Back to school buying is a bit cheaper, but still taxing [Times photo: Carrie Pratt] Parents are rushing out to take advantage of the tax break on school clothes. That's not enough to make it easy, though.

Fire chief's fear: Arsonist at large in neighborhood
Three fires in one block in the past month have officials on the lookout for a serial arsonist and neighbors on edge.

One dead, two injured in car crash
A 31-year-old woman dies and her 5-year-old passenger is injured after being hit head-on by a pickup truck.

No jail for woman in accidental shooting
The Longwood woman left a gun where children could find it, leading to a young girl being shot by a playmate.

Candidates question test's fitness
A physical test for sheriff's deputies is under fire after changes result in an easier test and a higher passing rate.

Vice mayor is best legal, logical route
Port Richey's City Council should name a new vice mayor.

Police reports
Man charged with beating his wife

Area umpires are passionate about tennis
There are more than 200 officials certified by the U.S. Tennis Association in Florida.

On second thought ...
Emptying the head of all thoughts in honor of George W. Bush's speech tonight ...