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Patriotic San Antonio glories in Old Glory

[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
For more than 100 residents of San Antonio, Flag Day is a chance to show some serious love of their country.

Final hearing nears on gas tax
A proposal to increase the tax by a cent per gallon is supported by all commissioners, but some are pushing for two pennies.

Accused driver contacts victim
In addition to being "creeped out" by the letter, the woman who lost her fiance says his efforts just prove he's guilty.

City dismayed by state okay of hospitals
New Port Richey will lose its two largest employers and 8 percent of its tax base if two hospitals move.

Tour sells visitors on Pasco's many charms
After a three-day tour, the freelance journalists even describe the county as, gulp, sophisticated.

Man injured in fight to keep wallet
LACOOCHEE -- Jimmie Scroggins fought to keep his wallet, but he was outnumbered.

Man gets 9 years for shooting wife
He said it was an accident. His wife even asked for leniency. He'll do hard time anyway.

Police reports
Cause of infant's death still unknown

Visitors help build community
Teenagers from an Illinois church help clear the way for 12 Habitat for Humanity homes.