5 hurt in multicar crash on U.S. 19 [Times photo: Douglas R. Clifford] Six firefighters work to free a man in an overturned Jeep in the accident near County Road 39. Traffic was blocked for nearly two hours.

North Pinellas County news
8-year-old sees his dreams develop in full color
Ryan Prince, a high-achieving 8-year-old with Down's syndrome, is helping raise awareness of the disorder.

Parking prices ready to jump
To encourage more turnover in certain areas, the city is decreasing parking times on many strips and increasing the amount of money that pays for a spot.

City rejects Spratt's recreation proposal
The county administrator wants to work with cities and provide recreation options. Largo declines, joining St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Walker killed by tow truck, FHP says
The driver is charged with leaving the scene of the accident on Seminole Boulevard. Troopers say a car also hit the 54-year-old pedestrian and didn't stop.

Michael A. Giallourakis, avid inventor and fisherman, dies
One of his last patents was for a paint pad that used a sea sponge. The Tarpon Springs native and son of a Greek immigrant was loyal to local suppliers.

Council member's absences draw fire
Oldsmar council member David Tilki wants to know why his colleague Marcelo Caruso has missed three meetings in a row.

Officials approach fire with suspicion
The fire in a Michigan Avenue home caused an estimated $35,000 in damage. Both men living there say they had been away for hours when it began.

Stauffer site bears watching
Because no one actually hired me to work on the Stauffer Chemical Superfund site issue seven years ago, I was somewhat at a loss about where to send my letter of resignation. I have decided that, since this is a community issue, I will address my letter to the community at large.

Tirade delays killer's sentencing
A man who murdered a 19-year-old nude dancer calms down after being told he might be gagged.

Pletcher is enjoying quite a run
Dave Pletcher has had a good couple of weeks.

Letters
Silencing the opposition limits valuable dialogue
Re: Shelby rakes commission on library, story, Sept. 19.

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