Feds dangle homeless grant; nobody bites
Local advocates said too many strings were attached to the money meant to target chronic homelessness.

Forgery suspect dies in deputy's custody
A drug overdose is possible. Cocaine confiscated during the man's arrest is missing.

Zoning okay clears path for new Lowe's
A unanimous vote by the Zephyrhills City Council, against the recommendation of its city planner, opens the way for the home improvement retailer to build a 100,000-square-foot store on U.S. 301.

Jan Glidewell: No EZ way to evade tax -- or antitax nut cases
If you weren't up all night working on your taxes, then you probably belong to one of three groups: You filed early, probably because you had money coming back; you have purposefully been putting it off; or you forgot. In the final instance, you have until midnight tonight to do a year's worth of accounting.

State makes gory case at man's trial
The state's case against Jonathan Dye Jones unfolds in forensics testimony, crime scene items and videotape.

Decision on carports back in city's lap
The issue of whether temporary carports are structures is what New Port Richey must determine after it was put on hold awaiting a state interpretation.

Engineering firm plans move to Longleaf
Florida Design Consultants, which has operated with offices in New Port Richey and Clearwater, is relocating and consolidating.

Hitting incident under review
School officials say no criminal charges will be filed, but the coach remains on leave until a district investigation clears him.

Boy, 3, nearly drowns in pool
The youngster found a way to get inside a safety fence that surrounded the family pool.

Pirate's status still unknown
Pasco's LaShawn Vaughns has no bone damage in her knee, but an MRI exam is expected soon, if not today.

Reutimann update
Zephyrhills' David Reutimann raced to his best finish in a NASCAR Busch Grand National series race, taking fifth Saturday at the Pepsi 300 at Nashville Speedway.

Review: 'Nuns' entertain with charm, spirit
Nunsense is a sweet and playful little show, just made for intimate venues such as the Angel Cabaret Theatre, where it's playing through May 18.

Police reports: Drug tip sends police to parking lot, driver to jail
ZEPHYRHILLS -- A Golden Corral employee was arrested in the restaurant's parking lot Saturday night after a police officer found 12 bags of marijuana in his pickup truck, a Zephyrhills police report said.

Letters: Auto dealers' show of pseudopatriotism a dishonor
Re: Stars, stripes and sales, April 8