Iraq: A soldier's life reflects upon entire family
When Joe Mock joined the Army, and went to war, his life changed -- and so did the lives of his sister and mother in New Port Richey.

Dade City weighs options for top job
DADE CITY -- There are four finalists. There is a job opening. Tonight, will there be a decision?

Eagles club forfeits money, slot machines
The Sheriff's Office sued the club after seizing the machines in a raid.

Sheriff names new east side commander
DADE CITY -- Pasco County sheriff's Capt. Jim Driscoll, who oversees community policing and crime prevention, has been named as the new commander of District 2 on the east side.

Official wants land-use change
County planners will recommend the plan for 1,034 acres owned by a county commissioner's family.

Jan Glidewell: Another postponed pleasure is forever lost
I'm sad to say that Cypress Gardens came and went -- and I never went.

C.T. Bowen: Column: Gently, Bruce Blake made a better Pasco
Bruce E. Blake wasn't big on fanfare, wasn't blustery, and certainly never promised ballot-box retribution to a public official with a contradictory point of view.

Teen shot in abdomen is in fair condition
DADE CITY -- A Dade City teenager remained hospitalized in fair condition Monday after police say he was shot once Sunday night.

Pesticide safety sought for workers
A proposed bill would illustrate the use and precautions for specific chemicals laborers use in the fields, before they get sick.

New Port Richey city manager takes medical leave
Assistant City Manager Gerald Paradise will act as city manager while Gerald Seeber is treated for prostate cancer. The cancer was found in January.

Death shatters couple's idyllic holiday
Frank and Carol Joutras were enjoying a peaceful Easter when he apparently began choking.

Lions choose Radecki
SAINT LEO -- In mid-January, a Saint Leo volleyball coach was fired and the school's baseball coach resigned.

Under-13 Thunder wins title
NEW PORT RICHEY -- As an under-12 boys competitive team, the West Pasco Thunder claimed a Division II title in the Region C Cup.

Sisterly success spurs Wildcats
Not long after taking up the sport, Alexis and Stephanie Mecca team up well in doubles.

Letters: Consider costs of high-density use
Editor: Today, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to our comprehensive plan. The amendment will change the land use designation of 1,034 rural acres in east Pasco to a level that will allow large planned communities. Approval will then be sought from the Florida Department of Community Affairs for the second time on behalf of the landowner, Comas Trust.