Bunny bait [Times photo: Brendan Fitterer] Jessica Smith dangles an Easter egg before her son, Sheamus, 2, at the Gulf View Square mall in Port Richey to try to draw Sheamus close enough for a portrait with the big, furry Easter bunny.

Jan Glidewell: Boyfriend's just right for her, wrong for a column
"But you never write about him," she said.

Deputy's record critiqued
When a man dies in custody, authorities ask why, and await toxicology results. The veteran officer is on paid leave.

Developer proposes rent-to-own housing
Each of the 43 townhouses would rent for $800 a month to low- and moderate-income families in Port Richey.

Greg Hamilton: Column: Poignant tale captures what we want to believe
It was one of those stories from the war in Iraq that seemed too good to be true. Unfortunately, that's what it turned out to be.

Youths grace stage with talent
Performers in different age groups sparkle at annual talent competition.

Diamonds in the rough: The Odd Couple
Wesley Chapel has been led by the duo of 5-5 infielder Kris Quinones and 6-2 pitcher Ken Statham.

Diamonds in the rough: The Slugger
Brandon Decker keys a bright future for a struggling but young Gulf squad.

Conference title another feather for Rams' cap
Ridgewood made it to the state championship game last spring, but this year's Rams already have achieved something last year's couldn't: a Sunshine Athletic Conference championship.

Diamonds in the rough: The Pitcher
Jeff Bloomer has shut the door for a Land O'Lakes squad that rarely leans on freshmen.

Rising star shines at Bronco Bill's
Steve Azar's pop-country trajectory is headed skyward, as his critically acclaimed album Waitin' on Joe.

Bourbon Street books one shrill guy
Ratt's Round and Round was an MTV favorite.

Surreal musical to take off
Shakespeare meets sci-fi in a River Ridge production April 25-26.

Pasco: This week
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS of Pasco County made during the past 60 years continues through May 9 at the Alric C.R. Pottberg Library on the Pasco-Hernando Community College's campus at 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. The library will be closed Sunday. Admission is free.

Deputy gets suspension over road rage incident
A corrections officer is suspended for chasing two fellow deputies and trying to run them off the road.

Police reports: Man, 32, faces charge of improperly touching boy
A 32-year-old Dade City man was arrested Wednesday on a charge that he improperly touched an 11-year-old boy.

Letters: Meetings at library help people explore the issues
Re: Speak up; don't let antiwar meetings continue at library, April 15 letter