St. Petersburg Times Online: Pasco County news

Cities crafting sales tax strategy
At issue in the debate over a proposed increase is who gets how much of the money.

Plan may put freshmen in new time zone
A proposal to ease crowding at Land O'Lakes High delays the hour ninth-graders would start and finish classes.

Dade City, county try diplomacy
Apologies are served up, annexation policy balloons are floated and the legal fight ends with a deal to go Dutch.

Port Richey rejects vote on future of police
PORT RICHEY -- Port Richey voters won't be asked whether they want to keep their police department after all.

Adult business ordinance adopted
With a unanimous vote, commissioners decided to force all new adult businesses into industrial zones.

Rams fared well despite SAC dual-meet finish
Coach Vinnie Lowe's team will get a boost when 140-pounder Keith Coghlan steps on the mat for today's rematch with Gulf.

Helmets up, kids: Skate monitors coming
Complaints of vandalism and rude behavior will bring limited hours, rules and adult supervision to Dade City's skate park.

Candidates weigh runs in 3 towns
Three east Pasco municipalities are headed toward the spring election season this year with seats up for grabs, including at least one seat being vacated by an incumbent.

St. Leo mayor wins a new round
ST. LEO -- Town commissioners returned Janis Klingle to the position of mayor Monday for her fourth consecutive one-year term.

County picks a new skate park partner
DADE CITY -- Pasco County commissioners on Tuesday agreed unanimously to open discussions with Zephyrhills officials about sharing the cost of a skateboard park in Zephyrhills.

City Council will not add polling places
Zephyrhills does not approve an ordinance that would open three sites for municipal elections.

Virtual school offers a new avenue to learning
More students than ever are turning to Florida Virtual School as a way to take classes that meet their needs or schedule.

Police report: Early morning visit lands woman in jail
ZEPHYRHILLS -- An unwanted guest arrested at a Zephyrhills home early Tuesday faces charges of disorderly conduct and possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

Editorial: Entire Zephyrhills council should review sales tax
Mike Bussell needs a history lesson.

Letters: Visioning task lacks public, business input
Re: Seeking altruism and the center of Land O'Lakes, Jan. 12, C.T. Bowen column.