Local firms win top honors [Times photo: Carrie Pratt] Pasco County's Industry Appreciation Banquet recognizes area businesses for their growth and success.

Political fliers sling accusations
Tax Collector Mike Olson is considering a lawsuit over a flier that claims he sexually harassed six former employees.

White's strategy: Sticking to issues
The veteran lawman, in his first political campaign, talks of a "new vision" for the sheriff's office.

Commissioner: Complaint ruled 'insufficient'
Ann Hildebrand says Elections Commission officials have decided she did not violated election law.

Pipeline project clears big regulatory hurdle
A regulatory group says the project would have "limited adverse environmental impact."

Failure to enforce rules will lower property values
Editor: There are certain to be questions regarding the recent property tax statement that many of us received in Pasco County. There are two columns on the form indicating last year's market value and this year's market value of our property. The market value of some properties has increased, which is good news for Pasco's tax base as well as the property owner.

Wolf Pack operation to sniff out impaired drivers across county
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Area law enforcement officers will scour the county for drunken drivers this weekend during a Wolf Pack operation.

Boys and Girls Club suspends worker
Officials at the club learn she is accused of harboring a runaway boy after deputies charge her with failing to appear in court.

Hospital changes name, ownership
The Dade City hospital becomes Pasco Regional Medical Center after its sale to a Naples company.

Bayonet Point hospital chief quits
Don Griffin, who helped complete a large expansion of the medical center, decides to leave after 31/2 years as the hospital's CEO.

Old Florida comes to life at pioneer festival
The crafts, food, music and exhibits of the Pioneer Day Festival in Dade City provide living testament to days gone by.