A mighty swing [Times photo: Dan McDuffie] Softball player Jamie Martin takes a swing during batting practice Tuesday at Saint Leo University. The team will play in the NCAA South Regional tournament.

Consultant selected for study Negotiations will begin on a contract for a management study of the Sheriff's Office. Spanish name for Lock Street yields to foes An advocate for migrant workers rescinds her request to the commission. Dade City mayor puts down gavel After serving two stints in the office, Charles McIntosh says he will remain active in the community. Scott Black takes over the role.

No one's left but us regulars
Seasons come and seasons go as winter residents leave roads and restaurants emptier.

Cowboys linebacker denies child is his
The next step is DNA tests to determine whether Pasco native Darren Hambrick is related to the daughter of a Lacoochee woman.

Abbey: No extra watering for golf
The decision means Swiftmud won't be asked to let Saint Leo University's golf course have more water for irrigation.

Rescuing school impact fees was worthy legislative effort
On the final day of the 2000 legislative session, Sen. Jack Latvala rescued Pasco County's efforts to impose an impact fee to finance new school construction. Kudos to Latvala for his resuscitation, something the members of Pasco's delegation in the Florida House of Representatives had been unable to do.

Lounge foes long on complaints, short on evidence
Editor: In recent weeks, Bill Salter has written several letters to the editor of local papers. Salter has alluded to improprieties by the governing board of directors and mismanagement of funds over the past four to six years in regards to Lake Padgett Estates East Property Owners Association.

PHCC signs three; two move on
Pasco-Hernando Community College announced the signings of forwards Joe Hoolihan (River Ridge), Corey Bailey (East Lake) and Jason Byrd (Hernando).

Baisley impresses Phillies
It didn't count on the records, and technically, it wasn't a real major league start. But for Brad Baisley, it was something maybe better: his unveiling as the Philadelphia Phillies' minor league pitching jewel.

Ridgewood gymnast earns gold at nationals
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Jamie Burnette stood on her head -- almost literally -- in bringing home the gold.

Former teacher harnesses power to earn victories
After teaching in high school for 27 years, Margaret Groth decided it was time to retire, move to Florida and play tennis. In 1994, she left her Illinois teaching position, relocated to Port Richey and joined a tennis team.

Former teacher harnesses power to earn victories
After teaching in high school for 27 years, Margaret Groth decided it was time to retire, move to Florida and play tennis. In 1994, she left her Illinois teaching position, relocated to Port Richey and joined a tennis team.

Judge reduces bail for teen accused of hitting bicyclist
The 18-year-old has been in jail since March 27, accused of fleeing after crashing into a 7-year-old.

Book return vandalism ruins library materials
Officials at the Land O'Lakes branch library say items worth about $5,000 were destroyed.

Man charged with hitting officers arresting him
DADE CITY -- A Dade City man was accused Monday of striking deputies who came to arrest him on an outstanding warrant, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.

Volunteers get paid in other ways
The county honors three of its volunteers, who find satisfaction and respect without a paycheck.