officers determined he...
View ArticleWhere History Lives displays and tours salute veterans
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — What started out as a day to honor veterans with the annual Veterans Appreciation Parade on Saturday has grown into a...
View ArticleMusic, entertainment, live performances around Hernando County
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 Bar Envy: 11060 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. DJ Rhinestone from Wild 94.1 FM, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. Latin Night, 9 p.m.-2 a.m....
View ArticleSalvation Army now says Jim Norman won't be replaced
Times staff Thursday, November 11, 2010 TAMPA — The Salvation Army will not replace former community liaison Jim Norman, Maj. Larry Broome said Thursday.Although army spokesman Steve Dick said...
View Article2nd car caused bicyclist's death, witness says
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 THONOTOSASSA — When a bicyclist died Nov. 1 on Fowler Avenue, investigators said a pickup truck entered a triangular safety zone...
View ArticleFuneral home receptionist Nancy Jacey looked past her own cancer
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 TAMPA — Customers who entered Blount and Curry Funeral Home's Carrollwood office often had little to look forward to in the coming...
View ArticleHudson triplet, 5, laid to rest after tragic accident
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 ARIPEKA — Visitation wasn't supposed to start for another half-hour, but the church lot was full. People parked in the sand and weeds,...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg neighborhood group's e-mail discussion sparks allegations of...
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — It started with a benign message promoting the Quaker-sponsored Circus McGurkis fair in a neighborhood coalition's...
View ArticleSyd Entel Galleries interprets the dress in 'dream show'
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Thursday, November 11, 2010 “This is my dream show,” says Susan Benjamin, placing an art dress made from a gasoline can on a pedestal. “I love dresses. I...
View ArticleCouples needed for dance contest that will benefit Boys and Girls Club
By Times staff Thursday, November 11, 2010 SPRING HILL Couples needed in dance competition to benefit kids Dance couples are being sought to participate in the Dancing Like the Stars fundraiser Jan. 8...
View ArticleHernando officials agree to rush meetings to help ministry win expansion grant
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 11, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — It was a sad day, pastor Bruce Gimbel of Jericho Road ministries told the County Commission on Tuesday.The day before,...
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