July 28, 2000
New trial denied for serial killer
A judge rejects arguments that Aileen Wuornos' former attorney deliberately mishandled her case.
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Behind the scenery
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
With a skillful use of sets, light and color, scene designer Tom Hansen creates theater magic on a shoestring budget. |
PHCC has season of swing and soul music
NEW PORT RICHEY -- If you're a fan of big band, Broadway and the smooth sounds of 1950s Motown/harmony groups, the upcoming performing arts season at Pasco-Hernando Community College should suit you fine.
State says doctor cannot treat female patients
A state board ruled last month that Dr. Zafar Syed Shah no longer can treat female patients.
Jan Glidewell
Whip drugs now? Dude, it's one big pipe dream.
Teachers' salaries are fair
Re: Adequacy of Pasco teachers' salaries, July 23 letters.
Forgoing federal funds is well-calculated risk
Dade City's City Hall is hardly a casino, but the City Commission this week gambled a sure thing for a shot at a rich payoff. Don't consider it frivolous. This is a worthwhile wager.
Locks on homes, sheds forced open at park
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Locks on at least a dozen homes and sheds were forced open this past week at a mobile home park, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
Magician helps kids discover power of reading
LAND O'LAKES -- Marty Hahne didn't pull a rabbit out of a hat Thursday at the Land O'Lakes Library.
Port Richey to declare war on unseen enemy with bug spray
PORT RICHEY -- Who says government work doesn't get personal?
Man charged with hitting, spanking 8-year-old boy
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A 31-year-old man was charged with child abuse Wednesday after deputies said he slapped and repeatedly spanked an 8-year-old boy for not finishing his dinner.
Registration open for 5K
Road runners looking for a challenging race this weekend still have time to register for the third annual Regions Bank Citrus Road Run 5K, which will start at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at Citrus Springs Middle School.
Dental aid proposed for abuse victims
A dental lab owner envisions a mobile unit that would travel the county giving domestic violence victims much-needed dental help.
5 are hospitalizedn wreck on U.S. 301
ZEPHYRHILLS -- A two-vehicle crash sent five people to area hospitals Thursday night, but a witness and family member reported all appeared alert and conscious as they were taken away by ambulance and helicopter.
