Extra sales tax pitched as relief
Officials say that imposing another penny of sales tax would allow a cut in property taxes.

Loving mother lived for ailing daughter
After years of caring for her sick child, the Crystal Springs mom, who died tragically Saturday, became a nurse to help others.

Murder trial is postponed
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The first-degree murder trial of Ronald Spaulding was postposed Monday after a defense attorney filed a last-minute motion to have key evidence tossed out.

Ex-deputy's sentence: 10 years
The former Pasco civil deputy was given a deal for five years less than the minimum on trafficking charges.

Group aids pros who seek work
ProNet provides training, networking and support for white-collar workers who have lost their jobs.

Council hearing tonight on repeal of bingo law
City attorney Paul Marino, who wrote the ordinance and has been criticized for it, will speak.

City to join mosquito control
With airborne health threats such as West Nile virus rising, Zephyrhills votes to ask for the district's help.

Classification changes affect scheduling
The growth of some county schools makes conference matchups tough to accommodate.

New race kicks off parade
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The first Main Street Mile road race is scheduled to be held just minutes before the annual Chasco Fiesta parade March 22.

Jan Glidewell: Sorting out ABCs of our SOS agencies
Sleep well, Pasco residents. If the popcorn hits the fan tonight, you need to know that the HMPC is working hard on the Pasco County LMS and that the Hazard Mitigation Section of the DEM is keeping the FEMA Region IV posted so that they know that DMA2K is being complied with.

Police reports: Groveland man beaten by crowd at nightclub
LACOOCHEE -- A 20-year-old Groveland man was severely beaten early Sunday morning at Rumors Lounge, according to Pasco County Sheriff's Office reports.

Letters: Education secretary fails to grasp FCAT pressures
Editor: I would like to invite Education Secretary Jim Horne to visit my classroom. If he seriously wants to hear from teachers, then take the time to come and sit with us and listen. I do not know where he is receiving positive messages from teachers about the FCAT, but surely it is not from Title 1 schools.