April 29, 2000

[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
Crowd is ready to party
Thousands show up early for this year's rock festival, and they've brought the essentials: tents, sleeping bags and beer.
Authorities charge two in sale of crack cocaine
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Two Meadowlane Street residents were charged with possession of crack cocaine and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after they sold undercover officers $150 worth of the drug on Thursday.
Jail time, fine for tampering with Indian mounds
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Tampering with American Indian mounds near Hidden Lake in New Port Richey could land you in jail.

[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
Students set off on journey of creativity
The Odyssey of the Mind state finals challenge students to stretch their brains for unique solutions to wacky problems.
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Man injured in yard brawl dies in hospital
Loy Lee Hardwick was protecting his son from a group of teens, his family says. He was badly beaten in his front yard.
Ban on SLAPP lawsuits nearer
Florida has vaulted closer to banning government officials from filing pre-emptive lawsuits against protesters, a practice lambasted as a Big Brother-like assault on the little guy.
State impact-fee windfall likely to miss Pasco
Legislators tried to get a provision giving the county funds for its schools from the state instead of impact fees.
Hernando community shuns age restrictions
The manager of the neighborhood association doubts future votes could succeed.
Three men sought in dealership robbery
DADE CITY -- Two men robbed a Dade City used-car dealership at gunpoint Friday afternoon, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.
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