Couple has four months to save Wimauma farm
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 TAMPA — Sharon Salyer, 38, has four months to save the farm.At a court hearing Thursday morning, her attorney didn't contest a...
View ArticleBreak-up ends with Kenneth City woman accused of attempted murder
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 KENNETH CITY — A 42-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday morning after police said she stabbed her live-in girlfriend.The victim...
View ArticleRed light cameras could be in St. Petersburg by summer
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — A program unveiled Thursday could outfit the city's 20 most crash-prone intersections with cameras as early as...
View ArticlePasco school notes
Times staff Thursday, September 30, 2010 Centennial Elementary: Cici's Dine Out night, 5 p.m. Saturday.Centennial Middle: School pictures, Oct. 7.Chasco Elementary: School pictures, Oct. 7.Cotee River...
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One good read in Hudson deserves another in India
Times staff Thursday, September 30, 2010 Tanzanian students received about 100 books from kids at Northwest Elementary in the last OCHO Project. Next up: India. HUDSON — There may be no richer feeling...
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Pinwheels for Peace helps Fox Hollow Elementary kids promote understanding
Times staff Thursday, September 30, 2010 Joél Figueroa, 9, left, and Alex Kesselring, 8, charge down a sidewalk with their hands packed with pinwheels outside Fox Hollow Elementary recently. The boys...
View ArticleHudson toddler found in pool has died, authorities say
Times staff Thursday, September 30, 2010 HUDSON — A toddler who was found in a swimming pool earlier this week has died, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.Authorities say Geovani Carrillo...
View ArticleFaced with lawsuit, pawn shop returns stolen Rays ring to its owner
By Emily Nipps, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 A Clearwater pawn shop returned a stolen 2008 Tampa Bay Rays American League Championship ring to its owner in court Thursday...
View ArticleMan rescued from submerged vehicle in Clearwater retention pond
By Rita Farlow and Douglas R. Clifford, Times Staff Writers Thursday, September 30, 2010 CLEARWATER — Clearwater police and bystanders rescued a man from a vehicle submerged in a retention pond off...
View ArticlePinellas County Jail offers nursery bargains via inmates
By Terri Bryce Reeves, Times Correspondent Thursday, September 30, 2010 LARGO — Fifteen-foot magnolia trees: $45.Beautyberry shrubs in 7-gallon containers: $5.Pink and purple pentas: $2 for a 3-gallon...
View ArticleSuspect tries to flee on riding mower, Hillsborough deputies say
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 DOVER — When deputies tried to arrest two men accused of stealing Thursday afternoon, one of the men tried to make his getaway on a...
View ArticleWhistle-blower case that started in Tampa results in $422.5 million settlement
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 A whistle-blower case that began at the federal courthouse in Tampa ended Thursday with a huge nationwide settlement — and a $20...
View ArticleTampa police accuse boyfriend of killing toddler
By Justin George, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 TAMPA — Police on Thursday accused a man of killing his girlfriend's toddler earlier this month.Wilfredo Reyes, 27, of Brandon was...
View ArticleRichey Community Orchestra begins season tickets sales
Times staff Thursday, September 30, 2010 Richey Community OrchestraBuy season tickets nowTickets go on sale today for the 2010-11 season of Richey Community Orchestra.Concerts at 3 p.m. at the Center...
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Safety Harbor hosts Harbor Sounds for two days
By Theodora Aggeles, Times Correspondent Thursday, September 30, 2010 The Harbor Sounds Music Festival at the Safety Harbor Marina draws a crowd with music, food, arts and crafts, and a children’s...
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Karate students practice in New Port Richey, Carrollwood for world championships
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Thursday, September 30, 2010 Yvar Bajala, 17, practices at Ingram’s Karate Center in Carrollwood on Sept. 23. The River Ridge senior is one of five Ingram’s students...
View ArticleBring your gun to 4-H fundraiser trap shoot
Times staff Thursday, September 30, 2010 BROOKSVILLEBring your gun to 4-H trap shootThe Hernando Sportsman's Club's 4-H Club will host a 4-H Trap Benefit Shoot Oct. 9 at the club range, 16121...
View ArticleKmart site redevelopment isn't too green, but it could be a welcome change
Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Thursday, September 30, 2010 This has to be a nice change for Coastal Engineering Associates:Not a single mention of gopher tortoises or indigo snakes in its latest county...
View ArticleMonster Auto Show and Children's Charity Event is Saturday in Brooksville
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 30, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Monster Transmission and Performance started eight years ago as a small family business. Since then, the business has...
View ArticleClearwater Greek Festival has something to stimulate all the senses
By Ali Robertson, Times Correspondent Thursday, September 30, 2010 CLEARWATER — Koulourakia, loukoumades and baklava — to non-Greeks, these names are a mouthful. At the Clearwater Greek Festival,...
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