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Blaze scares homeowners
[Times photo: Joseph Garnett Jr.]
A brush fire that officials say was intentionally set burns 25 acres of palm and palmettos, skirting dangerously close to houses in Port Richey. |
Gaime's parents can't visit boy
The grandparents have not seen Adam Rotell since shortly after their daughter's arrest in the grim 1999 case.
Burglars make off with pet shop's exotic animals
Pythons, cockatoos, boa constrictors, and a macaw are taken from the shop, along with $1,000.
River Ridge arts center policy on singles unfair
Editor: I was appalled when an acquaintance went to River Ridge to see the step dance program on Sunday, Feb. 3. He was told there were only two tickets left and he would have to wait to see if a couple came!
Now, more than ever, voters must select very best
Five months ago, County Commissioner Peter Altman suggested Americans might be eager to exercise their democracy as a way to help exorcise their depression over the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
Towns' exhibits radiate pride
DADE CITY -- In the early years, community exhibits were an integral part of the Pasco County Fair. Then interest dropped off, and for the past few years, fair directors have been hard pressed to get communities involved.
Vote machines on tour
Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Kurt Browning has announced the following sites to demonstrate the new iVotronic touch-screen electronic voting machines, which made obsolete the controversial punch-card system from the 2000 elections:
5 teens with stolen car injured in 100 mph chase
Two are arrested after they are treated. They are charged in connection with stolen items in the crashed car.
County pulls up homemade speed bump
Next month, the county will consider installing traffic control measures, then billing homeowners.
Agencies cooperate on water problems
The water issues bothering Jasmine Acres residents get interagency attention and the prospect of some quick solutions.
Three boys arrested in theft of an assault rifle
PORT RICHEY -- Pasco County sheriff's deputies arrested two 16-year-olds in the theft of a loaded AK-47 assault rifle from a home on Ledgestone Lane.
Sorensen lives for the 3-pointer
Wesley Chapel's leading scorer likes nothing better than to fire another shot from behind the arc.
Achieving immortality
Shane Hand has a shot at making the 'Wall of Fame' -- again
Only a bad memory
NEW PORT RICHEY -- As athlete-coach relationships go, John Gilmore and Mike DeGennaro have been through it all.
Shooting guard found his role
Ridgewood's Mike Argerenon worked on every aspect of his game with his senior season in mind.
Three more apply to be Zephyrhills police chief
Four people now have applied for the job, which will become available in October when the current chief retires.
