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[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Three-year-old Palmer Viera of Lutz wades among the pumpkins to check them out before finding a favorite Sunday at Big John's Produce on State Road 54 in Land O'Lakes. |
Firefighter's prank gets him suspended
The Zephyrhills firefighter waved an envelope dusted with baby powder. Officials have sought to lengthen his three-day suspension and he may be prosecuted.
Troubled times call for extra caution
Warnings to protect the safety of Halloween trick-or-treaters are more likely to strike a chord with people this year, authorities say.
Cabinet approves new park land deal
The deal's price -- $2.6-million -- irks some state leaders, but the new addition that will give the park an entrance on U.S. 19 goes through despite the complaints.
Woman upset at kennel for losing her dog
Dizzie escaped on Oct. 15 while being boarded and hasn't returned. "She's one of my family," her owner says.
SR 56 mall will be region's 2nd largest
The 100-store plaza, with 1.3-million square feet, would anchor the Cypress Creek Town Center development.
DOT restores money for two road projects
The state Department of Transportation has restored $600,000 to two Pasco County road projects threatened last month with budget cuts.
Appointment shows dubious judgment
A Port Richey City Council majority stuck city residents with a wicked trick this Halloween season.
Logic is lacking in proposal to curb guns
Editor: The logic behind the proposed restriction of lawfully carried firearms on Zephyrhills city property is more twisted than a Philadelphia-style pretzel. Furthermore, Mr. Hayhoe's alarmist presentation of the facts and the U.S. Constitution in his letter is at best self-serving and designed to create unnecessary distress in our community.
Zephyrhills pair prove golden in Senior Games
Zephyrhills players Jean Stallcup and Dick Moffatt won gold medals in this month's Tampa Bay Senior Games at the Temple Terrace Tennis Center.
Pirates finish Weightman, end playoff speculation
WESLEY CHAPEL -- Pasco played the spoiler role to the hilt last Tuesday by defeating Weightman 12-6 and foiling plans for what would have been the county's first middle school football playoff game.
Pirates belong in SAC
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Pasco's boys team did not need a warm-up period to become one of the best in the Sunshine Athletic Conference.
Rush hour fire destroys Pasco auto parts store
No one is in the store when the blaze breaks out. Shortly after firefighters arrive, the roof collapses.
Theater owner files complaint over tape from council meeting
Zephyrhills theater owner Larry Rutan filed a complaint recently with the Police Department, alleging that the city altered audio tapes of City Council meetings.
Deadline looms for $60,000 scholarship
Time is running short for students to apply for the 2002 St. Petersburg Times Scholarship worth up to $60,000 over four years.
Say cheese!
Fifth-graders at Sanders Memorial Elementary School try to build the best cheese sandwich. The best was simply All-American.
Hospital files objections with NLRB in union elections
HUDSON -- Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has formally objected to the recent union elections, charging that the Teamsters threatened and intimidated employees, made attempts to coerce them, and acted in a way that made for an unfair election.
Critters make a splash
MOSI's Marine Splash Gang program educates youngsters about the creatures who make their homes in surrounding waters and about the importance of protecting their environment.
City narrows focus of 'no guns' proposal
Zephyrhills' proposed ban on weapons is revised to include only city staff. The council will discuss it next month.
Czech independence celebration demonstrates a pride in heritage
Residents of Masaryktown have marked Czechoslovakian independence since 1925.
Police report
Inmate charged again with attacking deputy
