Rainfall brings some relief, but it's mostly on paper
Even though drought maps show improvement, the area has a long way to go before reaching normal water and rainfall levels.
Court upholds ruling on water
An appeals court rejects a rancher's request to pump up to 1.8-million gallons per day from Crystal Springs.
'I just want my good name cleared'
A man convicted of a 1995 Wells Fargo robbery makes his first public appearance after an inmate confesses to the crime.
Hospice names board member as its next CEO
But controversy continues as the agency's former CEO says she was unfairly forced out.
Deal can get SR 54 widening moving
A dispute over a right of way that threatened to delay the widening project appears resolved.
Florida Power plans office consolidation
To offset the moves, the utility will open 15 locations where customers can pay bills.
Cities show wisdom accepting impact fees
There is near universal agreement that more schools need to be built in Pasco County. Ancillary issues in the ongoing public debate include questions about who should pay, how much they should pay, when they should have to pay and would the payment stifle redevelopment.
Animal shelters defend adoptions
Editor: The SPCA never, knowingly, allows the adoption of an animal that is ill. Every dog and cat coming into the shelter is examined to the best of our ability. They are given the necessary injections and medications needed, even though we sustain a monetary loss.
Boys and Girls Clubs seeks director
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The Boys and Girls Clubs of Pasco County hopes to name a new executive director in the next two weeks, incoming board of directors president Steve Luikart said.
Something's afoot, but Neukom mum for now
ZEPHRYHILLS -- George Neukom is making some changes.
Officials endorse hiking cable fee
Pasco County commissioners unanimously supported ratcheting up the county's cable television franchise fee, a move that would raise the average person's monthly cable bill by less than $1.
Saddlebrook to teem with Porsche lovers
A national club will hold its 2003 convention there, and it plans a competition at the Zephyrhills airport.
Around Central Pasco
Library hosting concert, tax help
Free cataract, glaucoma screenings
Dr. Mark Beiler will give free cataract and glaucoma screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Eye Site of Pasco, 3308 Little Road, New Port Richey. To schedule an appointment, call (727) 375-0300.
Gators enter regionals as a different squad than 2000
LAND O'LAKES -- This is not the same Land O'Lakes team as the one coming off back-to-back trips to the final four.
Fire inquiry under a pile of paperwork
San Antonio officials say they have their work cut out for them as they sift through department records and receipts.
Saint Leo slugger earns player of week honors
SAINT LEO -- Trevor Hall has picked up where he left off last season.
Police reports
18-year-old accused of aiding an escape
