Florida Senate fails to confirm Scott appointees
Associated Press Tuesday, March 13, 2012 TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott's picks to run universities, colleges, state agencies and other important boards are now in limbo. The Florida Senate failed to...
View ArticleAfter boy stumbles into cactus, a hero saves the day
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 13, 2012 SPRING HILL — Micah Robinson lay on the forest floor Saturday morning, his hands and tongue riddled with cactus spines. About 20 minutes...
View ArticlePolitiFact Florida: Unemployment rate is down, but jobs numbers look bad for...
By Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Yes, Florida's unemployment rate dropped to 9.6 percent in January — its lowest point since March 2009.But the news isn't so...
View ArticleRound 2 on Senate election maps: Can new election districts avoid bias?
By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Tuesday, March 13, 2012 TALLAHASSEE — As Florida lawmakers reconvene today for a two-week special session to redraw the Senate maps, one question...
View ArticleElection results are in for nine Pinellas municipalities
Times Staff Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Voters went to the polls in nine Pinellas municipalities Tuesday to choose a variety of mayors and council members and to resolve charter amendment and referendum...
View ArticlePinellas superintendent search: Where to begin?
Rebecca Catalanello, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 13, 2012 LARGO — And they're off!Pinellas County School Board members began the race Tuesday to find their fourth superintendent in eight years.A...
View ArticleFilming of movie starring Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens starts on St. Pete...
By Steve Persall, Times Movie Critic Tuesday, March 13, 2012 ST. PETE BEACH — You could fill a court docket with all the crimes and misdemeanors committed Tuesday afternoon on Corey Avenue.Open...
View ArticleSelena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens start filming 'Spring Breakers' on St. Pete Beach
By Steve Persall, Times Movie Critic Tuesday, March 13, 2012 ST. PETE BEACH — You could fill a court docket with all the crimes and misdemeanors committed Tuesday afternoon on Corey Avenue.Open...
View ArticleRick Santorum wins Alabama and Mississippi
By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Rick Santorum may finally get the two-man race he craves after victories in the Alabama and Mississippi primaries Tuesday, a double shot that...
View ArticleSteven Stamkos hits 50-goal mark for second time in Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-1...
By Damian Cristodero, Times staff writer Tuesday, March 13, 2012 TAMPA — Just about every time Steven Stamkos sat on the Lightning bench Tuesday night, he saw the sign.He wasn't looking for it,...
View ArticleMother, toddler escape as fire engulfs Clearwater home
By Marissa Lang, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 CLEARWATER — A woman and her 2-year-old daughter escaped a fire that engulfed their home early Wednesday by shattering and climbing...
View ArticleFirefighter slips, falls into water in full gear while fighting Palm Harbor...
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 PALM HARBOR — A blaze ripped through a 38-foot boat early Wednesday at the Home Port Marina, crippling the boat and badly damaging the...
View ArticleNew Tampa Bay Buccaneers land in Tampa with plans for a quick turnaround
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers introduced the three newest pillars of their organization this afternoon, holding a spirited press...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers reach five-year deals with G Carl Nicks, CB Eric Wright
By Rick Stroud and Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writers Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began the second day of free agency by addressing a hole in their defense, agreeing to...
View ArticleSpring break crowds Tampa International, so arrive early
By Elizabeth Behrman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Spring break pushes big crowds through Tampa International Airport, so officials are urging travelers to arrive earlier than usual...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg man hospitalized after medical emergency, crash
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — A St. Petersburg man was hospitalized in serious condition Wednesday morning after he suffered a medical emergency...
View ArticleAllergies got you down? Join the crowd
By Irene Maher, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 If your allergies seem worse than ever this year, you're right."Pollen counts are high and many people are complaining of problems,'' said...
View ArticleFlames cause $30,000 of damage to St. Petersburg home
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — No one was injured in a blaze that ripped through a single-story home Wednesday morning and caused roughly $30,000 in...
View ArticleSpring break crowds Tampa International, so arrive early
By Elizabeth Behrman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Spring break pushes big crowds through Tampa International Airport, so officials are urging travelers to arrive earlier than usual...
View ArticleLargo man, 18, accused of raping teen in St. Petersburg
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 14, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — An 18-year-old Largo man is accused of raping a teenager in August inside a home, according to police.Javarus...
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