Victim's sister describes gun's fatal display [Times photo: Janel Schroeder] A teen says her brother showed her a .22-caliber Magnum the night before he died, and flaunting it at school led to his death.

Last two quintuplets finally go home
The last two Somoano babies go home a week earlier than expected from Tampa General Hospital.

Sheriff to ask for boost in salaries
A new report says Pasco sheriff's employees make less than their counterparts in other counties.

Neighborhood blockade bars new modular home
DARBY -- It will probably take nothing less than a judge's order to lift a neighborhood blockade preventing a Hillsborough County family from parking its modular home in a Pasco County subdivision.

Cities to fight dual taxation
Pasco's city leaders are trying to get breaks for residents who are forced to pay both city and county taxes.

Arts school finds talent, quality of Broadway
Many years ago, I asked Pasco County school district honchos if there were any local plans to start a magnet school for the performing arts similar to Gibbs High in St. Petersburg. Back then, as now, Pasco kids who want to go to a performing arts school commute to Gibbs, a long, boring trip.

Commissioner drops debate appearance
David "Hap" Clark won't say why he won't engage Tax Collector Mike Olson in a debate they agreed to.

Woman is arrested for refusing to help prosecutors in case
ZEPHYRHILLS -- A 20-year-old Zephyrhills woman who last year accused a doctor of fondling her during an examination has been arrested for refusing to help prosecutors with the case, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.

Patrol cars cruising off-duty
A proposal would allow deputies to drive patrol cars for personal use.