Adopting 2 girls from Russia a labor of love
[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
After tons of paperwork and stress, a couple adopts two girls. Today they mark their first Mother's Day.
State lawyers goof, miss out on appeal
DADE CITY -- The news sent shock waves through the community: There would be no prison for James Hymiller, the Wesley Chapel High social studies teacher who received oral sex from a 15-year-old girl at school in May 2001.
YMCA offers summer programs
In an expansion plan, aerobics classes and youth summer camp are coming to Dade City.
Hacienda's sale: crimped lifestyle
Clients at the hotel may lose their cherished freedom when the city buys the landmark to revitalize downtown.
Police report
Woman claims man threatened her with knife
Students see past at Pow Wow
Middle school kids attend the Mother's Day event, which is improved this year with tents to keep the sun at bay.
Knights weren't afraid to work
NEW PORT RICHEY -- All season long, River Ridge spoke of how fun Ernie Beck's practices were, what with the coach hauling out the Slip 'N Slide and incorporating games.
A single run can make a big difference
The easiest job in the state this week had to be the scoreboard operator at Ed Radice Park, which made its debut as home of the state softball championships.
The fight of his life
A boxing coach is the underdog in this battle. Funding and facilities are imposing opponents. But don't count him out yet.
