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Neighbors say Kmart shooter was recently depressed

PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA-- Pasco County deputies released new information on Sunday about an incident where a 52-year-old man opened fire at a Hudson Kmart store.

10 News also talked to neighbors of David Harris Shafley, the theft suspect who turned the gun on himself, about why he may have snapped. They say Shafley had lived in the same home on Sea Mortiz Drive in Port Richey for more than a decade. It's where he earned a reputation as a friendly neighbor.

"He was a good guy.  He cared for people.  Watched over the neighborhood," said Bill Naumann.

Naumann and his wife, Marlene, lived across the street from Shafley for 12 years.

"We'd sit out and have coffee, and he'd sit out and have coffee over there every morning," she said.

They say Shafley had a bad back, walked with a cane, even had to wear a colostomy bag, which made it hard for him to have a job.

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Kmart shoplifting suspect shoots himself

Pasco County, FL -- A suspected shoplifter is dead after deputies say he shot himself in the head.

Deputies responded to the Kmart located at 12412 U.S. 19 Hudson after receiving a call that 52-year-old David Harris Shafley was stopped by store security for shoplifting. Investigators say he tried to steal batteries and soda worth around $39.

Shafley was taken to a secure room in the back of the store for questioning. While he was in the room, he pulled out a handgun and fired one shot.

After security personnel fled the room, Shafley fired a second round, a self-inflicted wound to the head. He was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital, where he later died. No one else in the store was hurt.

According to deputies, prior to this incident, Shafley told loss prevention he was distraught and was having a hard time caring for his 93-year-old grandmother.

Cattle Barons Ball to fight cancer in New Port Richey

Cattle Barons Ball to fight cancer in New Port Richey

New Port Richey, Florida -- The American Cancer Society of Pasco County has announced that it will present its 8th annual Cattle Barons Ball on Saturday, August 20 at the Heritage Springs Golf & Country Club.

This year's theme, Diamonds & Denim, will offer a fabulous evening of music, dancing and delicious food.

One of the highlights will be the live and silent auctions which will offer a wealth of specialty items such as jewelry, artwork and other unique merchandise.

The Cattle Barons Ball, an event that's held in several states across the country, has raised millions of dollars for the fight against cancer.

Women now have more options for breast cancer diagnostics

Women now have more options for breast cancer diagnostics

Clearwater, FL -- Women in North Pinellas and Pasco counties will now have more options for breast cancer diagnostic services as Morton Plant Mease expands with two new Susan Cheek Needler Breast Center locations.

The new locations are part of the health system's integrated network of breast centers offering breast imaging and biopsy services performed by specialized board-certified physicians, nurses and technologists.

You'll find the new Pinellas location, Susan Cheek Needler Breast Center at Mease Countryside Hospital, in the Medical Arts Building located at 1840 Mease Drive in Safety Harbor.

The Pasco location, Susan Cheek Needler Breast Center at Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center is located at 2102 Trinity Oaks Boulevard in Trinity.

The centers offer digital mammography and advanced diagnostic breast procedures and plan to provide follow-up diagnostic results within 48 hours.

Arrested man: 48 beers was about 10 too many

HUDSON, Florida (AP) -- A man told Pasco County Sheriff's deputies he had about 10 beers too many as he celebrated his birthday.

Fifty-eight-year-old James Taylor says he drank 48 beers on Thursday evening, prompting a stern lecture from a deputy for causing a disturbance at Hudson Beach.

Read: James Taylor's arrest affidavit (PDF)

Officials say Taylor, a transient, left the beach. But he came back, and officials say this time he caused such a ruckus that he scared a woman and her young grandchildren.

An arrest report states that Taylor exposed his genitals and "urinated in the middle of the sand."

He also continued to shout profanities.

A deputy returned to the beach, arrested Taylor and took him to the Land O'Lakes jail. He is charged with disorderly intoxication in a public place and causing a disturbance.

City Council holds “Visioning and Goal-Setting” work session

City Council holds “Visioning and Goal-Setting” work session

New Port Richey, Florida -- As part of its Directions 2011 initiative, The City of New Port Richey will hold a “Visioning and Goal-Setting” work session on Saturday, June 18, 2011, from 8:00am to approximately 3:00pm at Peace Hall in downtown New Port Richey. The public is invited to attend and observe the process.

Interim Human Resources Director Steven Rosenthal will facilitate setting the City Council’s 20-year vision for New Port Richey, core values, guiding principles, and core purpose. The Council will then consider what initiatives are necessary to make their vision a reality.

“This work session will be different from others our City Council has attended,” stated Director Rosenthal. “ ‘Directions 2011’ is a call to action for New Port Richey’s leadership to set direction for the management team and our City’s future progress.”

Two local athletes head to Greece with Special Olympics Team USA

Two local athletes head to Greece with Special Olympics Team USA

After months of rigorous training and preparation, two local Special Olympics athletes are finally on their way to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece.

Special Olympics Team USA, comprised of 315 athletes and 125 coaches, will unite June 25 – July 4 with 7,000 athletes from nearly 180 nations to compete in these World Games.  In addition, this vast event will draw more than 25,000 volunteers, 3,000 event officials and thousands of families, spectators and journalists from every continent.

Holiday resident Michael Tuason will compete in swimming and Mark Zak of Riverview will compete in cycling.

Michael and Mark will leave Orlando International Airport on Saturday, June 18 to join their fellow Special Olympics Team USA members in Baltimore, Maryland before the entire team departs for Greece.