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November 14, 2002

Lifesaving bailiffs 'doing our jobs'
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[Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton]
An 80-year-old man passes out at the courthouse. Two tense minutes later, he is revived.
Downtown Dade City gets its holiday cheer
Just when it seemed downtown Dade City might be dreary this year, donations come in that prompt the town to put up decorations.

Multipurpose sports complex rejected
Commissioners warm to the idea until it appears the complex would prevent fully funding a tennis stadium.

Playoffs are payoffs for schools
The added revenue from Pasco schools' football playoff games helps other sports survive.

Dade City and county entrenched in dispute
Three hours of mediation bring Dade City and the county no closer to agreement.

Grae now in favor of keeping city police
Council member Phyllis Grae used to urge hiring the sheriff; now she says Port Richey should retain its police department and make it better.

Cleanup of rental property targeted
New Port Richey officials want a law forcing landlords to maintain their rental properties, 40 percent of the city's housing, in a drive to revive neighborhoods.

State park adds 27-acre link
The coastal Port Richey park will have more dry land, and more important, will likely be able to acquire a natural spring.

Bear habitat a step closer to protection
Chalk another victory up for Smokey.

Hudson a big winner in playoffs
Robert Baird returned an opening kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown in the Hudson varsity's Pasco Police Athletic League playoff opener, a 20-14 win over East Lake.

Gulf captain has heavy load
Junior Melissa Dattoli feels the pressure of being a leader, a coach and the Buccaneers' best runner.

Freshman defies explanation
Steven Bell returns from a JV demotion to join the county's elite runners.

One last test
The Mitchell boys refuse to overlook Saturday's region meet.

Commissioners endorse Penny for Pasco meeting
DADE CITY -- A Penny for Pasco is up in the air again.

Prosecution will use DNA evidence in man's new trial
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Conventional wisdom says that a defendant stands a better chance of acquittal when the trial takes place years after a crime. Witnesses' memories dim and jurors may wonder why prosecutors took so long to bring the case to trial.

Suspects in custody minutes after heist
Two women are arrested. The Dade City police chief praises the quick response to the bank robbery.

Two women face charges in fracas at grocery mart
DADE CITY -- Two women have been released from jail after deputies said they beat up a pregnant woman and her co-worker in a convenience store.

Editorial
Deal with tennis idea before tourist alternatives
Pasco County's tourism efforts shouldn't be guided by buyer's remorse.

 


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