Pickup flips over, killing 1, injuring 4
When its tire blew out on I-75 in Pasco County, the truck rolled, ejecting all the workers in it.

Commissioner calls for firing of city manager
Three Dade City commissioners and the mayor say Doug Drymon shouldn't be removed, but agree to discuss his performance.

'System works,' says winner of insurance case
State Farm will have to pay more than $240,000 for a man's home and its contents after failing to prove he set a fire.

Developers propose 1,300 new homes
Two subdivisions are planned near Wesley Chapel High School and Weightman Middle School.

Commission bans weekend watering
The rules for watering change for unincorporated Pasco; several municipalities are expected to follow suit.

Developer planning 1,599-home project
US Homes submits a proposal to build a subdivision on 1,188 acres north of State Road 54 in Land O'Lakes.

Student praised for exemplary act
The fourth-grader is recognized for alerting authorities to a loaded handgun at school.

Code violations soon to become a court matter
The County Commission is scrapping the code enforcement board in favor of direct court action.

Port Richey changes watering days
PORT RICHEY -- The Port Richey City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to change watering restrictions again, spreading watering days throughout the weekdays. The restrictions were brought up on an emergency basis by City Manager Vince Lupo on the same day the Pasco County Commission voted to enact the same restrictions. Here is the schedule used by both Port Richey and the county:

Gas pipeline posturing should not go too far
The Pasco County Commission's objection to a natural gas pipeline is more tactical than practical. It gives the county a bargaining position, but the decision last week to file a formal objection with federal regulators shouldn't be construed as a legitimate attempt to keep the Williams Buccaneer Natural Gas Pipeline outside the county.

Cimorelli leads all-conference spring choices
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Brett Cimorelli, the premier slugger among Zephyrhills' record-setting bashers, topped the spring list of all-Sunshine Athletic Conference athletes.

Cobras keep working out
With no jamboree or spring game, that's about Hudson's only option as Terry Voyles looks to keep improving.

Cimorelli leads all-conference spring choices
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Brett Cimorelli, the premier slugger among Zephyrhills' record-setting bashers, topped the spring list of all-Sunshine Athletic Conference athletes.

Zephyrhills looks to rebuild
The Bulldogs will have fresh faces at quarterback and running back as they try to rebound from a sub-.500 1999.

Council approves new golf course manager
ZEPHYRHILLS -- City Council members voted unanimously Monday night to allow a local businessman to take over management of the Zephyrhills City Golf Course.

Man dies after hitting parked car
WESLEY CHAPEL -- A Tampa man was killed Sunday night when the car he was driving struck a vehicle parked in the emergency lane of Interstate 75 and spun into a cluster of trees, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Robber takes cash from Lane Glo Bowling Alley
PORT RICHEY -- With a hard metal object pointed at his back, the general manager of the Lane Glo bowling alley was forced to open the business' safe and hand over an undisclosed amount of cash to a robber Monday morning.