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2 hrs ago | Patch.com

Top Headlines: Wildfires, Teen Chef and a New Principal

Scott Shoots Down Pasco Probation Takeover The idea would have given the Pasco County Sheriff's Office responsibility for the service now provided by the state.

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Related Topix: Land O' Lakes, FL

7 hrs ago | Switched

Natasha Myers Allegedly Etches Penis On Car, Leaves Note

Officials say Natasha Myers, 23, used her car keys to etch a penis onto the hood of a silver Kia in the parking lot of a grocery store in Wesley Chapel on April 17, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Port St. Lucie, FL

11 hrs ago | Patch.com

Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Brings in Nearly $3K for Ireland Nugent

We'd like to give a "Patch on the back" to our local Chick-fil-A restaurants, which donated $2,776.37 to the Ireland Nugent fund.

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Related Topix: Palm Harbor, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Clearwater, FL, Largo, FL

12 hrs ago | ABC Action News

Moon Lake brush fires ruled arson

MOON LAKE, Fla - Authorities in Pasco County are searching for a serial arsonist who set at least six brush fires in the Moon Lake area.

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Fri May 24, 2013

Examiner.com

U-Haul of animals abandoned in Publix parking lot

Haul filled with 53 animals was abandoned recently in a Publix parking lot near Spring Hill, Fla., reported the Orlando Sentinel on May 24.

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Related Topix: Spring Hill, FL

Patch.com

Neighbors Surprised, Disgusted By Holiday Animal House

Public information on an apparent animal abuse case in which a menagerie was found in a home in Holiday remained sparse Thursday.

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Related Topix: Holiday, FL

The Smoking Gun

Policemen Pop Post-It Note Perpetrator

MAY 24--A parking lot vigilante incensed that a fellow motorist failed to yield to pedestrians outside a Florida supermarket exacted revenge by keying a penis-shaped design into the hood of the victim's car, to which the accused also attached a Post-it note advising, "Don't be a dick next time." Police allege that Natasha Myers, 22, caused more ... (more)

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Offbeat

St. Petersburg Times

More questions surface about Citizens insurance deal

Rep. Mike Fasano is the latest official to raise questions about a $52 million take-out deal between an upstart St.

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Related Topix: New Port Richey, FL, Port Richey, FL

Hernando Today

Pasco County looks to redesign proposed Sun West Park

It's sink or swim time for Pasco County to salvage a plan for a beachfront park on former SunWest mine property, commissioners discussed this week.

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Related Topix: Aripeka, FL

Patch.com

Sunray Drive, Grand Boulevard Intersection Closed

Motorists traveling in the area of Sunray Drive and Grand Boulevard might want to consider a different route.

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Thu May 23, 2013

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

20,000 bees swarm above residential neighborhood

There's a buzzing problem in Pasco County. Neighbors are afraid and frustrated about a giant beehive in the 1600 block of Osprey Lane in Lutz.

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Related Topix: Apiculture, Science

Patch.com

Should City Sell Fire Station?

New Port Richey City Council members want to talk about a proposal to sell off the city fire station at 6121 High Street.

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Related Topix: New Port Richey, FL, Port Richey, FL

Patch.com

Fatal Crash Closes I-75 Northbound in Pasco

Motorists heading north on Interstate 75 this afternoon might want to get off a little early if their route takes them near the State Road 54 exit.

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Patch.com

Should Pasco County Allow Backyard Chicken Coops?

Pasco County Commissioners want to look into a proposal to allow backyard chicken coops in residential areas.

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Related Topix: Holiday, FL

CBS Local

Police: Woman Keys Crude Image Of Male Genitals Into Car, Leaves Explanatory Note

A local woman was arrested after police say she carved a crude image of male genitals into another person's car.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

WDUV-FM Saint Petersburg

Possible Pasco Arsonist; Surgery For Ty

Fire officials in Pasco County are checking into what started a brush fire yesterday around 1 pm that could be seen from the Suncoast Parkway.

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Related Topix: Largo, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Safety Harbor, FL, Clearwater, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Smell, flies lead to 30 animals rescued from feces-filled Pasco County home in Holiday

We should learn more Thursday about what will happen to around 30 emaciated animals rescued from a home in Pasco County.

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Related Topix: Holiday, FL

WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

Over 40 animals found in feces-filled, Hudson home

Pasco County deputies say they rescued 40 or more emaciated animals from a home on Hiawatha Place in Holiday Wednesday evening.

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Related Topix: Hudson, FL, Holiday, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

St. Petersburg Times

Weightman Middle mom stole $5,200 from PTA, Pasco deputies say

For the second time in a week, a Parent Teacher Association officer at a Pasco school has been arrested on charges of taking PTA funds.

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Tampa Bay Newspapers

Local SHINE volunteers win state award

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs' SHINE program recently honored volunteers in Pinellas and Pasco Counties with the Planning and Service Area of the Year award.

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Related Topix: Pinellas County, FL, Opinion