Community news: art discussions, wellness expo and more
Times staff Tuesday, January 25, 2011 ST. PETERSBURGFlorida artists to discuss activism, inspirationThe Morean Arts Center Galleries presents a panel discussion with the artists from the exhibits...
View ArticleHernando club news
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 BrooksvilleBrooksville Elks Lodge 2582: 14494 Cortez Blvd. Valentines Dinner Dance, Feb. 12. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30. Entree...
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Trauma surgeon recounts efforts to save slain officers
By Richard Martin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Dr. Steven Epstein, the medical director of trauma services at Bayfront Medical Center, was on the front lines of Monday’s shootings. ST....
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Journal describes Hernando County's blood-soaked history
By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Ku Klux Klan members pose outside the Hernando County Courthouse in 1923, an era when the group touted itself as a respectable civic...
View ArticleRaymond James considers building a satellite campus
By Jodie Tillman, Lisa Buie and Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Raymond James Financial is considering a satellite campus half the size of its sprawling St. Petersburg...
View ArticlePasco County school district to open employee health centers
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 LAND O'LAKES — Rhonda Fowler has no complaints about her family's medical care.But the Pasco County school district's three new...
View ArticlePasco discusses how to enforce $2 'voluntary' parking fees in county parks
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY — Late last year, Pasco sheriff's deputies cited nearly a dozen motorists for failing to pay the new $2 fees at county...
View ArticleWoman accused of stealing designer handbag during New Port Richey baby shower
Times staff Tuesday, January 25, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEYWoman accused of stealing designer bagA 34-year-old woman is accused of stealing a Louis Vuitton purse at a friend's baby shower — along with the...
View Article2 dogs killed, another rescued in Land O'Lakes house fire
Times staff Tuesday, January 25, 2011 LAND O'LAKES2 dogs killed, third rescued in house fireTwo dogs were killed in a fire at 25225 Bunting Circle on Monday afternoon. The owners of the...
View ArticleTransient arrested in burning death of homeless woman
By Mike Brassfield, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 LARGO — Detectives have arrested a local homeless man who they accuse of lighting a homeless woman on fire and leaving her body in a...
View ArticleZephyrhills Police Athletic League vows to pay debts
By Ebony Windom, Times Correspondent Tuesday, January 25, 2011 ZEPHYRHILLS — The Zephyrhills Police Athletic League has experienced some financial difficulties lately, but its director promised council...
View ArticleDriver faces multiple DUI charges in 2009 crash that killed teen in Pasco
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 HUDSON — Justin Dawson was on his Huffy, less than half a mile from his home, when he was hit.Dawson, 19, was riding his bicycle south on...
View ArticleGolf tournament to benefit autism research
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Sarah and Ted Elliot are the parents of a 4-year-old autistic boy. After their son was diagnosed, the Elliots set out to raise funds for...
View ArticleEngineer Charles Robertson put Busch Gardens in fast lane
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 LUTZ — Busch Gardens entered the big leagues as a theme park in the 1970s when it incorporated roller coasters and other rides. Charles...
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Mayor ordered demolition of house where shooting occurred, citing safety
By Jamal Thalji and Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Mayor Bill Foster said Lacy, slowly torn apart on Monday, was a threat to safety and a constant reminder of loss....
View ArticleLacy family to officers' families: 'We're deeply sorry'
By Jamal Thalji and Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, January 25, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — He apologized until his voice was drowned out by tears. A day after his brother killed two St....
View ArticleCity officials hope police dog can stay with slain officer's family
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The four-legged partners of K-9 officers are more than that. Police dogs train, work and live with their officers. The...
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St. Petersburg city officials hope police dog can stay with slain officer's...
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Ace ST. PETERSBURG — The four-legged partners of canine police officers are more than that. Police dogs train, work and live with their...
View ArticlePop quiz: Students question Hillsborough school board members on issues
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 TAMPA — As a monstrous storm loomed outside the windows, a flurry of concerns stirred inside the Hillsborough County school board...
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Tampa Bay forecast: Showers early, then mild temperatures
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, January 26, 2011 John Gleason, a St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department employee for 49 years, works to remove palm branches and debris from...
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