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Doctors stage insurance protest

[Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton]
In the parking lot of a Kmart, some 200 physicians and others attend a rally on malpractice rates.

'Unsafe' rooms trigger debate
Port Richey police have a holding cell and an evidence room that are not secure. Budget constraints are the reason, the council is told.

Return of ex-boyfriend proves deadly
A man charged with domestic abuse meets his own violent end after a run-in with his ex-girlfriend.

Woman receives probation for home arson
She was convicted of setting her boyfriend's house afire. She also must pay for the house.

Dade City man expected to face murder charge
DADE CITY -- East Pasco's senior prosecutor on Wednesday told a judge his office is preparing to charge a Dade City man in the Jan. 12 shooting death of 23-year-old Shane Lani Sampson in Zephyrhills.

Lose rubber stamp, attorney tells panel
The Planning Commission is lectured on the need to remain independent from developers.

Menicola submits bill for defense
The former City Council member wants to be reimbursed for the expense of successfully fighting an ethics complaint.

Relief in sight for bottleneck at Wal-Mart
Drivers in Port Richey will face less frustration when a road is widened and a concrete island is removed.

Youth training center spared, but given limits
The county says the job training operation can continue if its hours and scrap metal storage are reined in.

County 'in touch' but crowd not mollified
HUDSON -- Pasco County Administrator John Gallagher tried to reassure more than 350 Beacon Woods residents Wednesday night that officials will closely watch plans for a Wal-Mart Supercenter near the community.

Man charged in robbery at Taco Bell restaurant
PORT RICHEY -- A 29-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after Pasco sheriff's deputies said he robbed a man at gunpoint on U.S. 19.

Couple get grant to stabilize house
The swaying at Keith and Shelly Elgers' home in Port Richey started after they had their home raised above flood height.

PHCC fills women's tennis position
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Athena Carroll has accepted the sixth and final athletic scholarship to round out the Pasco-Hernando Community College team.

Getting to the heart of the matter
Midfielder Brian Sumner has been a central part of Wesley Chapel's postseason run.

One scorer, one stopper, two brothers
The Anazco brothers have both ends of the field covered for Ridgewood.

Cobras' top gun is one cool customer
HUDSON -- David Connors is a walking contradiction. But he's a scoring contradiction.

Editorial: County takes timely steps for public safety
Give Pasco County credit for dousing a public safety dispute in Wesley Chapel.

Letters: Educating our children is a noble calling
Re: Don't worry about class size, get rid of teachers, Feb. 10 letter.