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NEW PORT RICHEY - Pinellas- Pasco Circuit Judge George Greer, who was thrust into the national spotlight and scrutinized by pro-life advocates during the Terri Schiavo case, was a consistent judge who followed the law, colleagues say. His professionalism and integrity was punctuated by the way he handled the Schiavo case, said Alan Scott Miller, a New Port Richey lawyer and member of the West Pasco Bar Association. As part of Law Week, which kicks off today, the association will award Greer, 63, its Special Justice Award. ``He's getting this award for all of his contributions on the bench, not...

Terri Schiavo had an 'extraordinary' reaction to a friends Sunday night visit, her parents spokesman claimed Monday morning.Friar Paul O'Donnell, spiritual advisor to Bob and Mary Schindler, said Schiavo recieved a visit from her father and a friend Sunday night.When her friend, identified as Sherry, recalled their days dancing and partying together, Schiavo 'raised her hands up and was moving and started making gutteral sounds like she does when she talks to her mother,' O'Donnell said.'Everone is willing to write this woman's obituary except one person and that is Terri Schiavo,' O'Donnell said. The courts have ruled that Schiavo did...

In 7:25 break, anchor reported "Terri Schiavo was rushed to a Pinellas County emergency room last night after nursing home staff noticed puncture wounds on her arm. The wounds appeared to be caused by a hypodermic needle! Toxicology tests were conducted but the results are not available yet!" This could open a huge new round in this case. What did tests reveal? Who was last person in room? When was husband there? Was staffer trying the Angle of Death routine? This will be developing hard all day!