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Fireman jailed in domestic dispute
A Pasco County firefighter who had been drinking was arrested on a domestic battery charge Monday morning after he threw a wad of cash at his wife and threatened the arresting deputy, authorities said. more info
Man found deceased under bale of hay
Just as he did each morning, on Harold Peterson climbed on his red Mahindra tractor on Sunday to feed his cattle and horses on a portion of the 10-acre property he shares with his former wife, according to a sheriff's office report. more info
Budget gap projected
With the 2010-11 budget just starting to take shape, Pasco County's leaders say it's too early to think about raising taxes to offset millions in revenue lost to falling property values. more info
City plan update costly
City leaders are gearing up to spend more than $150,000 updating the comprehensive redevelopment plan for the downtown area. more info
Cold winter taking its toll on athletes
Had any visitors been brought to the Tampa Bay area blindfolded this winter, they might have thought they were somewhere in the Midwest. That is how unseasonably cold the winter has been. more info