Officials: Firefighter's prank proves expensive
He is accused of causing at least $2,500 in damage by spreading a powder-cream mix over fellow firefighters' lockers and belongings.
Hopefuls get in parting shots at last forum
CLEARWATER -- City Commission candidates faced off in the final forum of the election season Wednesday evening at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, taking a few shots at one another and sounding off on issues that are dear to Sand Key residents.
Candidates present contrast in views
Ed Manny and Jerry Beverland disagree on many things, not just the proposed charter school. But they both say they oppose high-density housing in the city.
Boy's talk of bomb, gun leads to charge
In light of the San Diego shootings, students talk to their principal about what a classmate said Tuesday on the way to school.
More trouble for teen in animal attacks
Robert Pettyjohn II is charged with stealing a compound bow used to kill a bull and taking a van from a golf tournament promoter.
North Pinellas digest
SEMINOLE -- K.C. Truby, who calls himself "The Lonesome Cowboy," will speak at a luncheon of the Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 a.m. March 15. It will be in Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd., Seminole. Truby, founder and chief executive officer of Bridge21, a trainer of accounting software, will discuss how to avoid the three business decisions that cause failure: lack of sales, poor cash management and problems in the work processes. Originally from Wyoming, Truby uses humor and ranch life as a background. Cost of the luncheon is $10. Payment in advance is preferred. To sign up, call the chamber office at 392-3245.
Quilt stitches tie 4-H'ers together
Proceeds from the auction of the quilt, which about 25 girls spent hours creating, will go toward the organization's projects.
Police rethink hiring standard
Largo's new police chief says officer recruiting would improve if hiring requirements were changed.
Cities should work to aid voter turnout
A few residents of Largo and Seminole have returned incumbents to public office in both cities.
Florida Botanical Gardens deserves nothing but praise
Re: Penny-fed, Pinellas' garden grew, Feb. 22.
Free tax assistance
These sites are open through April 15 for free tax assistance offered by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance project (VITA) and AARP, formerly known as American Association of Retired Persons (for older taxpayers). Taxpayers should bring all pertinent records and last year's returns to the sites.
Pinellas Park might latch onto trolley idea
Council member Ed Taylor envisions a "shopper stopper" owned and operated by the city.
Global extravaganza planned for weekend
ST. PETERSBURG -- Polynesian fire eaters, an Egyptian pyramid, German Oktoberfest dancers and American Indian displays are among the featured entertainment at this weekend's folk fair at the Bayfront Center.
Planned kids' parade is a wash
The Festival of States event is canceled because its main planner had surgery.
Tennis Link is designed to serve local programs
This season's USA League Tennis has started with new players, new teams and a new look.
North Pinellas briefs
Senior talent show holds auditions
Is development to blame for lack of rain?
A neighborhood activist wants policymakers and scientists to research his theory.
