Swimmers ready for local meet [Times photo: Janel Schroeder] Five teams will take to the water at 6 p.m. at the New Port Richey Recreation Center pool.

Pasco okays plan for a new city
Commissioners approve phase one of Connerton, which ultimately could be home to 30,000.

Innovative principals share awards' glory
Two award-winning principals say teachers' ideas and community involvement have built their instructional programs.

Wal-Mart looking for just the right tenant
The retailer draws up a list of possible stores to take its place in Merchants Square and asks Zephyrhills officials which would be best for the community.

House leader picks Littlefield for energy panel
The state representative will help devise long-term energy policies for Florida so supplies are ensured.

State has good news for elderly
Dade City gets additional funding for a senior center and Pasco is part of a program that will offer help to elderly residents who live alone.

Shuffleboard decision wrong
Editor: The city of New Port Richey seems to excel in bad judgment.

Authorities save man after 3 hours in water
A man's boat drifts away from a sand bar and he chases after it. A spotlight-equipped Coast Guard boat rescues him later.

Water wars rage on in some Pasco hearts
Speakers at a hearing on water issues show no signs of giving up the idea that Pinellas and Hillsborough are drying up Pasco.

Company is suing New Port Richey
The city denies it is blocking the digging of two wells to avoid competition selling water, as Pasco Reserve alleges.