Clearwater woman arrested in boyfriend's stabbing
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 CLEARWATER — A 38-year-old woman is accused of stabbing her boyfriend Tuesday morning before destroying his clothes and damaging a vehicle...
View Article20 degrees is lowest recorded temperature in Hernando County since January
Times staff Wednesday, December 8, 2010 COUNTYWIDE20 degrees is Lowest reading since JanuaryThe coldest temperatures since January were recorded early Wednesday across Hernando County. A low of 20 was...
View ArticleFewer British travelers coming to Pinellas County
By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Amidst signs that Pinellas tourism is pulling out of a two-year slump, one important part of the business remains in decline.The British...
View ArticleDr. Raymond Sever stood up for underdogs, in politics or his practice
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Times Staff WriterTEMPLE TERRACE — Ophthalmologist Ray Sever moved to Hillsborough County in the late 1960s, a time when civil rights,...
View ArticlePinellas tourism to try to lure more New Yorkers
By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Pinellas tourism promoters are teaming with JetBlue Airways to bring more New Yorkers here on vacation. Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater...
View ArticleAuthorities investigating death at UPARC group home
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 26-year-old female resident of a group home run by the Upper...
View ArticlePetLuv animal clinic in Brooksville a finalist for $25,000 grant
By Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent Wednesday, December 8, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — An animal clinic hoping to teach Hernando children about the humane treatment of pets and the importance of spaying and...
View ArticleModest hero honored for saving child's life
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 SPRING HILL — For Carlos Gonzalez, it was a simple twist of fate — and warm weather — that helped him become a lifesaver.Gonzalez was...
View ArticleIncrease in London flights to push almost 23,000 more passengers through...
Times staff Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Two additional daily flights to London from Tampa International Airport will generate $20 million in annual spending in Tampa Bay, airport officials say in a...
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Authorities say New Port Richey construction worker, 34, molested 15-year-old...
Times staff Wednesday, December 8, 2010 PORT RICHEY — George A. Baldwin, a 34-year-old construction worker, is accused of sexually molesting a 15-year-old girl. Baldwin of New Port Richey was arrested...
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Holiday man, 24, accused of sexually abusing two young girls when he was a teen
Times staff Wednesday, December 8, 2010 HOLIDAY — A 24-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing two little girls a decade ago, when he was a young teenager himself.Jordan S. McMickle of Holiday was...
View ArticleIn Steinbrenner's shadow, a golden tradition endures
By Colleen Jenkins, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 TAMPA — In the dark hours after her police officer husband's August 2009 death, Cindy Roberts worried about how she would provide for...
View ArticleIn George Steinbrenner's shadow, Gold Shield Foundation endures
By Colleen Jenkins, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 TAMPA — In the dark hours after her police officer husband's August 2009 death, Cindy Roberts worried about how she would provide for...
View ArticleHernando County's purchasing agreement with clerk could end in February
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Just three weeks ago, the County Commission decided they wanted Clerk of the Circuit Court Karen Nicolai and her...
View ArticleWoman warns fiance before slashing his throat, deputies say
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 ZEPHYRHILLS — The former college librarian grabbed a knife that was on the bureau — 7-inch blade, military style bayonet — and held it...
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Tarpon Springs High makes big jump to A school in state grading formula
By Joanna Blaz, Times Correspondent Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Principal Clint Herbic announces the school’s A grade to students Tuesday. They crunched the numbers and targeted students and subjects....
View ArticleSt. Petersburg salvage owner arrested on auto theft charges
Times staffTimes staff Wednesday, December 8, 2010 ST. PETERSBURGSALVAGE OWNER CHARGED WITH AUTO THEFTPolice are accusing a salvage owner of car theft and running a chop shop. Scott Sands, who owns...
View ArticleSafety Harbor firefighters lose bid for bonuses
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Wednesday, December 8, 2010 SAFETY HARBOR — City commissioners say this small town, population 17,800, and its firefighters union are like one big happy...
View ArticleTampa police suspect DUI in fatal crash
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010 TAMPA — Nearly three weeks after a 31-year-old man was killed and his passengers badly injured in a crash at a Tampa...
View ArticleLow-cost pet vaccinations available Saturday in Brooksville
Times staff Wednesday, December 8, 2010 BROOKSVILLEPet vaccinations offered at low cost on SaturdayVeterinary staff from the Florida International Teaching Zoo will provide a low-cost pet vaccination...
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