A terrified call for help
A day after a Land O'Lakes woman shot an intruder who broke into her home in the Turtle Lakes subdivision and tried to rape her, the Pasco Emergency Communications Center released a tape of her call for help. Maria Pittaras called 911 at 1:51 a.m. Wednesday from inside her home, emergency officials said. Here is the transcript:

Activist: Growth pact only first step
A deal signed with the county falls short of Citizens for Sanity's goal to halt what they view as runaway development.

Insanity to be cited in slaying
The defense will blame drug-induced insanity in the case of a man beaten to death.

Tax collector's ex-employee files ethics complaint
At least one former employee with Tax Collector Mike Olson's office filed an ethics complaint Thursday, accusing her old boss of emotional abuse and of spending too much time running campaigns from his office.

Sheriff's hiring practices shouldn't be tolerated
Editor: Sheriff Cannon is now offering monetary hiring incentives for new deputies? What is this?

Event offers taste of the tropics
The songs of Jimmy Buffett and food from local restaurants will be featured at the Zephyrhillstaste festival.

Second-oldest nudist colony in county put up for sale
Owners of Florida Naturist Park, the county's second oldest nudist neighborhood, are trying to sell the land for $3.75-million.

Robbery suspect fails to show for his trial
The teen could have five years added to the 20 years he faces for the crimes if convicted for not appearing in court.

Grant to revamp historic building
The Saunders Foundation of Tampa donated $14,000 to help the Pioneer Florida Museum with the project.

Museum gets its wind up to teach hurricane lesson
Lack of rain and flying debris aside, MOSI's Hurricane Alley is close enough to the real thing to make you want to be prepared.

Guitarist to visit and raise eyebrows
When progressive blues-rock phenomenon Damon Fowler and his band visit New Port Richey on Thursday, it won't be a first. "I've played Chasco for three straight years," the 21-year-old recording artist said from his Brandon home this week.

Big show to benefit patrons and causes
The Show Palace Dinner Theatre event When Angels Sing will include 26 acts, a lavish buffet and a silent auction.

Jamboree kicks off season for area teams
Saturday's PPAL celebration will include the traditional parade of teams, followed by a day of football scrimmages and cheerleading routines.

Letters of thanks
Editor: Thank you so much for your article on the New Port Richey Swim Team "Tidal Waves." As a grandparent of one of the team members I know how hard they practice and how dedicated their parents are. They practice five days a week with swim meets three to four times a month. Swimming not only strengthens the body but disciplines the mind. I am very proud of the team and their coach, Dale Kilgore.