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9 votes help pick a mayor

[Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton]
Bob Leggiere again loses a bid in a Port Richey mayoral race. One City Council race ends up in a tie. |
Student who warned officials about boy's gun files suit
The ex-Ridgewood High student says school officials didn't help stop students from picking on him and didn't listen when he told them a student had a gun.
Clark, 2 incumbents win in New Port Richey
Ginny Miller and Tom Finn win re-election, while Susan M. Clark replaces Jack Van Keuren.
Casino company opens PR offensive
Stardancer Casino Cruises says it would help bring a lively waterfront to Port Richey.
Friendly race goes to Bussell
The challenger defeats Tim Ippolito after raising more money, making more signs and shaking hands at the polls all day.
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Zephyrhills golf course will get one more chance
Despite wariness by some council members, Zephyrhills will forgive lease payments in hopes of improved conditions and more use of the course in the next year.
New trial sought for convicted killer
Michael Peter Fitzpatrick, who could be sentenced to death, was treated unfairly, his attorney says.
Woman won't face prison for tossing cigarette
Instead, the Sheriff's Office says it will cite her for littering, a civil charge that should not violate her probation. She'll face a $50 fine.
More taxation, even with clever name, is bad idea
Editor: Let's see if we have it straight. The Pasco County commissioners want more money to spend on something. They aren't sure exactly what, so they'll ask around. But they do want more money. Therefore, they are proposing a tax.
It's still tough to be a teenager
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Thinking back, I realize now that I didn't have enough takeoff speed.
Lifters fail to bring home state titles
Girls weightlifting
County's Al Bundys to dust off old rivalry
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Not unlike an Al Bundy fantasy in the television show Married with Children, middle-aged men reliving their glory days on the gridiron will soon become an all too common sight in west Pasco.
Nudist resort's success prompts expansion plans
LAND O'LAKES -- Florida, the state where Paradise Lakes nudist resort has made millions, can no longer contain the ambitions of the resort's owners.
PHCC offers to apply sealant to kids' teeth
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Pasco-Hernando Community College will hold a clinic today to provide needy children with sealants for their teeth.
Former husband sues woman over death of their son
Kristina Gaime, charged with killing her son in April 1999, faces a wrongful death lawsuit by the boy's father.
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A stylish send-off
Each year the students at Gulfside Elementary get into the spring break mood at a musical "beaching it" event the music teacher says is designed to show students the value of music.
Brick by brick, city will continue project
Dade City's efforts to remove asphalt from a brick street have gone so well that the city will extend the test project.
Police seek man who robbed Zephyrhills convenience store
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Zephyrhills police are searching for the man who robbed a Cumberland Farms store at 5046 Gall Blvd. on Sunday evening.
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