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St. Petersburg police shooter Hydra Lacy Jr. spent years in prison
By Stephen Nohlgren, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 24, 2011 An acquaintance said Hydra Lacy Jr. “was well-known as a guy you didn’t want to cross.” ST. PETERSBURG — Hydra Lacy Jr. was soft-spoken...
View ArticleElectrical problem causes smoke at Tampa Yacht Club
By Shelley Rossetter, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 24, 2011 TAMPA — Fire crews responded to the Tampa Yacht and Country Club on Monday night after an electrical problem in an air handler caused...
View ArticleHer Habitat home was torched, but Seminole woman finds relief in arrest
By Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 24, 2011 SEMINOLE — Autumn Kinney had been at her wit's end for months, trying to find a safe way to separate from her ex-boyfriend."I think I'm...
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Neighbors take stock as officers fill streets
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 24, 2011 A woman watches from a picture window at a home along 37th Street S between 29th and 30th avenues Monday as gunfire was heard popping...
View ArticleSeffner man killed in Sunday night I-275 crash
Times staff Monday, January 24, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The Florida Highway Patrol on Monday said a Seffner man died when his Toyota had veered off the road and crashed into a pole near Interstate 275...
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Shooting time line
Monday, January 24, 2011 SWAT team officers leave the shooting scene near 3734 28th Ave. S in St. Petersburg after the body of Hydra Lacy Jr. was discovered in the home around 2:15 p.m. Shooting time...
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In strawberry country, it's good to be the queen
By Stephanie Wang, Times Staff Writer Monday, January 24, 2011 With a regal look, Natalie Burgin, the reigning Strawberry Festival queen, offers visitors a dipped berry on Monday. VALRICOThe...
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After St. Petersburg police shootings, widows' grief comes flooding back
Times staff Monday, January 24, 2011 Cindy Roberts, with son Adam, touches the name of her late husband, Cpl. Mike Roberts, at the Tampa Police Memorial. TAMPA — Cindy Roberts' phone rang Monday...
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Two St. Petersburg officers slain by wanted fugitive
By Jamal Thalji, Emily Nipps, Waveney Ann Moore and Stephen Nohlgren Monday, January 24, 2011 Hydra Lacy Jr., 39, was wanted on an aggravated battery charge. ST. PETERSBURGPolice Chief Chuck Harmon...
View ArticleKayem Foods targets frank-loving Floridians beyond the ballpark
By Becky Bowers, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 If you dig the new Rays Dog, here's some good news for you: The hot dog's maker now serves up franks and sausages at St. Pete Times Forum....
View ArticleFire at Tampa duplex reveals marijuana grow house
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 TAMPA — Fire officials found several marijuana plants after an overloaded electrical panel caused a small fire at a duplex late Monday,...
View ArticleTampa duplex fire reveals marijuana grow house
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 TAMPA — Fire officials found several marijuana plants after an overloaded electrical panel caused a small fire at a duplex late Monday,...
View ArticleHouse where two St. Petersburg police officers fatally shot demolished
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The house where two St. Petersburg officers were fatally shot Monday is gone.Crews tore down the home Monday night and...
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Water leak snarls traffic at Kennedy and Himes in Tampa
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Himes Avenue is closed southbound at Kennedy do to a watermain break. TAMPA — A water main at Kennedy Boulevard and Himes Avenue broke...
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Broken water main snarls traffic at Kennedy and Himes in Tampa
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Himes Avenue is closed southbound at Kennedy do to a watermain break. TAMPA — A water main at Kennedy Boulevard and Himes Avenue broke...
View ArticleThunderstorms could break record for rain in Tampa
By Ileana Morales, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Thunderstorms rolling into Tampa Bay late Tuesday afternoon could bring up to 3 inches of rain, forecaster said.Heavy rain could start as...
View ArticleMan accused of inciting riot where two St. Petersburg police officers were...
By Rita Farlow and Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, January 25, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Police accused a transient of trying to incite a riot near where two police officers were fatally shot...
View ArticleSeven Springs Middle teacher wins service-learning award
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 • Seven Springs Middle School teacher Cynthia Tehan received the Steven J. Tunick Service-Learning Award at a state conference in...
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Moon Lake students take on postal duties in new program
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Mariel Cipriaso, 10, is sworn in as one of three postmasters by Tom Carli, a clerk for the New Port Richey Main Street Post Office. The...
View ArticlePasco school calendar
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Calendar• Adult Education graduation will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel and at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the...
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