Storms bring hail, clip power [Times photo: Lance Rothstein] The county was under a short tornado warning when trees and power lines fell, briefly putting thousands of homes in the dark.

Jan Glidewell: Old grouser role harder to play than I imagined
At 9 a.m. Wednesday when I showed (okay, should have showed) up for work, I reached the milestone of having worked exactly 30 years at this newspaper, and therefore officially entered the domain of old farthood.

Dade City man slain; another is questioned
DADE CITY -- There was a gunshot Thursday morning. A rush to call the authorities.

County denies request for larger signs
A shopping center developer wants taller signs, but the review committee unanimously stands by the new sign ordinance.

Charter schools pass scrutiny
One, however, Richard Milburn Academy, is embroiled in an eviction lawsuit with Counsel Square.

Tax shift measure gains supporters
One of three legislative maneuvers could allow raising the sales tax while cutting the property tax.

Ex-Land O'Lakes catcher to continue pro career
Erik Shafer signs a deal with Joliet, a minor-league team in the independent Northern League.

Rams, Gators play another wild one
Ridgewood and Land O'Lakes have had some of the county's closest games in recent years, and Tuesday's showdown set a new standard for late-inning intrigue.

Ex-Mustang transfers but will be ineligible
Pitcher Tyler Clippard, dismissed from Mitchell two weeks ago after being arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence, has transferred to Dunedin and is attempting to pitch for the nationally ranked Falcons.

Buc sophomore gets no-hitter vs. Bulldogs
It took Gulf 10 games to get its first win of the season, but it came in convincing fashion Wednesday.

Council member backs incumbent in race
ZEPHYRHILLS -- City Council member Lance Smith is backing the incumbent in the Seat 5 race.

At Chasco tonight: gospel with a Latin beat
The big food event for today is the Cotee River Lions club fish fry. And tonight, the group Salvador will perform.

The man behind the hits performs at Sims Park
Phil Vassar has written songs for everyone from Alan Jackson to Jo Dee Messina. He'll sing his own tunes at the Chasco Country Concert.

Fortune smothers hopes in 'Heiress'
A shy spinster with a domineering father and a charming suitor must decide whether her inheritance is her chief attraction.

Suncoast Sampler spices up Chasco Fiesta
Munch on everything from chocolate potato chips to chicken rollatini Sunday at Gulf View Square.

Pasco: This week
WILDLIFE ARTWORKS by painter Sheryl Jackson are on exhibit in the Upstairs Gallery at Pasco Arts Center though Monday. The center is at 5744 Moog Road, Holiday. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Downtown fest brings out best of Dade City
The Spring Festival of the Arts, the town's newest celebration, opens today with exhibits, a flower show and lots of activities.

Air festival helps group get closer to its lofty goal
An aviation enthusiasts group plans to give 1-million youngsters their first flying experience by December.

Police reports: Boy, 15, charged with possession of a firearm
ZEPHYRHILLS -- A 15-year-old boy was arrested on gun charges Wednesday after another teen was accidentally shot in the foot, a Zephyrhills police report said.

Editorial: Tax rate cut's goal: boost sales tax appeal
The strategy to win voter approval next year for a proposed sales tax increase now includes the caveat of tying a property tax rate cut to the referendum.

Letters: Many letters about penny sales tax are misleading
Editor: The debate on the Pasco penny sales tax is being debased when opponents of the tax state in letters to the editor such blatantly misleading questions, such as asking if the money from this tax will go to administrative costs or School Board pay raises.