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Hit-run kills unborn baby
[Times photo: Wendy Berna]
The mother and another child are stable at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. No one has been arrested. |
Jan Glidewell
Sometimes ethics can conflict with interests
There's a story floating around Pasco County now that I would love to have a piece of. It has all of the earmarks of good satire fodder -- squabbles, name calling, a buffoon or three -- but I can't write about it because I am personally close to one of the players.
Tokyo television sizes up big eater
A Pasco man has the chance to win $50,000 on a show that will pit his against other world appetites.
Hard to figure cost of pay-its-way home
The regional planning council says a home value that generates enough taxes to cover government services is difficult to determine.
Budget grows, but school tax bill might shrink
Although Pasco schools' $541-million budget is an increase of $22-million, individuals may get a break.
Persistence results in arrest in fatal hit-and-run case
The suspect was never at his Hudson home when authorities came by. But one trooper kept returning and found the man.
Group effort minces rattler
To kill a snake in the basement, a couple rely on a neighbor, a deputy, a cue stick, a shovel and a surge of courage.
Main Street needs vision, not reduced city funding
During his successful campaign for Zephyrhills City Council in 2000, Jim Bailey complained the city government exhibited an anti-business attitude. Bailey, at the time the non-voting mayor, said he wanted to change that climate.
Patients' bill of rights improves health care
Americans deserve a health care system that works for them. As chairman of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, I focus on health care issues and have been working to improve the quality of health care for all Americans. A major component of my efforts includes developing and working to pass strong patient protection legislation that can be signed into law.
Hundreds pay peanuts to hear concerts by Christian bands
The admission fee at the Peanut Butter Jam was a jar of peanut butter or some school supplies.
Casino company sues Port Richey
The operators of a gambling boat say the city gave a competitor improper permits.
Around the county
FOOTBALL: A meeting for parents of all Zephyrhills varsity and junior varsity players will be held today at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Young wins national clay court title
Sukhwa Young added two more gold balls to his trophy collection this month.
Troy Hambrick impressive early
WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Last season, former Pasco High star Troy Hambrick earned a roster spot with the Dallas Cowboys because of his special teams ability.
Group to distribute USDA surplus
Mid-Florida Community Services will distribute USDA surplus commodities at Trouble Creek Plaza, corner of Grand and Trouble Creek Plaza, 4402 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays while the limited supply lasts.
