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Puddle play

[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
While playing in the rain, Nikki Wendell swings her brother, Austen Spade, above the standing water that flooded Betula Drive in New Port Richey after hours of steady rain on Monday. |
Jan Glidewell
A politician doing the right thing? Believe it
Iseldom find myself inspired by anything done by any politician, but Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth met the requirements last week when he authorized a $25,000 payment from a victims' compensation fund to Mickie Mashburn, the life partner of slain Tampa police Officer Lois Marrero.
Prisoner appeals plea to murder
From his cell, James Curtis says his lawyer failed to file an appeal. His lawyer says he was never asked.
Richard Simmons keeps promise to Marie
The Holiday resident is excited that the famous fitness guru is helping her to take on the challenge of losing weight.
Almost famous not good enough
The three members of Harry Dash practice in a Hudson living room, but their songs are being heard across the country.
Helping Tommytown not cheap
If Dade City waives sewer connection fees as asked, that would amount to 7.3 percent of its operating budget.
Vandals sought in paint spree
Vehicles, homes, fences and even a church are marked with spray paint in an area east of U.S. 19 in Holiday.
County should support officers at Schwettman and Gulf Middle
Editor: I thought community policing was a cutting-edge concept in law enforcement these days. You know, the police become familiar with the community residents and the residents with the police.
Council steadfast in plans for downtown
Nobody said being a downtown developer was going to be easy.
Knights host benefit event Saturday
The Knights of Columbus, St. Michael's Council 10377 is hosting a benefit dinner and dance Saturday at the Parish Center, State Road 52, Hudson.
Police reports
15-year-old boy charged with sexual battery
Brown helps students find success
Jimmy Brown grew up playing tennis and spent 11 years competing at the professional level.
One team down, one to go
The Dade City majors must advance through the loser's bracket to reach the state tournament.
Zephyrhills council drops ethics inquiry
ZEPHYRHILLS -- City Council member Jim Bailey made good Monday on a promise to drop his request for a state ethics investigation of City Manager Steve Spina.
Brown helps students find success
Jimmy Brown grew up playing tennis and spent 11 years competing at the professional level.
Teams face uphill battles
Two West Pasco teams must advance through the loser's bracket to reach the state tournament.
Trials in 1999 killing are delayed
DADE CITY -- The scheduled trials of two young men accused of beating a 76-year-old Trilby man to death in 1999 were delayed Monday after defense lawyers told the judge they were not ready.