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Grow-house pot sprouts in walk-in closet, Pasco deputies say
Times staff Wednesday, October 6, 2010 NEW PORT RICHEY — A 40-year-old man transformed his walk-in closet into a forest of marijuana, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Authorities...
View ArticleSeveral injured in multi-vehicle crash involving school bus
By Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — An infant and a child protection investigator with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office were injured Wednesday afternoon...
View ArticleHillsborough entertainment calendar
By Stephanie Bolling, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 8 TodayGraphicstudio benefit: A benefit event offering local art at special prices, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at University of South...
View ArticleSpringstead High's Katherine Duguid named National Merit Commended Student
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 6, 2010 SPRING HILLDuguid a merit 'Commended Student'Springstead High School student Katherine Duguid has been named a Commended...
View ArticleHernando class notes
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 6, 2010 CHALLENGER K8: The Gifted Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 in the media center.D.S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOL: The...
View ArticleFarrakhan's Nation of Islam sets Tampa convention
By Robbyn Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 TAMPA — The Nation of Islam will bring its convention to downtown Tampa Oct. 14 to Oct. 17 to commemorate the Holy Day of Atonement...
View ArticlePowell Middle students enjoy Harry Potter Book Club
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 6, 2010 BROOKSVILLE — Muggles, naturally, cannot divide themselves among four categories with a sorting hat, but where there's a will...
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Kids learn about water at Springs Coast Environmental Education Center in...
By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Pine Grove Elementary fourth-grader Jordan Worth, 9, consults one of several placards describing the habits of the animals...
View ArticleDog dies in suspicious Largo fire
By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 LARGO — A fire that killed a dog and destroyed a mobile home Wednesday may have been arson, authorities said.Largo Fire Rescue was called...
View ArticleNo arrests made after quiet day at the Trop
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — It was a quiet day for St. Petersburg police at Tropicana Field on Wednesday. Officers made no arrests during the...
View ArticleEast Hillsborough community news events
Times staff Wednesday, October 6, 2010 BrandonWestfield Style Tour offers makeovers, moreThe Westfield Style Tour, a weekend featuring private sessions with professional stylists and beauty...
View ArticlePair of tied-up wild hogs found in St. Petersburg
Times staff Wednesday, October 6, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Investigators from the SPCA Tampa Bay are looking into the discovery Wednesday afternoon of two wild hogs found tied up along Fourth Street N...
View ArticleJury foreman says Morris "guilty as hell"
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 TAMPA — Jurors didn't wrestle with a verdict or review evidence or go over the law. After a week of testimony and Wednesday's...
View ArticleJury foreman calls Kendrick Morris 'guilty as hell'
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 TAMPA — Jurors didn't wrestle with a verdict or review evidence or go over the law. After a week of testimony and Wednesday's...
View ArticleGive blood for chance to win Super Bowl trip
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Florida Blood Services is offering any blood, platelet or plasma donor who gives twice between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2010, entry into a drawing to win two tickets to...
View ArticleHealth and Support column
By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 CountywideAlcoholics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations, call (352) 683-4597. Narcotics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations,...
View ArticlePolitical notebook
Times staff Wednesday, October 6, 2010 • Regency Oaks Civic Association will present a political candidates forum at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. This will...
View ArticlePublic open house will give update on comprehensive plan changes
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 BROOKSVILLEComprehensive plan changes to be discussedHernando County and the city of Brooksville will host a joint public open house from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the Lorenzo...
View Article'Papa Jake' balanced his architecture business with commitment to family
By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 TAMPA — Jacob "Jake" Gottfried designed buildings with skill and grace, and used those same qualities to gain the confidence of his...
View ArticleNeeded lifts in life can come from myriad sources
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Sometimes it's the mundane that gets you going when life is shattered with a bolt out of the blue. Maybe it's the sudden death of...
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