Members of the nonprofit, no-kill Critter Abuse and Rescue Effort animal shelter recently selected new board members for 2007-08. ...more

December 5, 2007

On Nov. 1, there was a front page article about a convicted sexual predator named Dale Leland, titled "Family, Friends Plea for Man in Court." It was full of quotes from his friends, neighbors, co-workers and lawyer, all vouching for him. Dale already confessed to detectives. Evidence supported the charges and he was found guilty by the jury. Yet, despite the conviction, these character witnesses implied that the sweet, innocent girls lied, making Dale the victim. MSNBC ran the series, "To catch a predator." Predators would meet "underage" targets online, using sexually explicit language. When the predator showed up for pre-arranged sex, the MSNBC investigator spoke briefly to him, then allowed him to leave. Once outside, local police quickly arrested him. The series concluded with the trial and sentencing of each. Without even touching their underage victims, every predator was convicted. Among them was a doctor, a college professor and a child services worker, all liked and respected in their communities. Like Dale, probably many vouched for them. ...more

November 27, 2007

The body found by tree trimmers last week in woods along State Road 54 has been identified, and the death has been ruled a suicide, according to Pasco sheriff's office spokesman Kevin Doll. ...more

October 31, 2007

ZEPHRYHILLS - The body found by tree trimmers last week in woods along State Road 54 has been identified and the death has been ruled a suicide, according to Pasco Sheriff's Office spokesman Kevin Doll. ...more

October 30, 2007

Seven years ago, volunteers from the Bob Sierra Family YMCA held a successful fundraiser called Caribana, attracting 100 attendees. ...more

October 20, 2007

Seven years ago, volunteers from the Bob Sierra Family YMCA held a successful fundraiser called Caribana, attracting 100 attendees. ...more

October 18, 2007