Honored for selfless devotion [Times photo: Dan McDuffie] John Mitchell earns the title in part for lobbying the state for the veterans home where he now volunteers.

Conner land has stubborn suitor
The regional water agency wants to map a nature preserve where a massive housing development is planned.

Moms want fundraiser so kids can sit up straight
Band chairs at Pasco Middle School force some students to slouch just to play their instruments. Moms and the district want to change that.

At 90, Sunshine Lady wins recognition for good deeds
May Plennert jokes about her "Emmy," although the 15-pound solid bronze statuette more resembles an Oscar.

Wait list for child care is growing
But state officials say help for some mothers may be on the way: $10-million in aid for day care.

Crist, Castor fire big salvos
The Senate District 13 race has familiar names and large dollar figures flying around in a fight that could cost $500,000.

Landfills, sand mines destroy our pure land
Editor: There is a 161-acre parcel owned by Sunfield Homes and James Gills right in the middle of residential properties.

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Fall crafts fest has holiday touch
LAND O'LAKES -- Rhonda Evermore has a secret.

Suspect sought in series of bank robberies
Pasco and Pinellas county sheriff's offices as well as the FBI are searching for a man suspected of robbing more than 10 banks, including three in Pasco County.

Man arrested after woman claims assault
DADE CITY -- An 18-year-old Dade City man was arrested Saturday evening after a woman said he broke into her home and sexually assaulted her, Dade City police said.