North Pinellas health notes
By Nova Beall, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Health notesTreat fatigue with natural solutionsSick and tired of being sick and tired? Dr. George Springer will explain how fatigue can be...
View ArticleEvents, shows, activities around upper Pinellas
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TodayThe Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce's premier fundraising gala will take place in the elegant Baranoff Ballroom and feature a gift basket raffle, live auction, and an...
View ArticleGoing back home for family, friends, food
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Been back in Florida for two days now and still feeling the sluggish aftereffects of four fun-filled days spent with close-knit kin and...
View ArticleBedbugs found in a Tampa veterans clinic
By Elisabeth Parker, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TAMPA — Bedbugs turned up last week at an outpatient mental health clinic run by the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.The clinic is...
View ArticleUnseating incumbent Pat Mulieri uphill battle for Ken Littlefield
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Four years ago, County Commissioner Pat Mulieri had to fight off two fellow Republicans to keep her job. She barely broke a sweat.Now,...
View ArticleMan, 21, convicted in '07 attack on elderly woman in Zephyrhills
By Molly Moorhead, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 DADE CITY — Jathniel McMichael, accused in two brutal attacks on elderly women in Zephyrhills in the spring of 2007, was convicted of...
View ArticleFriends raising money for Hernando coach and teacher's liver transplant
By Beth N. Gray, Times Correspondent Wednesday, August 18, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Without a liver transplant, Steve Davey's days likely are numbered.The 59-year-old English and speech teacher and girls'...
View ArticleOldsmar Council picks contractor for $1.6 million building renovation
By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 OLDSMAR — By next summer, the City Council will set the town's agenda from new digs.The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleReligious Community Services gathers back-to-school food supplies in Clearwater
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 CLEARWATER Charity seeks back-to-school food supplies Religious Community Services will sponsor a back-to-school food drive 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 700 Druid...
View ArticleTarpon Springs golf and cemetery rates to go up Oct. 1
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TARPON SPRINGS — Starting Oct. 1, fees will increase at the city's golf course and the city-owned cemetery.The City Commission voted...
View ArticleCrucial meeting sparked Hernando County School Board race
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The paths of the two candidates for the School Board's District 3 seat started to converge one year ago.In one of the most...
View ArticleCampaign mailer in House 45 race lobs "carpetbagger" zinger at opponent
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TRINITY — Richard Corcoran says he considers Pasco County home: He went to school and college here. Knocked on doors for Republican...
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Dunedin woman embarking on nine-month Catholic mission trip
By Theodora Aggeles, Times Correspondent Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jasmine Pujol, 20, center, visits with her sister Ivelisse, 15, left, and father, Hector, 44, right, during a party for Jasmine at...
View ArticleHernando teachers' health insurance cost to rise
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Hernando school officials learned this week that Blue Cross and Blue Shield will hit the district with average health...
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Ex-commissioner grapples with image, record in state House race
By Janet Zink, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Irene Guy TAMPA — He's a former professional wrestler with a Bumble Bee alter ego. After losing re-election to the Hillsborough County...
View ArticleWatch out for trucks hauling demolition debris in downtown New Port Richey
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY Drivers downtown will share the road with heavy transport vehicles for the next month as crews move debris from the demolition of the former...
View ArticleFired Hillsborough auditor threatens whistle-blower lawsuit
By Bill Varian, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 TAMPA — An attorney for former Hillsborough County internal performance auditor Jim Barnes has threatened commissioners with a lawsuit...
View ArticleNew Port Richey Council pushes for red-light cameras; mayor calls it 'junk...
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — City Council members say their interest in red-light cameras is rooted in one main concern: public safety. The city's...
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Jury still out in Zephyrhills rape case
By Molly Moorhead, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jathniel McMichael testifies in his own defense at Pasco County Courthouse Wednesday in Dade City. DADE CITY — The case terrorized a...
View ArticleHillsborough school buses to practice routes today
Times staff Wednesday, August 18, 2010 SCHOOL BUSES TO PRACTICE ROUTESDon't be surprised to see school buses on the road today even though classes won't begin until Tuesday for Hillsborough County...
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