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After 20 years, fugitive arrives at Pasco County jail hoping for mercy
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Herbert Elsea, 63, and his sister drove from Bristol, Tenn., to Land O’Lakes, arriving Tuesday. Late Monday evening, Herbert Elsea and...
View ArticleTuranchik touts platform focused on jobs, transportation and neighborhoods
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 5, 2011 TAMPA — Rehab foreclosed homes. Hold the line on taxes, fees and cost-of-living raises for city employees. Deploy surveillance...
View ArticleBill Foster talks about his first year as St. Petersburg's mayor
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 5, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Bill Foster told about 150 attendees at Wednesday's Suncoast Tiger Bay luncheon that his first year as mayor has...
View ArticleTampa police investigate shooting that injures man
Times staff Wednesday, January 5, 2011 TAMPA — Police were investigating a shooting Wednesday night that injured a man.The incident happened at 1006 E 22nd Ave., police said. The victim, whose name and...
View ArticlePolice say arrest made in Tampa house blaze
Times staff Wednesday, January 5, 2011 TAMPA — A suspect has been arrested after a house fire Wednesday evening in central Tampa was found to be arson, police said.About 5:45 p.m., Tampa Fire Rescue...
View ArticleTampa waits and watches as Scott hedges on casinos
By Richard Danielson and Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writers Friday, January 7, 2011 TAMPA — With Gov. Rick Scott hedging his bets on Friday, Tampa leaders weren't sure what to make of his comments this...
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Authorities ask for help in identifying art thieves
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 NORTH REDINGTON BEACH — Pinellas County sheriff's deputies are asking the public to help identify two people caught on surveillance video...
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New St. Petersburg facility will be homelike environment for Alzheimer's...
By Becky Bowers, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 Prem Shah is executive director of Bristol Court. The assisted living facility is the largest Pinellas site for Alzheimer’s and other...
View ArticleSpring Hill United Church of Christ offers support to gay teens
By Brittany Alana Davis, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 SPRING HILL — After at least five gay students around the country committed suicide last year in cases that drew widespread media...
View ArticleHernando County School Board needs help naming new K-8 school
Times staff Friday, January 7, 2011 WEEKI WACHEENew K-8 school needs a name, so send in your ideasGot an idea for a name for the new K-8 school set to open next to Weeki Wachee High in the fall? The...
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Manufacturing company moving jobs to Pinellas, Manatee counties
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 Truckmaker Oshkosh Corp. is moving up to 200 jobs to the area. CLEARWATER — In the throes of what's being called a "jobless recovery,"...
View ArticlePasco jury clears Aqua Utilities in dispute over damaged home
By Molly Moorhead, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY — Aqua Utilities, which has been under fire from its customers over a proposed rate hike, won a court victory Friday when a...
View ArticleDunedin approves of letting dogs visit restaurants
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 DUNEDIN — Dog lovers, grab your leashes — local restaurants will soon cater to man's best friend.To residents and regulars of the town dubbed...
View ArticleDunedin woman accused of embezzling $27,000 from employer
Times staff Friday, January 7, 2011 LARGODunedin woman charged in theft of $27,000A Dunedin woman is accused of embezzling about $27,000 from her employer over three years. Tina Marie Foster, 39, of...
View ArticleOldsmar officials unhappy about proposed "all or nothing" annexation bill for...
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 SEMINOLE — For a second year, Pinellas County lawmakers have blessed a bill limiting annexation in East Lake — setting off another spat with...
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Tampa airport runway closures bring noise to neighborhoods
By Lee Logan, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 On Monday a white X of lights marks the primary runway at Tampa International Airport that is shut down to redo its numeric designation to...
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Hernando County will rezone schools to include new K-8
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 Joe O'Neill, a superintendent with Skanska, and Carol Cowan, project manager with the Hernando County Schools facilities department, get the...
View ArticleWWII veteran served his country, now he begs on Tampa streets
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 TAMPA — Anthony Jacondino, 84, huddles in the narrow median, head low, blasted by wind as cars hurtle past in both directions. When...
View Article"Hiccup Girl' went from laughter to tears as police interviewed her about murder
By Curtis Krueger, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 7, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG —- The woman known as "Hiccup Girl" seemed almost carefree just before police interviewed her about the fatal shooting of...
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Alice Thalheimer has been giving back for 48 years
By Theodora Aggeles, Times Correspondent Friday, January 7, 2011 Alice Thalheimer, center, drums Wednesday with Susan Kielar, left, and Bill Hammock at UPARC. Thalheimer, 80, was named Drum Volunteer...
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