Zephyrhills pays tribute to Marine in Iraq [Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton] A life-size cutout picture of him is signed by well wishers as a gift to his parents.

Jury watches videotape of suspect altering story
During an interrogation, the man accused of murder gives three different accounts.

2 families propose upscale housing
An alliance of two families would develop the proposed Handcart Heritage Estates, with about 30 luxury lots on 221 acres of cow pasture.

3 officers suspended after arrest inquiry
A Hudson man, who was warned about being with an officer's girlfriend, is seeking damages after being arrested for theft despite a lack of evidence.

Flurry of filers try to beat deadline
Some people filing returns at the last minute say they have to pay or were seeking an extension.

Seven Springs, Weightman win track titles
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Rain cut short the Pasco County Middle School Athletic Conference track meet by seven events.

Baisley decides to stick with Phillies
Former Land O'Lakes star pitcher will sign a minor-league deal.

Locals back on national stage
Jamie Burnette and Heather Zolton of Suncoast Gymnastics will compete for spots on the U.S. team next month in Colorado Springs.

Newest St. Leo commissioner ready to work
ST. LEO -- The first resident of the new Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club development to join the Town Commission was sworn in Monday night and got right to work.

Handle with care: Students send troops support
Ridgewood High School joins other organizations sending care packages and kind words to troops.

Developer is back with new plan for Moon Lake acreage
Frustrated in trying to put 173 double wide mobile homes on 89 acres, the developer now proposes 86 villas on about half the land.

Letters: Struggle intensifies for disabled brother, sister
Editor: My sister and I, both disabled by the ongoing progression of muscular dystrophy, have been struggling to maintain ourselves in our home since the passing of our mother and sole caregiver two years ago. She succumbed to cancer in March 2001.