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Two families open their homes to two sets of sisters on Adoption Day
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 12, 2010 Melissa Maynard, 41, left, of Port Richey, introduces her adoptive daughters, Saira Maynard, 5, center, and Kindra Maynard, 4, to Judge...
View ArticleTwo injured in St. Pete crash
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG - Two people were injured in a crash early Saturday morning.The crash, at Beach Drive and Eighth Avenue NE, happened shortly after 1:30...
View ArticleFire under control at Tampa storage facility that holds flammable materials
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 TAMPA — A fire broke out at a fuel storage facility in Tampa Saturday morning. No one was injured.Rescuers arrived to 1717 E Busch Blvd....
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After 18 hours in gulf, missing fishermen brought ashore
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 After rescue Saturday, Randy Waldorf of Kansas hugs Alex Tiry, left, and Rachael Fulghum, right, while Ken Harper of Colorado talks to...
View ArticleHernando deputies collecting food donations for holiday meals today
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 SPRING HILL/BROOKSVILLE Holiday meals Donations to be collected today Deputies from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Community Oriented Policing and Problem...
View ArticleLamp causes fire at East Tampa duplex, no one injured
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 TAMPA — Less than an hour after a fire at a Busch Boulevard storage facility was extinguished, crews were on the scene of another blaze,...
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Sand Key condo owners sue over management of shared guardhouse
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 The towers of South Beach Condominiums on Sand Key, from left, 1480 and 1460 Gulf Blvd., share the cost of keeping their gatehouse...
View ArticleHernando County government meetings
By Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 Here is a listing of public meetings scheduled for this week:MondayBrooksville Community Redevelopment Agency, 6:30 p.m., council chambers, Brooksville City...
View ArticleHernando County blood mobile locations
By Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 The LifeSouth Community Blood Center mobile unit will be at the following locations this week.Today — Bus 1, 8 to 11 a.m., Moose Lodge 1676, 17129 Wiscon...
View ArticleGroups challenge smokers to kick habit for Great American Smokeout
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 CountywideGo smoke-free for 24 hours on ThursdayIn celebration of the 35th Great American Smokeout, the Tobacco Free Hernando Partnership, the Hernando County...
View ArticleMilitary news
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 Military newsAir Force Staff Sgt. Timothy J. Smith, son of Timothy and Susan Smith of Largo, has arrived for duty at Norman, Okla. Smith is a recruiter assigned...
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Cadalesi chapter of DAR celebrates anniversary
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 Shephard’s Beach Resort Team won the Clearwater Beach Chamber Golf Challenge. Left to right, the team consists of Paul Andrews, Chris Karamitsos, Steve Ekovich,...
View ArticleSome Pasco high schools still upgrading systems for computer-based FCAT testing
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 HUDSON — After years of talk, the Florida Department of Education plans to begin moving FCAT testing to computers in the...
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Elites of Hernando High sports honored, but who's missing?
By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Saturday, November 13, 2010 Myra Varn looks on as her son, Tom Varn Jr., talks about his father, Tom Leland Varn, during the Hernando High School Sports Hall of Fame...
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Former Coral Sands Motel in Hudson is demolished
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 The Westside Efficiency Motel, formerly the Coral Sands Motel, was built in 1954 as a stopover for travelers heading to Clearwater...
View ArticleHow to help out for the holidays in Hernando
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 To help children and families in need during the Christmas season, various organizations are seeking donations and assistance.• The Retired Senior Volunteer...
View ArticleParticipants wanted for Church Street Christmas in Dade City
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 DADE CITYParticipants wanted for Christmas eventThe annual Church Street Christmas, which brings hundreds of people to town to stroll among the classic old...
View ArticleWounded veterans to bike 350 miles across Florida in Ride 2 Recovery
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010 For Greg Amira, almost nothing beats the freedom of being on his recumbent bicycle. When he's riding, it seems his cares are a million...
View ArticleInvestigation Station children's museum will hold bicycle ride fundraiser
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEYBike ride will raise funds for museum exhibitInvestigation Station, a nonprofit children's museum that brings exhibits to schools, child care...
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FSU student from Oldsmar advances to semifinals in "Jeopardy!" College...
Times staff Saturday, November 13, 2010 Tottle OldsmarFSU student has another shot at 'Jeopardy!' winLea Tottle, an Oldsmar native and 2008 graduate of Palm Harbor University High School's...
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