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An LGBTQ Pride march participant walks under a large rainbow flag in New York earlier this year. School Board policy regarding LGBTQ students has been a frequent topic of discussion in recent months in Pasco County. CRAIG RUTTLE | AP
LGBTQ school rules dispute takes different tone at Pasco board meeting
The discourse is more civil and respectful, two weeks after a session that many deemed hate-filled and vile.
Yesterday• Gradebook
Gulf High economics teacher wins Pasco County’s top teaching award
Jennifer Dixon, Pasco County's 2020 Teacher of the Year, thanks her students for making her job 'the job that I love.' JEFFREY SOLOCHEK | Times Staff
Jennifer Dixon ‘lives and breathes teaching,’ her principal says.
Dec. 3• Gradebook
After decades of feeding the hungry, Lester Cypher retires. Or does he?
Lester Cypher, recently retired head of The Volunteer Way, accepts congratulations during a Nov. 19 Pasco County Commission meeting. Pasco County
Six days into his retirement, Lester Cypher said he knew he had to keep helping people. Just ask his wife. | C.T. Bowen
Dec. 2• Pasco
Holiday Hopes: A family reunited
After a series of hard knocks, Ryan Clark (center) is working to rebuild with the help of Metropolitan Ministries. Pictured, (left to right) is Clarke's mom, Maria Johnson, Clarke holding their son, Christopher, and fiance, Kristi Agnew. The family is hoping to reunite soon with Agnew's two sons, who are living temporarily with family in Louisiana. Michele Miller
A series of hard knocks led to tough times for Ryan Clarke and his family
Yesterday• Pasco

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  1. Can a transgender boy use the boys restroom? Federal appeals court will decide.
    Earlier today• Education
    Transgender student Drew Adams speaks with reporters outside of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Adam's fight over school restrooms came before a federal appeals court Thursday, setting the stage for a groundbreaking ruling. Adams, who has since graduated from Nease High in Ponte Vedra, Fla., won a lower court ruling last year ordering the St. Johns County school district to allow him to use the boys' restroom. The district has since appealed. RON HARRIS | AP
    The closely watched case of Drew Adams, once a high school student in Florida, is heard by a three-judge panel in Atlanta.
  2. That Pasco snow park will be called Snowcat Ridge
    Yesterday• Pasco
    The snow park in Pasco County will be known Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park and is scheduled to open in November 2020. Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park
    The park in rural east Pasco anticipates opening in November 2020.
  3. Spring Hill woman killed in Pasco in fiery single-vehicle crash
    Yesterday• Pasco
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. Tampa Bay Times
    Her truck hit two trees and caught fire, troopers said. She was airlifted to a hospital but died of her injuries.
  4. Pasco music teacher arrested after groping house cleaner, deputies say
    Yesterday• Crime
    Stephen Ailing, 54, faces a battery charge. Pasco County Sheriff's Office
    Stephen Ailing, who faces a battery charge, teaches music at Sunray Elementary in Holiday.
  5. New Port Richey loves murals, but lets owners decide when they come down
    Yesterday• Pasco
    Artist Tamara Gerkin created this mural in 2004 on what was then The Karl Reef, located at the corner of Main Street and Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. New owners of opened as Bourbon on Main and painted over the mural to the consternation of some local residents. Times Files
  6. Pasco school-related workers could see raises approved before break
    Yesterday• Gradebook
    Representatives from the United School Employees of Pasco, on the left, present their latest pay request to the district's bargaining team during talks on Oct. 24, 2019. JEFFREY SOLOCHEK | Times Staff
    Teachers have yet to reach a deal on their contract.
  7. Tampa Bay potters throw open their studios for 12th-annual Tour de Clay
    Yesterday• Pasco
    Glenn Woods, 62, shapes a decorative bottle made with a blend of porcelain clays at Pottery Boys Clay Studios on Nov. 18 in Palm Harbor. Woods and his partner, Keith Herbrand, 56, have created dozens of pieces, including holiday decorations, vases, coffee cups, bowls and platters for the Tour de Clay, a progressive tour of five pottery studios in the Tampa Bay area featuring the work of 33 artists from near and far. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | TImes
    The annual effort supports working artists and benefits charity.
  8. The reason for the season
    Yesterday• Hillsborough
    Lynn Cristina is a Wesley Chapel momma with two girls and works full time as a marketing manager. Courtesy of Lynn Cristina
    After getting totally sucked into the commercialization of Santa and his Elves, I did something about it.
  9. Medicare annual enrollment period ends Saturday
    Yesterday• Health
    One way to research options is through Medicare's online Plan Finder, available at medicare.gov/find-a-plan. THOMAS TOBIN | Tampa Bay Times
    For those who haven’t reviewed coverage for 2020, there is still time.
  10. LGBTQ school rules dispute takes different tone at Pasco board meeting
    Yesterday• Gradebook
    An LGBTQ Pride march participant walks under a large rainbow flag in New York earlier this year. School Board policy regarding LGBTQ students has been a frequent topic of discussion in recent months in Pasco County. CRAIG RUTTLE | AP
    The discourse is more civil and respectful, two weeks after a session that many deemed hate-filled and vile.
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