Couple propose 36 homes on farm
The 240 acres would include 36 homes and a charter school. But neighbors in the past have fought efforts to expand use of the farm.

Ceiling collapse injures boys [Times photo: Janel Schroeder] A 30-square-foot section of a bedroom ceiling, sagging with rainwater and soaked drywall, fell onto three children. Their injuries were not serious.

Democrat picks up GOP support
Praised as a good conservative, even if he's a Democrat, Hap Clark receives endorsements from prominent county Republicans in his race for tax collector.

Ladies club names new officers
Eloise Kasick has been named president of the Jasmine Lakes Ladies Club of Port Richey for the coming year.

Council member offers his glossary of political terms
Re: Jockeying council member needs to be reined in, July 21 column

Doctor faces trial in Zephyrhills sexual misconduct case
Dr. Zafar Syed Shah, 34, who is accused of fondling a 15-year-old girl at a Zephyrhills clinic, is charged with sexual battery. He has pleaded innocent in the case.

Police charge one of three suspects in home invasion
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A 17-year-old and two other men entered a house on Sunday demanding prescription drugs, then fled, leading New Port Richey police on a brief chase and almost crashing into an officer's car, police reported Monday.

Auto dealer to develop land parcel
If approved, it would be split between a shopping center and apartments.

Sectionals proving tough for Pasco teams
The Land O'Lakes junior softball and the Dade City major baseball teams face elimination tonight.

Electrical fire destroys Jeannie Lane home
DADE CITY -- Fire apparently sparked by an electrical connection gutted a Jeannie Lane home early Sunday, according to the Dade City Fire Department.