Fans anticipating newest Harry Potter tale
Anticipation is definitely brewing for the release of the latest book in the Harry Potter series, set to go on sale Saturday morning.

Growth in county adds staff to division
The 2000-2001 budget includes double the number of planners in Pasco's Growth Management Division.

Connerton's future pegged to water
The state wants assurances that Pasco has enough water for the development's 15,000 homes and 30,000 residents.

Bills leave some dry, asking why
Fifteen San Antonio residents and businesses had their water cut off because of unpaid bills.

Former city attorney dives into mayoral race
Eloise Taylor says recent problems "raise serious concerns about the direction of the city" and caused her to run for office.

Vote on Gulf Harbors annexation must wait
New Port Richey will wait to see if the county buys Lindrick Service Corp. before paying for an annexation study.

Sheriff's candidate says history counts
Re: Gillum sinks to mudslinging, June 30 letter

Port Richey needs a quick answer to an old question
The ovation in Port Richey was short-lived.

Blaze ignites garbage a little early
Garbage waiting to be burned at the county incinerator catches fire. No injuries or damage is reported.

Pasco's Explorer Post 916 No. 2 in state competition
Pasco's Explorer Post 916 came in second place, just behind a post from Clearwater, at the annual state Explorer competition in West Palm Beach last week.

Junior softball team ready for rematch in title game
Entering Thursday night's game, the major baseball team also has high hopes for a District 13 championship.

Juniors making their final pitch
Defense has carried the Zephyrhills juniors baseball team so far, but it will need a strong pitching performance to keep its championship hopes alive.

One more win puts seniors in final
A day after costly errors led to the team's first loss, the Dade City seniors look to get back into the championship hunt.

West Pasco teams ready to play
All four West Pasco All-Star softball teams have high expectations entering this weekend's District 12 tournament in Dunedin.

Hudson team takes coach to new heights
Ricky Hampshire is in his third season as coach of the Hudson little league 9-10 All-Stars, but this year his team has taken its manager into new territory:

Baby's death blamed on complications of asthma
No criminal investigation is planned in the 4-month-old boy's death at a Dade City day care center.

Heritage Pines gains approval for more houses
HUDSON -- Heritage Pines, U.S. Home Corp.'s proposed 1,500-home retirement community in Hudson, won approval Thursday to build fewer assisted living and nursing home units and more single-family houses.

North Bay maternity, pediatric wards closing
NEW PORT RICHEY -- North Bay Hospital announced Thursday it will close its maternity and pediatric wards, citing a declining number of patients seeking those services.

Man accused of taking money from woman, 80
HOLIDAY -- A 46-year-old Holiday man stole an ATM card belonging to his daughter's 80-year-old grandmother and withdrew more than $5,000 since late March, according to Pasco sheriff's deputies.

Auspicious artists
From amateur to professional, from oil paintings to sculpture, the Pasco Art Center's Promising Picassos show is for any artist and any medium.