Longtime Largo mayor's wife, community activist dies
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 LARGO — Marion McGough, community booster and wife of former longtime Largo Mayor George C. McGough, died Aug. 11, 2010, after a battle...
View Article13 candidates running for Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge, and only five can win
By Curtis Krueger, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Most of the 13 Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge candidates can sum up the reason they should be elected in one word: experience.But...
View ArticleLargo allows alcohol sales until 3 a.m.
By Dominick Tao, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 LARGO — City commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday night to allow bars and restaurants in the city to sell alcohol until 3 a.m., bringing city...
View ArticlePasco high school marching bands step up their game
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Taylor Ferreira, 17, sounds the trumpet while the band works through its routine during a session of band camp on Aug. 5 at Gulf High...
View ArticlePSC tells Tampa Electric to credit $24 million, ups rebates on natural gas
Times staff and wires Tuesday, August 17, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Two decisions Tuesday by Florida's Public Service Commission could lead to more money in the wallets of Tampa Bay area utilities customers....
View ArticleAgain, Pinellas schools look at assignment zones
By Rebecca Catalanello, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 LARGO — Pinellas County schools may be in store for yet another student assignment plan.Superintendent Julie Janssen and her staff...
View ArticleNo one injured in Tampa house fire
By Danny Valentine and Andy Boyle, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 A single-story green house at 2706 E 18th Ave. in Tampa was badly damaged by fire Wednesday morning. It was believed to...
View ArticleSchool bus in Pasco County accident
By Andy Boyle, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY – A school bus was involved in an accident Wednesday morning at US-41 and Festive Groves Boulevard, according to...
View ArticleSchool bus involved in Pasco County accident
By Andy Boyle, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — A school bus was involved in an accident Wednesday morning at U.S. Highway 41 and Festive Groves Boulevard, according to...
View ArticleTampa soldier to be honored today with motorcade, military funeral
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TAMPA — The body of Army medic Paul O. Cuzzupe, killed earlier this month during combat in Afghanistan, will be returned this morning to his native Tampa, where...
View ArticlePolice: Man carjacks woman's car, gets caught on tape
By Andy Boyle, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG – Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man suspected of stealing a woman's car and threatening people with a...
View ArticleReligion news events in east Hillsborough
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Sun City Center will hold a spaghetti dinner and movie showing of Doubt from 5 to 8 tonight at 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E. Tickets to the...
View ArticleFlorida International University program retrains foreign doctors in United...
By Irene Maher, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Radostina Pavlova checks Lacey Bozarth’s vital signs at the Women’s Health Clinic. A pediatrician when she lived in Bulgaria, Pavlova...
View ArticleIn separate cases, two Pasco boys, both 13, charged with abusing young girls
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 COUNTYWIDE In separate cases, two boys, both 13, charged with abusing young girls Two 13-year-old boys were arrested Sunday on charges they sexually abused much...
View ArticleOpen houses at Hernando schools
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — A number of Hernando County schools will host open houses today and Friday in preparation for the first day of school on Monday. Elementary school students and...
View ArticlePinellas rated last in the nation in graduating black males
By Tom Marshall and Rebecca Catalanello, Times Staff Writers Wednesday, August 18, 2010 LARGO — The Pinellas County school district earned some unwelcome national attention Wednesday after researchers...
View ArticleRick Scott: Compelling story, evasive answers
By Howard Troxler, Times Columnist Wednesday, August 18, 2010 About Rick Scott, the Republican candidate for governor, who spoke Wednesday to the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club in St. Petersburg:• He is...
View ArticleTampa religion calendar
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Islamic weekend school: Registration for the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay's Al-Huda Weekend School is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 7326 E Sligh Ave. The weekend...
View ArticleGov. Crist appoints three to Hernando County Housing Authority
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 COUNTYWIDEGov. Crist taps 3 for seats on housing boardGov. Charlie Crist has appointed the following to the Hernando County Housing Authority: Gloria Harris, 60,...
View ArticleMan with mask and gun robs two Hillsborough restaurants
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TAMPA — Deputies say a man with a fishnet-style mask robbed two local restaurants this week.On Monday night, the man walked into the...
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