Hillsborough, Clearwater to collect unused prescription drugs
By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 Law enforcement in Clearwater and Hillsborough County will collect used and expired prescription drugs Saturday as part of the Drug...
View ArticleAt memorial to fallen officers, family of Hillsborough deputy thanks...
By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 TAMPA — Deputy Mark Longway's name was etched into a memorial Friday morning at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Operations Center in...
View ArticleHillsborough authorities identify homeless man who drowned in small pond
By Dan Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 TAMPA — Authorities have identified a homeless man who drowned early Friday morning in a small pond near Fletcher Avenue and 15th Street,...
View Article83-year-old Clearwater man pulls gun on would-be robber
By Andy Boyle, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 CLEARWATER — An 83-year-old man turned the tables on a would-be robber Thursday when he pulled a gun after being knocked to the ground.The...
View ArticleWarrant issued for fifth suspect in grisly Brandon killing
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 BRANDON — Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies issued a warrant for a fifth suspect in the May killing of a man who was stabbed, beaten,...
View ArticlePasco students press School Board candidates at forum
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 WESLEY CHAPEL — Ben Blommel wanted answers, and he wasn't about to be satisfied with what he considered doublespeak.The Wesley...
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Hernando fishermen hope stone crabs rescue troubled season
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 Joseph Bari, 51, secures a pallet of refurbished crab traps together at Hernando Beach Seafood Tuesday morning. HERNANDO BEACH — As the...
View ArticleCareFest marks a day of giving
By Joyce Nanette Johnson, Neighborhood new watcher Friday, September 24, 2010 The annual St. Petersburg CareFest 2010 will be held from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The annual event is an opportunity...
View ArticlePasco officials review 'concerns' at Lacoochee Elementary
By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 LACOOCHEE — Key Pasco school district officials have spent the week at Lacoochee Elementary School trying to get to the bottom of...
View ArticleTarpon Springs couple escapes house fire
By Rodney Thrash, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 TARPON SPRINGS — A couple escaped an early morning fire uninjured, Tarpon Springs Fire District Chief Scott Young said.When crews from...
View ArticleLatest Rays team effort: Make Pasco school "green''
By Bill Stevens and Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times Staff Writers Friday, September 24, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — Matt Silverman, president of the Tampa Bay Rays, gazed out to hundreds of children sitting...
View ArticleTampa baby death case in hands of jury
By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 TAMPA — The fate of a father accused of murder is now in the hands of a Hillsborough jury.For four days, jurors heard evidence that...
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Father found guilty of murdering baby boy
By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 Donald Dankert reacts after he was found guilty on Friday. TAMPA — Donald Dankert entered the courtroom with a red face and a crumbled...
View ArticleRobinson High cheerleading coach, teacher who died to be memorialized
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 TAMPA — Funeral services for Robinson High School's cheerleading coach will be held in her hometown in upstate New York, family...
View ArticleHillsborough to become more involved in Pinellas rail talks?
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 Hillsborough and Pinellas county transit officials have begun talks about how to shift more authority to the Tampa Bay Area Regional...
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Gizmo the cat available for adoption
Times staff Friday, September 24, 2010 Humane Society of the Nature CoastGizmo is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat. He loves attention and is very social. Gizmo loves to play and will follow his...
View ArticleCrusades for Christ evangelism team brings revival to Brooksville
By Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent Friday, September 24, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The evening was warm, the air heavy with humidity.About 1,400 people were gathered under a massive tent, sitting on...
View ArticleHernando business events, announcements
By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 BrieflyOak Hill Hospital at 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, was recently designated as a Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care by Blue...
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Pasco County business notes
By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 24, 2010 The Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce recently presented its community awards. Award recipients, back row from left, are Darrell Pennington...
View ArticleRelegion briefs
Times staff Friday, September 24, 2010 Simchat TorahCongregation Ohr Chadash, 3190 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 726-1472. Visit ohrchadash.org.• The synagogue will present a special...
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