Education on the hoof [Times photo: Brendan Fitterer] Cross Bayou Elementary School volunteer parents Sylvia Manning, left, and Khara Godfrey admire Chrissy the cow Wednesday as Jerry Sutton waits for the next group of students to come along at the 4-H Pizza Garden and Agricultural Adventure at Heritage Village in Largo. Students got a hands-on explanation of where pizza comes from, which included planting tomato seeds, making butter and cheese and visiting the animals.

North Pinellas County news

Sex offender will face new charges
The 27-year-old was arrested Wednesday and is being held without bail.

Police chief seeking pension, lump sum
The deputy police chief has made a similar request. If the requests are denied, an awkward situation could result -- they may sue.

City plans to tidy up its properties
A review of city-owned sites reveals minor problems that Clearwater officials say will be cleaned up by April.

Stauffer report under wraps until tonight
The ombudsman for a federal agency will present the results of nearly a year of research.

Competition heats up all 3 races in Tarpon
Each political office up for grabs in March -- two commission seats and the mayor's job -- has attracted at least two candidates so far.

Florida Power seals first shorter deal
Seminole wanted less than the standard 30 years so it could have options in a changing market.

YMCA tweaks Omni plans before tonight's meeting
After complaints from neighbors, new plans call for moving a football field and lowering the bleachers' seating capacity.

Teen in fair condition after wreck Tuesda
SEMINOLE -- A 17-year-old injured in a Tuesday afternoon car crash at Oakhurst Road and 86th Avenue N was listed in fair condition at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.

Center puts focus on fun for families
Seminole Recreation Center plans a Baby Diaper Derby and a dad-daughter night out.

Please keep up coverage of our beloved animals
Re: Front-page animal coverage is becoming a pet peeve, Jan. 5 letter by Donald G. Turnbaugh.

Nursing assistant admits stealing
The woman gets five years' probation in the theft of $63,800 from an elderly man in her care.

Boxer to serve life for murder
Tommy "The Fighting Irishman" Eaglin, who stabbed his victim, has no possibility of parole.

Man pleads to lesser charge in murder
LARGO -- A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man accused of the April 1999 killing of a homeless man pleaded guilty this week to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

Charities traded with players
When star athletes depart, they often leave behind the local causes they generously supported.

5 people hospitalized in roundabout crash
CLEARWATER -- A multicar crash at the Clearwater Beach roundabout Wednesday night sent five people to the hospital with injuries, authorities said.

3 junior tourneys scheduled in area
Junior competition will be plentiful this weekend when three of the state's five singles designated tournaments are played in the area.

Survey points up officers' low morale
Handwritten comments in a morale survey of the Pinellas Park Police Department reveal anger, fear and frustration.

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