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Celebration with a bang
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Using pan lids as cymbals, Kathryn Pagano, 4, marches during the Fourth of July parade at Kids' Stuff Preschool and Daycare in Land O'Lakes. |
Economy dip fuels gasoline price drop
Officials report the average price for a gallon of gasoline is about 15 cents lower this year than last year around the Fourth of July travel holiday.
Fireworks sales sizzle, thanks to rain
Those who sell fireworks couldn't be happier that wet weather has washed away the county's burn ban.
Being too gung-ho for charity carwash lands man in jail
He is charged with a misdemeanor after a display of roadside enthusiasm for a fundraising carwash.
Sons still in hospital after crash kills father
Neighbors say Howard Stone, who was killed Monday, was probably on his way back from his son's physical therapy in Tampa.
Suspect recounts robbery, points finger at accomplice
Richard "Matt" Touchton said four friends were "just being guys" on Thursday night, looking for a thrill.
Report ranks tennis stadium project highest
A consultant for Pasco ranks investing in these projects lower: a multipurpose arena, and performing-arts, youth-recreation or spring-training centers.
Thousand flags show patriotism on holiday
Editor: You recently ran a story headlined "Dozens of flags sprout from country club turf" where a Navy reservist planted 100 flags on Flag Day.
Police reports
Man faces drug, fraud and firearm charges
Utility countersues over company's lien
The owner of Lindrick Service Corp. says H2O Utilities overcharged his company for repairs, then filed a fraudulent lien.
Area players believe Capriati can win title
As the competition thins out at Wimbledon, area tennis enthusiasts offered their predictions, and Saddlebrook Resort's Jennifer Capriati was chosen most often.
Zephyrhills 9-10 team stages two comebacks
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Nothing has come easy for Zephyrhills' District 4 9-10 All-Star baseball squad, which rallied to earn its first two victories of the season.
