Races a big winner with carefree crowd [Times photo: Lance Rothstein] Thousands are drawn out to the Little Everglades Steeplechase to picnic, show off elaborate attire and, of course, watch the horses.

Couple wanted to end life, daughter says
Loved ones say poor health and financial problems pushed Charles and Judith Musser to their deaths.

People see red over France, and spill wine
Piqued at France's position on Iraq, one veteran will return a certificate of thanks and another buys up a restaurant's French wine and smashes the bottles.

City's first SWAT team ready for unexpected
Zephyrhills isn't known for hostage crises or school shootings. But if they occur, the city now is better prepared.

First of three trials in fatal shooting begins today
Although he didn't fire the shot, Ronald Spaulding faces a first-degree murder charge, just as the triggerman killer would.

Season opens with win for favored horse
Al Skywalker leads the field all the way and lives up to his reputation by taking the big prize from the $40,000 Founder's Cup on Sunday.

Police reports: Ex-deputy's cocaine trial set to begin
Former Pasco County Sheriff's Office Civil Deputy Gloria Mays is expected to go to trial today, more than two years after she was arrested in Miami-Dade County on cocaine trafficking charges.

Letters: Wal-Mart will only increase traffic woes
Editor: A letter writer made an excellent point about the dangerous traffic existing on U.S. 19 before Wal-Mart. I am in complete agreement. However, the point is Wal-Mart Supercenter adds an estimated 5,000 cars per day to this pre-existing traffic disaster.