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Taped interviews plague detective
[Times photo: Brendan Fitterer]
On more than one occasion, the detective in a well-known rape case lost statements after tape recorder problems. |
More residents, more color
East and central Pasco continue to be more diverse than west Pasco, census figures show. While nearly every part of the county became more diverse in the 1990s, the largest concentrations of minorities lived east of U.S. 41.
Neighborhood to get fire station
The fire chief says a response time of seven minutes is too long to get to Meadow Pointe. A new station is expected to open next summer.
Jan Glidewell
Only nature is to blame in pollution of our wells
We are a society, especially here in Florida, almost constantly in search of an environmental bogeyman to blame when things go wrong.
Gas tax increase needed to repair deplorable roads
Editor: As we drive into the area surrounding Dade City, via State Road 52, we are greeted by a sign designating Dade City as the most beautiful rural community, 1999. Our downtown Dade City is just that. Very welcome and friendly and a joy to any visitor.
Largely unknown Peterson introduces himself to Pasco
Pete Peterson used to build houses in Hudson and Lutz. Now, he hopes to build bridges.
Man hopes plant project will help save the world
The project's director will use a grant to help fund a study of leucaena and how much fertilizer and methane the plant can produce.
Girl thrown from van in parkway accident
SHADY HILLS -- At least one person was seriously injured in a one-car accident Saturday morning on the Suncoast Parkway in northern Pasco County.
Bears must find a way to regroup
Bouncing back from Friday's loss will be hard, but it's something Central must do to get its season back on track.
Heroes and happenings
Quotable
Star-struck Pickett to debut
Born Oct. 8, 1979, Ryan Pickett quickly became Zephyrhills' favorite son after the St. Louis Rams drafted him in the first round with the 29th overall pick in April's NFL draft. The latest in a long line of football Picketts (Booker, Damien and Rubin), young Ryan was a football legend in Pasco County. The Times 1997 All-Suncoast Player of the Year confounded opponents before going to Ohio State. After three years as a Buckeye, he declared early for the NFL draft. Today, at 4:15 p.m. at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium against the Eagles, Pickett makes his pro debut. "Big Grease" flew home Tuesday to visit family and friends one more time before the season starts, and managed to squeeze in a few minutes with Times staff writer Jamal Thalji.
Wildcats tread in new territory
NEW PORT RICHEY -- John Castelamare didn't know what to think.
Hospital offers babysitting safety program
All Children's Hospital will sponsor a babysitter safety program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 and Oct. 27 at the YMCA of Pasco County, Huntington Bank Building, 61628 U.S. 19 N, New Port Richey. Cost is $25 per child. The program is designed for children ages 11 to 14. Participants will learn the importance of responsibility, how to recognize an emergency, personal safety tips, basic first aid and fire safety. Advance registration is required. Call (727) 846-9900.
