Tax collector's race a clash of old friends
Amid the sniping and salvos between Mike Olson and "Hap" Clark, very few issues regarding the office have been discussed.

Commission hopefuls say water, growth key
Both Democratic and Republican candidates for County Commission point to infrastructure and development problems as things that need to change.

Employee lends name to the cause of touting Zephyrhills spring water
ZEPHYRHILLS -- It happens all the time.

Construction forecast: busy
Within 10 years, developers plan to transform rural central Pasco into a residential and shopping destination.

Mayor hopefuls leave decision up to voters
Though they've traded barbs, the Port Richey candidates haven't held any candidate forums. Neither will stage a big last-minute push.

Times recommends
The Times has interviewed the candidates seeking office in Tuesday's primary election. We offer a summary of previously published recommendations to our readers. In some instances, the new universal primary law means all voters can cast ballots in individual races.

Candidates should stress the issues, not personal attacks
Editor: I am writing in regards to all the articles written for, about and from candidates for this upcoming election. I am 14, and as a future voter I find it very ridiculous how some adults running for an elected office act like animals. Some candidates could sit for probably an hour just putting down their running mate!

Route chosen, it's time to close pipeline talks
The Pasco County Commission must move its discussion from process to practicalities in deliberating a proposed natural gas pipeline across the county.

Hurt player makes difference for Hudson
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Players and fans expect that when Hudson and Gulf hook up the game will be decided on the final drive.

Missed chances, miscues cost Pasco crucial points
DADE CITY -- Consider how close Pasco came to winning its first-ever Class 3A, District 6 game Friday night.

Coaching switch pays off with win
ZEPHYRHILLS -- Role reversal paid off handsomely for Zephyrhills in Friday's 34-6 win over Wesley Chapel at Bulldog Stadium.

Tuttle made big plays at right times
Thoughts from Friday's opening night and what may just be the best game of year, though word is Hudson-Gulf was just as outstanding:

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Man charged in fire that burned his mobile home
HOLIDAY -- David Joseph Scrivani was charged with arson Friday after he accidentally lit a newspaper Friday evening. He then deliberately placed the burning newspaper on a cloth chair in his mobile home, Pasco County sheriff's deputies said. When that paper stopped burning, he lit another, deputies said.