[Times photo: Dan McDuffie] CHIN OVER THE TOP: Four-year-old Katherine Howard of Lutz strains as she does an assisted chinup Monday during recreational gym class at the Dance and Gymnastics Academy of Tampa in Land O'Lakes. The instructor was holding Katherine, but she still had to pull herself up.

Cinco de Mayo not only party excuse
It's also about celebrating differences, says the organizer for the Tommytown area event.

New Port Richey's manager to leave
After serving the city for more than 15 years, Gerald Seeber will become the top administrator in Oviedo, a city near Orlando.

Young activist takes debate on King Avenue issue online
A 24-year-old Army reservist who has gone the distance for Zephyrhills builds a Web site to encourage change.

Man indicted in slaying of relatives
Joshua James Engel is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing of his grandmother and aunt during an argument.

Unlicensed building inspector loses job
It's another embarrassment for Port Richey's suspended City Manager Vince Lupo and the building department.


Colleges
Cruz adds career hits mark to achievements
NEW PORT RICHEY - Victor Roldan, a 2003 Pasco-Hernando Community College graduate, set a school career hits record last season. Now he is tied for second.
Sweep gives Lions relief from skid
ST. LEO - What better way to forget about a seven-game losing skid than to win twice in one day.

Gaime
Attorney wants more evidence thrown out
A motion asks that letters and medications be excluded from Kristina Gaime's murder trial.

Obituary
Dade City native, town 'character' Earl McKinney dies
Remembered for his Christmas holiday high jinks, Mr. McKinney is dead at 80.

Preps
Royal Knights tandem extends running careers
NEW PORT RICHEY - Danielle Coyle and Samantha Jacobsen have run their last race together - in high school.

Letters to the Editor: VFW promotes community with its good works
Editor: Twice in the past two weeks you have printed articles that were derogatory toward the Veterans of Foreign Wars. They serve to promote erroneous impressions of the purpose for and the activities of the VFW.