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Liner Notes: Too much Jackson adoration was a bad thing

The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" opens with clips of dancers who were auditioning to be part of his comeback shows. The hopefuls look into the camera and speak to Jackson, telling him how much they love him, what a great talent he is, how much he influenced and inspired them, and so on. ...more

October 29, 2009

DCF: Even If It's A Hunch, Call It In

Neighbors had their suspicions about the house on Whitmarsh Street. Particularly, they were concerned about the boy who lived there. He always acted withdrawn and shy around other children. His adopted mother worked him like a slave in the backyard planting flowers and trees, according to neighbor Pat Guttman. ...more

February 13, 2009

Hernando Abuse Case Points Out Difficulties in Spotting Trouble

Neighbors had their suspicions about the house on Whitmarsh Street. ...more

February 12, 2009

County Logs 486 Animal Bites

Here's a report people can sink their teeth into. Environmental Manager Al Gray has released the Florida Department of Health's "Rabies Surveillance Program" covering the period Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2008. ...more

January 30, 2009

As Always

Early in his tenure as Port Richey city manager, Richard Reade took us to task for something that appeared in this space. In commenting on the issue of the day in the city, we alluded to various unsuccessful attempts over the years to dissolve Port Richey. We also made reference to the rough-and-tumble nature of governance, Port Richey style. ...more

December 31, 2008