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Strong support for red light cameras in Hillsborough, Pinellas

By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Billy Faedo was stopped at a Tampa intersection on Christmas Eve when his light turned green. He prepared to turn left when a scooter flew...

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East Lake firefighters' Muscular Dystrophy boot drive raises $6,600

Times staff Tuesday, December 28, 2010 EAST LAKEMD boot drive by firefighters raises $6,600Firefighters for the East Lake Fire District raised $6,600 in their annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot...

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Bone-chilling cold, but only a little damage to Hernando County crops

By Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Hernando County Cooperative Extension director Stacy Strickland, right, talks with Rollo Menchaca of Beasley Farms on Tuesday morning....

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Two Spring Hill teens face burglary charges in gang recruiting

By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 SPRING HILL — The boys had two ways to join the gang, and neither option would be a cakewalk. A 14-year-old Spring Hill boy approached at...

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East Gateway residents object to possible WorkNet Pinellas move

By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Leon Anderson, 53, of Clearwater circles the parking lot at 1315 Cleveland St. WorkNet Pinellas wants to occupy the vacant building,...

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Freeze wipes out Pasco charity's food crops

BY LISA BUIE, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Joyce Roller, 79, right, a volunteer with Volunteer Way, sends off Carol Van Galder, 68, center, with a box of donated food Tuesday in New...

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Spring Hill woman helps newborn puppy fight for its life

By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Latrecia Lollie, 30, holds 2-week-old Miracle, a bull mastiff puppy, in her home in Spring Hill on Tuesday. Miracle was born Dec. 14 with a...

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Budget, jail, dredge worries had Hernando officials hopping

By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Sheriff Richard Nugent, since elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, took over control of the Hernando County Jail from...

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Hernando sheriff's deputies arrest man on prescription drug charges

Times staff Tuesday, December 28, 2010 SPRING HILL — A 23-year-old Spring Hill man called deputies Monday night, claiming he was the victim of a battery and seeking help. The problem: The alleged...

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Hernando mid-term election results favored Republicans

By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The drama of the 2011 mid-term elections got an early start as soon as the qualifying date arrived in May and continued...

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In Hernando County, recycle Christmas trees as mulch

Times staff Tuesday, December 28, 2010 The Hernando County Utilities Department is encouraging folks to bring their Christmas trees to the main landfill or to the east or west convenience centers to be...

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Think green and recycle that Christmas tree for mulch

Times staff Tuesday, December 28, 2010 COUNTYWIDEThink green and recycle that tree for mulchIf your New Year's resolution is to be a little kinder to our planet, you can start with that Christmas tree:...

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2010: A year for Zephyrhills to celebrate milestones

Times staff Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Doc Thayer’s radio station, WZPH-FM 96.7, set a world record for playing 1 million songs in a row without any commercials. It was a year of milestones in...

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Budget worries dominate Pasco school district in 2010

By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Ridgewood High teacher Sharlene Byrd, center, answers questions from Paula Lesko of Pasco County schools, left, and Florida...

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Projects help Dade City spruce itself up

Times staff Tuesday, December 28, 2010 The city made strides in 2010 to improve its appearance.New streetlights went up. David Hernandez used a city grant to spruce up his row of storefronts on Seventh...

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Clearwater church event to offer help with job searches

Times staff Thursday, December 30, 2010 ClearwaterChurch event offers help with job searchesA complete job search plan and strategy for the new year is being offered next week at North Bay Community...

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With longer bar hours in effect, Mayor Foster seeks help to ward off...

By Michael Van Sickler and Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writers Thursday, December 30, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Downtown's bar binge is losing its buzz.When the City Council voted in May to shift closing...

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12 months of disturbing trials in Pasco County

By Molly Moorhead, Times Staff Writer Thursday, December 30, 2010 John Ditullio was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of...

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Grab the good news when you can

By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Thursday, December 30, 2010 ROGERS’ CHRISTMAS HOUSE: The final auction for the last items at Rogers’ Christmas House Village in May left behind only houses in need of...

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Court punishes bay area lawyers who called each other 'hack' and 'loser'...

By Lee Logan, Times Staff Writer Thursday, December 30, 2010 TAMPA — The e-mail messages show two lawyers trying to schedule hearings and depositions for a lawsuit. They can't agree on dates, or much...

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