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YMCA fishing festival proves to be big lure for families
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Ben Castner, 7, waits for a bite at the YMCA Kids Fishing Festival at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey while his dad, Jason, looks on....
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Clearwater couple celebrates 70th anniversary
By Nova Beall, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Norman and Evelyn Hart Norman and Evelyn Hart of Clearwater celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home.The...
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Bob Dylan — come get your card while in Tampa
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 In her black Bob Dylan T-shirt, Joan Herman sits Tuesday evening in her home beside an 80-foot birthday card and tribute to Bob Dylan....
View ArticleHillsborough School Board votes to support Amendment 8 class-size freeze
By Tom Marshall, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 TAMPA — With little more than a week to go until districts are held accountable for meeting the final phase of Florida's class-size law,...
View ArticlePinellas leaders pass on St. Petersburg's offer of Rays playoff tickets
By David DeCamp, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — With the playoffs starting, the Tampa Bay Rays batting order isn't the only lineup attracting attention.There's also the...
View ArticleMan, 25, shot in armed home invasion in New Port Richey
Times staff Tuesday, October 5, 2010 New Port RicheyMan, 25, shot in armed home invasionA 25-year-old man is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after four assailants armed with baseball bats...
View ArticleSomething smells funny about Jim Norman, but voters can only hold their noses
By Sue Carlton, Times Columnist Tuesday, October 5, 2010 What a fine kettle of fish Hillsborough Commissioner Jim Norman landed himself in, which is pretty much what it's starting to smell like for...
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Big crowds make boat racing return to Clearwater likely
Times staff Tuesday, October 5, 2010 The National Guard V-hulled boat catches some air Sunday during the Clearwater Super Boat National Championship. CLEARWATER — Huge crowds turned out over the...
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A national blue ribbon for St. Cecelia school in Clearwater
By Theodora Aggeles, Times Correspondent Tuesday, October 5, 2010 St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School third-grader Caden Coletti, 8, feeds Holly, a squirrel that teacher Jenifer Kunnen’s class...
View ArticleHernando County club happenings for Oct. 6 and beyond
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 BrooksvilleBrooksville Elks Lodge 2582: 11494 Cortez Blvd. 32nd anniversary celebration, Saturday. Cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m. and...
View ArticleProceeds from kids' Halloween Horror Ball go to Spring Hill Relay for Life
Times staff Tuesday, October 5, 2010 BROOKSVILLEChurch's Oktoberfest set for Oct. 16Christ Lutheran Church, 475 North Ave. W, will host an Oktoberfest at 4 p.m. Oct. 16.The menu will include...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg motorcyclist injured after losing control of his bike
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — A 34-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit his head on the...
View ArticleHernando County Utilities Department looking into bill payment problem
Times staff Tuesday, October 5, 2010 COUNTYWIDECounty working on billing issueThe Hernando County Utilities Department has received numerous calls from customers regarding their payments not being...
View ArticleHernando County commissioners discuss hiring procedures
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — The hiring last week of Lisa Hammond at a salary of $105,000 had county commissioners on Tuesday talking about how...
View ArticleDine with the candidates at Palm Harbor chamber lunch
Times staff Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Palm HarborHave lunch with the candidates on ThursdayThe Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Series presents its Candidate Lunch from 11:30 a.m....
View ArticleAdmission to Hernando magnet schools set to change
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Any hopes parents had that their children would enjoy automatic admission to one of the district's magnet schools because a...
View ArticlePasco Republican party targets Sheriff Bob White, Commissioner Ann Hildebrand
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Back in May, Pasco GOP chairman Randy Maggard pledged to clean house: "RINOs" — Republicans in Name Only — were not welcome in the...
View ArticleBrooksville allows carnival workers to winter at fairgrounds
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Carnival workers will be able to spend winters at the Hernando County Fairgrounds thanks to a measure approved this week by...
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Rays gear going fast as fans want playoff goods
By Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Cindy O’Donoghue restocks the new Tampa Bay Rays American League East Champion shirts at Authentic Team Merchandise, better known as...
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West Pasco Realtors rally against Amendment 4, so-called 'Hometown Democracy'...
By Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, October 5, 2010 David Parris, a commercial real estate broker with the Krauss Organization, loads signs urging rejection of Amendment 4 at the West Pasco...
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