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One ready for rain; one surprised

[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
With her notebook overhead as some protection from the deluge, Tonya Griffin rushes by a relatively dry John Collins on Wednesday at Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey. Griffin may want to opt for an umbrella or bigger notebook today, because scattered showers are again forecast. |
National champ highlights rodeo
ODESSA -- Five-time National Finals Rodeo champion bullfighter Lloyd Ketchum will return for the 10th consecutive year to perform at the Odessa Rodeo and Festival this weekend.
Street renamed for San Antonio man
Joe Herrmann, a San Antonio fixture since 1925, is memorialized as officials vote to change Park Street to Joe Herrmann Drive.
Psychiatrist refers to Gaime's suicidal writings
A psychiatrist's deposition indicates that Kristina Gaime "vaguely remembers some suicidal writing."
Pioneer museum adopts new name
Members say adding the word "village" to Pioneer Florida Museum better represents the scope of the organization.
Homeless agency's grant nearly $100,000
A county coalition that is becoming more organized plans to divide the state money among legal representatives and two shelters.
New homes capped at 210
A scaled-back development is approved off Perrine Ranch Road. Commissioner Pat Mulieri, siding with angry neighbors, is the lone no vote.
Carnival worker's trial put off
After a more serious charge is brought against the suspect, a judge grants more time to prepare the manslaughter case.
New Port Richey maps out plan for reclaimed water
Several neighborhoods in the northeast part of the city would be first to get recycled wastewater for irrigation under a proposal approved Tuesday.
Cell towers create a new visual blight
Re: Some simple logic: No bus, no bench, April 2 editorial
Candidates reply
Scott Chittum: New Port Richey City Council
Political sign patrol wastes Port Richey police time, money
Port Richey's political babysitting service has cost taxpayers more than $1,300 in police overtime expenses and the meter will keep running until next week's election. Even by Port Richey's standards the tomfoolery is ridiculous.
Police reports
New jail section reduces occupancy to capacity
Five left in hunt for Rams coaching job
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The search for Ridgewood's next coach began this week, as principal Art O'Donnell and athletic director Gary Anders selected five finalists from more than 25 applicants.
Wildcats explode in big win
WESLEY CHAPEL -- The Wildcats didn't just get even against Gulf, they did so in record fashion.
Knights down but not out
River Ridge must brush off its first loss of the season.
Best bet: Track and field
WHAT: 10th Annual Suncoast Relays.
Estate of girl, 4, killed in crash may sue county
Pasco has asked the attorney for the estate for an explanation of the county's liability in the crash that also killed a woman and two other children a year ago.
Veteran teacher leaves job as FBI studies e-mail
A former New Port Richey teacher is accused of improper communication with a student at Berkeley Preparatory in Tampa.