Rain hasn't dampened fire dangers
The rains have helped, a forest ranger says, but until more storms douse the area, conditions still are ripe for brush fires.

Tarpon proposing $3-million in capital projects
The budget plan includes drainage, sidewalk and sewer upgrades. City leaders will also consider reducing the property tax rate 4.8 percent.

Largo considers borrowing for library
If Largo borrows money for the $8-million to $10-million project, work can begin sooner, officials say. A study says the library must nearly double in size.

Deputy chief to oversee fire department
Daniel H. Graves, 45, will serve as interim chief for up to six months, Seminole City Manager Frank Edmunds said.

Business owners backing referendum for personal gain
The June 12 letter Ask opponents about their downtown plans, in which the writer identifies himself as a member of "... those of us who own businesses... ," understandably pitched hard for taxpayer approval of the forthcoming Clearwater referendums.

Teen in coma dies from bicycle accident injuries
The Mexican youth had come here to help his father. He was struck by a car on Memorial Day.

Dealer facing charges of odometer tampering
CLEARWATER -- A Clearwater auto dealer was arrested Monday on multiple charges of rolling back car odometers.

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