Counselor's arrest stuns peers The man police say admits pulling the trigger on his suicidal friend was a devoted counselor, co-workers say. Pioneer Days stakes claim as Top 20 event The Pioneer Florida Museum gains a competitive edge from a tourism group's listing of the Labor Day weekend festival. Baseball makes city a big part of team Batting practice at John F. Clements Field on Thursday was what you might expect from a high school baseball team that set the state record for most home runs in a season. Cowhide littered the outfield and much of the shagging meant jumping the fence.

Ceremony weds couple, traditions [Times photo: Dan McDuffie] Two marry under an oak at Withlacoochee River Park in a ceremony full of Seminole traditions. Jumper's leap more than she expected A state title surprises even the jumper who won it. The Ridgewood High School sophomore jumped 5 feet, 4 inches.

Juice plant should keep contributing
After a year of rumor mongering and community apprehension, Vitality Beverages announced plans to expand, not curtail, production at its Dade City juice-packaging plant. It is welcome news from the county's largest manufacturing employer.

Don't encourage more development
Editor: I disagree with the Ridge Road extension. We have no water now, and it would be good to give wildlife a half-a-chance. Do we need to encourage another development?