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Environmental historian at library today

By TIMES WIRES
Published February 15, 2007

University of Florida environmental historian Jack E. Davis will discuss how the enduring struggle that has shaped Florida's past has not been between humans but between humans and the environment, at 7 p.m. today at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. The discussion is part of the Florida Humanities Council's Road Scholar program. Organizers say Davis promotes a historical memory of Florida with nature at its center and contends that this memory becomes increasingly important as our culture retreats deeper into air-conditioned, artificial spaces. Free. Call 587-6715, ext. 2514.

Deputy accused of domestic battery

An off-duty Pinellas County sheriff's patrol deputy was arrested early Wednesday on a domestic battery charge after a scuffle with his former fiancee, authorities said. Deputy Jeffery Martin, 32, who lives in New Port Richey, was being held without bail in the Land O'Lakes jail. According to a Pasco sheriff's report, Martin and the woman were arguing over personal belongings about 2:40 a.m. Wednesday. At one point, Martin grabbed her around the torso to stop her from entering a bedroom, she told authorities. Later, in trying to knock a camera out of her hand, Martin hit the woman's arm, bruising it. Martin also had scratches on his back, but Pasco deputies said he was the primary aggressor. As per policy, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will conduct an administrative investigation into the incident, but because it was a misdemeanor charge, Martin, a deputy for 4 1/2 years, will remain on the job.

DUNEDIN

Man in van hits car, then house

A Clearwater man was hospitalized Wednesday after he lost control of his van, clipped a parked car and crashed into the house at 1560 San Roy Drive, authorities said. Charlie Cothran, 57, was being treated at a local hospital with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening, according to sheriff's officials. He was going west on San Salvador Drive at 11:54 a.m. when he lost control of his 1995 Dodge Caravan, cut through a yard, hit a car and then slammed into the house, causing significant damage, officials said. The home was not occupied at the time. The cause of the crash was being investigated.

Check out raptors at morning hike

"Ospreys and Vultures," a nature hike for adults, will meet at 9 a.m. today at the Dunedin Nature Center, 1910 Ed Eckert Drive. Cost is $2 with a Dunedin recreation card and $3 without a card. Call 298-3271.

Coal mining is subject of talk

Sandra Diaz will talk about mountaintop removal coal mining in Appalachia at 7 p.m. today at Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane. All are welcome. Call 526-5065.

Holbrook as Twain at Eckerd Hall

Hal Holbrook will appear in his long-running performance as Mark Twain at 8 p.m. today at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road. Tickets are $32, $41 and $52. Call 791-7400.

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