Hearing on concrete plant plans delayed
The County Commission delays a public hearing on a proposed concrete batching facility so its staff can finish research on the land-use change request.
Woman charged with robbery of pharmacy
Officials say the woman took more than $6,000 worth of pills, then buried them in her back yard under her dead cat. "I guess she thought we wouldn't dig," police said.
Reclaimed water cost may rise
The current flat monthly rate will be replaced by a fee based on use. The county wants to stop overuse so the water can be supplied to more homes.
Sunrise provides the help -- and hope
When Nancy Johanson wanted to escape a stormy marriage, she thought she was on her own.
Landscaper's proposal riles community
Residents of La Villa Gardens say they have 717 signatures on a petition against a landscape company's plan to store mulch and yard waste on land next door.
$35,000 for used furniture called deal
Port Richey originally budgeted $100,000 to outfit City Hall, but officials were able to find what they wanted much cheaper.
Grant sought to boost police presence
The federal money would help put more officers in New Port Richey neighborhoods.
Departure of hospital would create challenges
New Port Richey's largest employer and taxpayer wants to move outside the city limits. It means city leaders can forget about turf battles with Pasco County, refurbishing its swimming pool or settling parking lot disputes with the Hacienda. Its fledgling redevelopment effort has just been handed a genuine crisis, not the picayune variety that have dominated the city's political landscape the past few years.
Contrary to writer's situation, Operation Paycheck a success
Re: State program to help those unemployed by 9/11 is hoax, Feb. 7 letter
Troopers seek to identify woman hit and killed crossing U.S. 19
PORT RICHEY -- Florida Highway Patrol troopers are trying to identify a woman struck and killed as she walked across U.S. 19 just south of Embassy Boulevard onWednesday morning.
Carriage rides in works for Dade City
An entrepreneur's idea for horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown has city commissioners excited.
Incumbents' paperwork begins campaign season
The first three candidates to file papers to run for Port Richey City Council in April should sound familiar: They're the same three who hold the seats now.
Police reports
Man stabbed in chest during fight at bar
Mitchell star can do it all
Senior Moira Gustin has played all five positions for the Mustangs this season.
Bulldog's future is now
Forward Chemeka Amos is working on being Zephyrhills' go-to player next season.
Thompson revving up his game and Conquistadors
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Just like the Pasco-Hernando Community College basketball team, Chris Thompson is turning it up a notch as the season winds down.
Trio are heart and soul of Rams
Crystal Ayers, Joeyn Dearsman and Rachel Rauber have made the Rams better than they were last season.
