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Merchants brand own bottled water
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
While it's no competition for their famous bottled-water neighbor, Dade City shop owners enjoy their new fundraising idea. |
Travel agent accused of cruise funds scam
The Hudson woman is accused of taking checks or cash from clients to pay for the trips, then billing their credit cards. Officials say she stole $30,000.
Private detective not ready to talk
The man says he was hurt in a scuffle with two state investigators, but he doesn't discuss details of the fight or the evidence they were fighting over.
Tree idea taking off, official says
But a national group that compiles facts on kids killed in steamy cars says forget about shade trees -- enact laws to forbid leaving children alone in vehicles.
Firefighter union, Zephyrhills settle 8-month dispute
The city will drop a reprimand from a union leader's record and the union will drop its unfair labor practice charge.
Workers can ride new bus to work
The new route is aimed at giving employees at industrial parks a reliable and convenient way to and from the job.
Better pay, respect will attract nurses
Editor: As a vested staff nurse at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point, an HCA/Columbia hospital, I was interested in a recent news article about Pasco-Hernando Community College teaming with a hospital to attract more nursing students. The stated goal of this alliance is to increase the number of local nursing students in hopes of easing the nursing shortage. Admittedly, the idea of funding the education of nursing students is a noble one.
Council is foundering in a leadership void
There is something about swimming pools that sends New Port Richey's City Council off the deep end.
Big Lots store to open in Pasco Plaza in Land O'Lakes
LAND O'LAKES -- Big Lots has announced plans to move into a shopping center at one of Land O'Lakes' busiest intersections.
Girl found face down in pool; man accused of child neglect
PORT RICHEY -- A 33-year-old man was arrested on a child neglect charge Wednesday after deputies said a 2-year-old child who was in his care fell into a pool.
Around the county
Flag football
Cobras practice draws comparisons to 2000
HUDSON -- Cobras coach Terry Voyles said he felt pretty good about his team after watching it practice earlier this week.
Ex-Gator makes most of all-star appearance
Kurt Shafer pitches well and believes a promotion is possible.
Zephyrhills continues search for linebackers
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Now that the quarterback controversy has been ironed out, Zephyrhills coach Tom Fisher is looking for some linebackers to emerge.
This week
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'Strut' promises to be crowd-pleaser
With hugely popular songs such as In the Mood and I'll Be Seeing You, the musical has earned a faithful following wherever its shown.
Ooo-wee, baby, golden oldies take the stage
Frankie Ford will take you on a Sea Cruise, and rock legends the Tokens, the Flamingos and the Platters take the stage Aug. 25 in a show long on nostalgia.
