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Boy, 4, bitten in foot by snake
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
The San Antonio lad is recovering at a Tampa hospital after the venomous pygmy rattler struck him twice as he ran barefoot on the lawn.
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Jan Glidewell
There's no business like doggie business
The official party line these days, no matter what the Dow Jones Industrial Average says, is that the economy is in good shape, unless you work for or own stock in one of those companies where phantom bookkeeping left all of the stockholders and most of the employees holding a very large bag.
Santa will drop in for Christmas in July
The Dade City celebration will include entertainment, craft demonstrations and antique appraisals. And shopkeepers hope customers will do some early Christmas shopping.
No rush yet to fund arts complex
Zephyrhills City Council members may consider land for the multimillion-dollar center but are not scrambling for a grant on the project.
Wesley Chapel open for business
In the midst of a commercial growth spurt, the Chamber of Commerce looks for an executive director and a place to put its headquarters.
Midday flight by bats puzzles shoppers
Hundreds of bats swarm Regency Square in broad daylight, and speculations abound on the event's cause.
Waterfront plan raises questions
Don't worry, Port Richey City Manager Vince Lupo says. The fishing village-style commercial plan is only a draft.
Gunshot follows claim of love, girl says
A girl, 17, says a 19-year-old man shot her in the abdomen early Thursday after saying, "I am sorry. I love you." The man now faces attempted murder charges.
Hittel will sign with Saint Leo
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Josh Neitz made such a good impression as a Saint Leo pitcher/shortstop that he is now playing Class A baseball for the Yankees.
Around the county
Basketball
Land O'Lakes Juniors enter new territory
With solid pitching, hitting and defense, the team's dream season continues Saturday at the sectional tournament.
Key rest
Look elsewhere if you want a nightlife or beach bashes. Cedar Key is all about a laid-back attitude where nature runs a slow course.
Authorities: Short circuit starts fire in vacant house
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Authorities blamed a short circuit for a fire that damaged a vacant house Thursday and sent one firefighter to the hospital.
Knights ladies auxiliary names new officers
New officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Father Felix Ullrich Council 5869 of Port Richey have been announced.
Police reports
Bicyclist dies from U.S. 19 crash injuries
Letters
Microchips in pets an effective, efficient option for county
Re: County license tags could save your pet's life, July 14 guest column.
