Veteran loses RV discrimination suit HUD sued on his behalf after a homeowners group sued to get him to move his RV from his driveway. Some won't don cap or gown The district is cracking down on students who haven't met district and state graduation requirements.

Agency says avoid the wildlife [Times photo: Joseph Garnett Jr.] Both pets and people are tangling with wildlife seeking water and food in or near homes in Pasco County.

Landowner: Family didn't seek new road
Opponents of a plan to extend Ridge Road from Moon Lake Road to U.S. 41 say the project benefits only landowners with large holdings.

Airy new VA clinic takes getting used to
After years in cramped quarters, the new office feels like wide open spaces. Patients and staff say they don't mind adapting.

Vandalism acts sour moods at 2 schools
The principals of Zephyrhills and Pasco high schools condemn the mischief surrounding what appear to be reciprocal graffiti attacks.

Letters
Pageant offended American Indians
Editor: I grew up surrounded by prejudice and bigotry when I lived on the reservation. It was common to go into town and be treated as if we were invisible.

Stick to plans for school impact fee
Pasco County commissioners shouldn't retreat from their stated commitment to adopt a school impact fee. Likewise, the commission should resist the temptation to whittle the proposed fee of $1,706 per single family home to placate opposition from the building industry.

Judge: Defendant in murder case may get new attorney
DADE CITY -- Faunce Pearce, accused of murder and heading toward a trial without an attorney, will probably get some legal help after all, a judge said Wednesday.

Dade City woman in commission race
Charlotte Kiefer, the Dade City businesswoman who led a fight by local furniture dealers against regional chain Badcock Home Furnishings, has filed to run for the County Commission District 1 seat.

Suspect indicted in murder case
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder Wednesday against Robbie Robinson, the 21-year-old Lakeland man accused of killing a Pasco advertising salesman.

New Port Richey pool improvements in jeopardy
The city faces an estimated $2-million shortfall in the capital improvement budget. The pool project could be cut.

Snubbed Heritage Park explores other options
Proponents of the historical museum hope to get donated land and local money before trying again for state funding.

Jury: Homeowners group didn't violate veteran's rights
HUD sued on his behalf after the group told him to move his RV from his driveway.

Dade City teen charged with weapons possession
DADE CITY -- A Dade City teen was charged Tuesday with bringing a pocket knife to the James Irvin Education Center, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office reported.

Sports
West Florida fills O'Brien's college needs
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Laura O'Brien knew exactly what she wanted in a college: a place to play volleyball and to major in communications with an emphasis on film.

Doyne signs with HCC for baseball
TAMPA -- Call it Plan B.

Wildcat star keeps it fun, keeps on winning
Cristina Lucin again went undefeated in the regular season and won two district titles. This year, she is the Pasco County player of the year.

With no distractions, Bulldog doesn't lose
Chris Black didn't have to worry about playing golf, which helped him become Pasco County's player of the year.