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Cold, wet work

[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
Bundled up against the cold, Gerald Whorton, 18, of St. Petersburg tosses a net Wednesday afternoon into the Pithlachascotee River in New Port Richey as his similarly attired companion, Troy Grove, 16, of New Port Richey looks on. It is likely to remain cold today, with highs in the upper 50s and lows of 35 to 40. |
Ex-mayor of Dade City battling pneumonia
The retired Dade City official moves from a hospital to a nursing home to recover from double pneumonia.
Software company considers county
The high-tech firm, whose name is not being revealed before a decision is made, could bring 120 jobs with an average salary of $50,000 a year.
Candidate's charity loses city manger
Vince Lupo wants to avoid a conflict of interest. The charity's founder is running for City Council.
Reno truck tour brings candidate to Dade City stop
The candidate for governor plans to visit downtown Friday during her trip across the state. Her itinerary includes touring the historic courthouse.
Police: Boy molested young kids
The eighth-grader faces four counts of sexual battery for acts that reportedly occurred while he was babysitting.
Council quietly leaves interim City Hall
The facility was the site of disagreements and unusual circumstances for nearly two years. The new City Hall opens Monday.
Letter on gun safety requires a clarification
Re: Antigun lobbyist should clearly state intentions, Feb. 26 letter
County ordinance on turf and plants will help save water
Cold weather might be the topic of the day, but a drought is of more concern to Pasco County. Tuesday, county commissioners took a logical step to deal with persistent dry conditions.
Dancing to resume on San Antonio street
As the weather warms, the entertainment will heat up with Friday's return of the popular monthly festival.
Deputies arrest two in pharmaceutical plot
PORT RICHEY -- Two roommates were arrested Tuesday after Pasco County Sheriff's deputies said they schemed to get 240 tablets of a narcotic painkiller.
Carver's turning it around
The former Saint Leo coach is trying to build up Pasco's softball program.
Class 3A, Region 3 final
WHO: Wesley Chapel (24-8) at Avon Park (12-13).
Pasco linebacker becomes Wildcat
Junior Maurice Standifer, already living in Wesley Chapel's zone, decides the school will benefit him more.
Stars headed to Nike camp
James Adamo and Tyrone Tomlin will train with the state's top players.
Wildcats won't overlook foes
Lack of height, unimpressive record aside, Red Devils are in Class 3A, Region 3 final
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
DADE CITY -- Dade City police officers on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old woman they said had cocaine in her car and was driving with a suspended license.