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Pipe dreams can come true
[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
Dade City gets public restrooms through a public-private partnership after surveys had pinpointed the need. |
Planners won't support nudists' expansion
Lake Como resort in Land O'Lakes wants to build homes on 32 acres, but neighbors are fighting the plan.
Former acting mayor to speak to grand jury
Bob Leggiere says he is glad he will get a chance to speak about the matter involving the building department.
Arrest in fatal crash proves elusive
FHP reports indicate that Shanna Jane West was responsible for the crash that killed a Dade City woman, but the Patrol is still waiting for blood test results.
Pickup truck hits cyclist crossing U.S. 19
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday night when he was struck by a pickup truck while trying to cross U.S. 19.
Two lives so close to renewal fade away in grinding crash
The men were killed in a collision on U.S. 19 on Tuesday. Four others remain hospitalized.
Dade City's Main Street gets new chief
Ginny Solberg brings a varied background to the non-profit group. She replaces Gail Hamilton, who resigned last month.
Wal-Mart opens but doesn't suit everyone
Crowds deluge a second new supercenter, but others say they'll shop elsewhere to avoid hassles or to support locally owned stores.
Incinerator clash rears head again
In Port Richey, a couple again wants to burn trees. Neighbors again protest. The city enacts a 90-day ban and seeks a permanent one.
Police say man had sexual encounters with girl, 16
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A 36-year-old New Port Richey man was charged Tuesday with having sex with a 16-year-old girl, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office reported.
Makeshift home in shed burns near State Road 52
DADE CITY -- A wooden shed near State Road 52, the apparent makeshift quarters of a homeless man, burned Wednesday morning, fire officials said.
Plant-nabbers pluck greenery
ZEPHYRHILLS -- When a few plants on city property were pulled from the ground last week, city workers figured it was a few kids with nothing to do.
Deputies seek man who robbed bank
No one was hurt during the robbery at the Bank of America branch on State Road 54, but the thief got away with a bag of cash.
Young bowler returns at the top of his form
One could call 22-year-old Garry Osgoodby a quick study.
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.
Dinner to honor firefighters
An appreciation dinner will be held for past and present San Antonio volunteer firefighters from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 31 at the St. Anthony Parish Center, 32832 Massachusetts Ave., San Antonio. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children for the dinner, which includes barbecue chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, drink and dessert. A fire truck will be provided for children to sit on and there will be a mini-fire truck for younger children to take rides. The fire department will display historical items such as old photos, newspaper articles and plaques. Fire Chief Troy Newton will present the Fire Fighter of the Year Award. For information, call Diane Johnson at (352) 588-3368.
Man sought in parking lot murder
Officials won't say if he's a suspect, but they say he may have some information in the case.
Fire destroys mobile home; no one injured
DADE CITY -- Fire gutted a manufactured home Wednesday afternoon, pouring columns of smoke into the sky visible from downtown Dade City.
Prosecutors seek death for 3 in murder case
Officials say the death penalty is warranted because each suspect has a criminal record and the slaying occurred during a robbery.
Records falling as Swede runs to state finals
LAND O'LAKES -- Ask Christina Hansen what it is about the United States she loves so much and the Swedish exchange student doesn't know quite what to say.
Out of retirement
Pasco softball coach Willie Broner Jr. wasn't looking for a job, but the job found him.
Battle of the Ridges
River Ridge and Ridgewood have dominated, and their matchups provide the season's only suspense.
Baker signs to play at Fla. Southern
Former Times Pasco Player of the Year accepts Div. II scholarship.
Seniors learn to relate, to winning and each other
Wesley Chapel's boys team reaps the rewards of a trio's success with a 10-1 record.
River Ridge has second straight unbeaten season in sight
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Could they, might they ... is it possible to think about back-to-back unbeaten seasons for the River Ridge girls tennis team?
