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Panhandling World War II veteran qualifies for disability pension
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 21, 2011 TP_332604_CODD_TONY_1 PHOTO 1 OF 1 CAPTION: (12/31/2010, TAMPA) Panhandler Anthony Jacondino, 84, wears a medal and holds up a sign...
View ArticleBrooksville man escapes fire that destroys his apartment
Times Staff Friday, January 21, 2011 BROOKSVILLEFire destroys man's home; no one injuredLongtime area resident Deron Mikal's Brooksville apartment was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning, although no...
View ArticleDunedin golf course to change name after legal threat from Scotland
Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 21, 2011 DUNEDIN — For decades, this city's little par-3 golf course off Bayshore Boulevard has been known by one name: St. Andrews Links.Nobody ever...
View ArticleDunedin's 'doggie dining' ordinance is approved
Friday, January 21, 2011 DUNEDIN'Doggie dining' ordinance is approvedCity commissioners unanimously approved the city's "doggie dining" ordinance Thursday night, allowing dog owners to bring their...
View ArticleSleepy school bus driver could be fired
Times staff Friday, January 21, 2011 BROOKSVILLESleepy school bus driver could be firedThe school district is moving to fire a 63-year-old bus driver who fell asleep at the wheel last month, resulting...
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Celebrity yacht makes waves in Clearwater
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 21, 2011 The Highlander, a 116-foot-long yacht docked at the northern end of the Clearwater Harbor Marina, once was owned by the late publishing...
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Judge: Tampa federal courthouse's window frames in backward
By William R. Levesque, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 21, 2011 The 17-story Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse at 801 N Florida Ave. in Tampa cost $85 million to build 13 years ago. It is named for...
View ArticleWill the low-tech approach work in Tampa's council District 6 race?
By Justin George, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 21, 2011 TAMPA — Charlie Miranda is running for re-election to the City Council, but he has no Facebook account or campaign website.His daughter...
View ArticlePasco County leaders made modest requests of legislative delegation
By Jodie Tillman, Times staff writer Friday, January 21, 2011 TRINITY — The days of bold financial requests were long gone by Friday afternoon, when local leaders appeared before Pasco County's...
View ArticlePedestrian killed by car at U.S. 41 and Carson Drive in Pasco County
By Times staff Friday, January 21, 2011 LAND O'LAKES pedestrian killed in night crash Thursday A pedestrian died Thursday night in a crash in Pasco County. Dwayne Lavon Dixon, 49, was struck shortly...
View ArticleJury rules in favor of Times in discrimination lawsuit
Times Staff Friday, January 21, 2011 A jury ruled in favor of Times Publishing Co. Friday in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who claimed he was denied a promotion and later was fired because he is...
View ArticleDeputies: Tampa man who went missing Friday was found
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 22, 2011 TAMPA — The 46-year-old Tampa man who went missing Friday night was found Saturday morning, authorities said.Manuel Rivera, whose family...
View ArticlePasco County senior meals/Meals on Wheels menu
By Times staff Saturday, January 22, 2011 Pasco County operates eight congregate dining centers for adults 60 and older, funded in part by the Older Americans Act. There is no charge for the meals, but...
View ArticlePasco County school menus
By Times staff Saturday, January 22, 2011 Elementary breakfastsAll elementary breakfasts include a choice of one main fare item, one fruit or 100 percent fruit juice and one milk choice plus an option...
View ArticleHernando County births
Saturday, January 22, 2011 Aguayo, Justine Yvette and Ronald Rodriguez II, Spring Hill, Audrina Nicole Rodriguez, 6 pounds 4 ounces, 11:48 a.m. Jan. 5, 2011, at Spring Hill Regional Hospital.Bisard,...
View ArticleBlood Center mobile unit schedule
Saturday, January 22, 2011 The LifeSouth Community Blood Center mobile unit will be at the following locations this week.Today — Bus 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200...
View ArticleCommunity news: rummage sale, fashion show and more
Saturday, January 22, 2011 RIDGE MANOR WESTRummage, bake sale coming in FebruaryA rummage and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 in the fellowship hall at First Lutheran Church, 30419...
View ArticleEvents for the week of Jan. 23-29
Saturday, January 22, 2011 TodayCirque du Monde: The show includes European Cirque characters from around the world and incorporates singing, dancing and contortionists. A discounted price of $48 is...
View ArticleArrrg, Brrrr: Sunny parade day likely to stay chilly
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Saturday, January 22, 2011 TAMPA — With all the foreboding of a blustery and frigid Children's Gasparilla Parade day, it doesn't seem all that bad out there,...
View ArticleCirque du Monde will perform in Brooksville
Saturday, January 22, 2011 BROOKSVILLECirque du monde performance is at 7 tonightCirque du Monde will perform at 7 p.m. today at the Hernando High School Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave. Doors...
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