Expert speaks on better business
An economist outlines three steps for business leaders to improve the county's economy.

Shop owner in jail after squabble
LAND O'LAKES -- A dispute between a customer and an automotive repair shop owner escalated to threats Tuesday and landed the shop owner in jail, authorities reported.

Neighbors can't block prefab home
A judge decides the house can go up, despite objections from neighbors who say it's just a highfalutin mobile home.

Location makes the difference for cell phone towers
Pasco planners approve two in a relatively unpopulated area but deny two others after neighbors object.

Balanced budget may call for cuts
New Port Richey officials consider a hiring freeze or staff cuts instead of a tax increase to balance the city budget.

If taxes are so unfair, why do some cities flourish?
The recent beef from Pasco's city officials, complaining of dual taxation for their constituents, is a textbook example of preaching to the choir.

Smoking house brings belated pot charges
NEW PORT RICHEY -- When firefighters responded to a large amount of smoke coming from a house on Columbia Drive last month, they found an unconscious 40-year-old man and marijuana plants, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

San Antonio commissioner suggests changing city seal
Wendi Edwards says she will encourage local artists and students to come up with ideas.

New Pasco team looking to make a splash
DADE CITY -- Two years ago, Pasco swimming coach Russ Rosenbauer felt lucky to get 11 girls to come out for the school's inaugural swim team.

New stadium won't be ready
Bleachers for Wesley Chapel's new football stadium haven't arrived and a drainage problem may be expensive to fix.