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Inmates caught after escape

[Times photo: Douglas Clifford]
One has connections to an unsolved murder case. Authorities are uncertain how the pair slipped away. |
Jan Glidewell
Gun-toting politicians? Now that's really scary
Even though it is beginning to look like they might be better served with a pair of rubber gloves, some strong disinfectant and a bottle of Cipro, at least some Florida pols are taking to arming themselves.
Remains found in woods identified
SHADY HILLS -- Pasco County sheriff's deputies on Thursday identified the body of a man found this week in a patch of woods near State Road 52 as that of Steven Ray Manning, 30, of Hudson.
Bolin kin recounts gory slaying
In Oscar Ray Bolin's trial in the murder of Teri Lynn Matthews, his stepbrother testifies about a chilling scene.
Guilty verdict rejects theory of self-defense
Jurors convict a 19-year-old man of second-degree murder in the death of a Zephyrhills man during a fight.
Death penalty trial for 80-year-old man makes little sense
Berry Kessler used to carry the title of oldest man on Florida's death row. The Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's Office wants to restore the dubious distinction to the 80-year-old man.
People pay a high price for economic development
Re: Slow road construction hurts county's growth, Oct. 14 C.T. Bowen column
Rattlesnake fest has rodeo roots
When a rodeo in San Antonio encountered heavy competition, the organizers decided to try a Rattlesnake Round-Up. This weekend's event is the 35th.
Neighborhood supports retirement center project
NEW PORT RICHEY -- In the annals of developer-community relations in Pasco County, it doesn't happen often: neighbors praise a developer about to build a 780-bed retirement home on their street.
Top court overturns man's death sentence
The state Supreme Court rules the man's attorney mishandled the penalty phase of his murder trial.
Chekhov play unites young actors
The first production of a partnership between Pasco schools and Saint Leo University tackles a heavy classic, Chekhov's The Seagull.
Play brings Jewish wry home to chew on
In Beau Jest, the universal conflicts of a nuclear family are played out as a Jewish girl brings home a nice doctor boyfriend.
Friendship grows on a springboard
NEW PORT RICHEY -- They're supposed to be rivals, so why do River Ridge senior Karisa Marshall and Gulf sophomore Michelle Mendonca train together and root for one another during dive meets?
Police reports
13-year-old boy charged in sexual battery case
Zephyrhills has playoffs in its sights
The Bulldogs haven't gotten much rest this month, but a pivotal win tonight against Hernando will keep them on track for the postseason.
Pasco county football
TONIGHT'S GAMES
New favorites primed to race for SAC titles
SHADY HILLS -- Saturday morning's Sunshine Athletic Conference meet at Crews Lake Park should see a changing of the guard.
Pasco boys team fills out, ready to win
Team leader Brett Clark gets a little help this season, and the Pirates have a legitimate shot at a SAC title in their second year.
Versatility is the key for Ram pair
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Bobby Shields started the season at guard and linebacker. Then he moved to defensive end. Now he's an offensive tackle and nose guard.