Hillsborough deputies bust man in undercover buy of 30 lbs. of pot
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 BRANDON — Detectives arrested a man Wednesday afternoon when he delivered 30 pounds of marijuana to a sting operation, according to the Hillsboroough County...
View ArticleJury awards nearly $5 million to young man hurt on Idlewild church ski trip
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 TAMPA — Seven years after a skiing accident on a church trip cost a young man the use of his left foot, a jury has awarded a nearly $5 million judgment in his...
View ArticleHealth events in Pinellas
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 New Life Solutions, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and free services to women in crisis pregnancies in Pinellas County, will host a 25th anniversary...
View ArticleBody found was that of drug runner, Hillsborough deputies say
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 THONOTOSASSA — Deputies on Wednesday identified the body of a man found on the side of Walker Road last week and ruled his death a homicide.George Anthony...
View ArticleSpring Hill Garden Club's fall plant sale scheduled for Oct. 1, 2
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 SPRING HILLGarden club's fall plant sale is this weekendThe Spring Hill Garden Club will host its fall plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 at the...
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Gibbs to extend school day to deal with sagging academic performance
By Rebecca Catalanello, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Gordon ST. PETERSBURG — Academically troubled Gibbs High School could have longer school days as soon as next week, making it...
View ArticleMiddle school takes up Rachel's Challenge, inspired by Columbine girl
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, September 29, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — West Hernando Middle School students know who Rachel Scott was, and many of them are ready to accept her...
View ArticleHernando class notes
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Brooksville Elementary School: Back to School Night and the Title I annual meeting for grades 1 through 5 will befrom 5:45...
View ArticleWest Hernando Middle's Parent Institute is Oct. 21
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, September 29, 2010 BrooksvilleParent Institute is at West HernandoThe ninth annual Parent Institute to promote parent and community involvement...
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Geology lessons in the field, er, cave
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Danny McGee, 12, is eased down a wall by rope, one of two personal challenges. LECANTOThe Gulf Coast Academy seventh-graders...
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Pacific island of Samoa not far enough to elude Hernando sex charges
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Guy Osman Gould Jr. is escorted by U.S. Marshals at Los Angeles Airport Tuesday after he arrived from Samoa to face charges in Hernando...
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Four East Lake varsity players use duel enrollment to earn college credits...
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Dominick Schiavo, left, and Blake Teel, both 17, are working to earn their high school diplomas and associate of arts degrees. EAST...
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East Lake varsity football players earn college credits
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Dominick Schiavo, left, and Blake Teel, both 17, are working to earn their high school diplomas and associate of arts degrees. EAST...
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Free tickets are a hit with Rays fans
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 More than 20,000 people lined up for free tickets on Wednesday. The announced attendance of 36,973 was a “capacity crowd.” Back home...
View ArticleThings to do in Pinellas County
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 SaturdayParents, take your kids ages 14 and younger out for a day of free fishing. They might even take home a prize for first fish, largest fish, second...
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Tarpon discusses lowering boat speeds on Anclote River
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 About 75 people came to a Tarpon Springs Commission work session Tuesday to show support for slower boating speeds on the Anclote...
View ArticleLargo couple jailed after a fight with bananas
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 LARGOCouple jailed after a fight with bananasThey weren't exactly using lethal weapons, but a food fight between a boyfriend and girlfriend landed them both...
View ArticleHigh Point Volunteer Fire Department will host open house
Times staff Wednesday, September 29, 2010 HIGH POINTFire Department plans to host open houseAs part of Fire Prevention Week, the High Point Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house from 10...
View ArticleHernando commissioners size up jail repair list
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The engineering report that shocked county commissioners this week by concluding the Hernando jail needs $14.9...
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Republican mailing supports candidate in nonpartisan Hernando School Board race
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Sandra Nicholson says that she is a fiscal conservative, but not a Republican candidate. BROOKSVILLE — The letter opens with "Dear...
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