Woman tosses cigarette and it lands her in jail
LAND O'LAKES -- Finished with her cigarette, the driver handed it to Gladys Louise Lewis and asked her to get rid of it.
Escapee's run snapped by the leash
A K-9 unit shortens the freedom for a man who bolted from a deputy's cruiser.
City opts to dump volunteer fire corps
San Antonio officials say they are fed up with their volunteer fire chief. The county will take over.
Neukom's ready to end an 80-year tradition
It's time to move on to other challenges, says the owner of the family-run store, a fixture in Zephyrhills since 1921.
Developers call new Pasco land rules unfair
The developers are worried that the environmentally friendly changes in county building rules will keep them from developing much of their property.
Jury: Shooting was murder, not accident
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Defense attorneys for Steven Collazo argued this week that Edward Luck's death was an accident. Collazo, they said, even checked the chamber of his father's gun to make sure it was empty before he confronted Luck about an unpaid debt.
Facing angry crowd, council delays decision
Opponents of a tax to pay for street improvements jam a meeting of the New Port Richey City Council.
New housing project would be burdensome
Editor: I find myself pondering some of the recent decisions made by Pasco County government, and I am flabbergasted at the unrealistic view of the needs and wants of the people they are representing. Two issues come to mind and are integrated together.
The naked truth: Exotic dance measure is just status quo
The first adult entertainment venue popped up in Hudson in 1990, the same year Pinellas County enacted tougher controls on sexually oriented businesses.
Judge berates man for lies told in court
NEW PORT RICHEY -- It wasn't Jeffrey Crouch's past that angered the judge. It was the lies.
Teen found guilty of attempted murder
Charles Ray Lee, 15 at the time of the drug-related shooting, faces a minimum of 25 years without parole.
Police reports
Man charged with aggravated battery
Local doubles squad advances to state
Innisbrook's senior doubles league team is heading to the USTA Florida Section State Championships this summer after a defeat of St. Petersburg in a district matchup.
Little lie pays off for Patton
Land O'Lakes ace Ashley Patton will play for PHCC next season -- and will start almost immediately.
Rams in step with tradition
First-year Ridgewood coach Greg Bollinger has the Rams off to a 7-1 start this season with the help of eight returners from last season's 17-4 team.
Free tax return preparation
Trained volunteers prepare the basic return for those who cannot afford to pay for tax return preparation. Bring your Social Security cards and those of all dependents, previous year's tax return, and all current year tax records, including W-2s and 1099s, if any.
Deputy's dropped charge is little help
One drug charge against Pasco County sheriff's civil Deputy Gloria Mays has been dropped by prosecutors, but her request for unemployment benefits faces a stiff challenge from the Sheriff's Office, authorities said.
Planning advisory group takes shape
Members from five planning districts will consider changes to the land use plan.
Garden club meeting focuses on impact of recent weather
Members of the Land O'Lakes Garden Club met Tuesday at the Land O'Lakes Community Center on U.S. 41 for their monthly meeting. Michelle Radford from Hollie's Farm and Garden was the guest speaker. She talked about drought-hardy plants and how to tell if a plant is dead or just burned by the January freeze.
