Pilot finds therapy on soaring wings [Times photo: Dan McDuffie] "When I'm up here, I'm not thinking about anything but flying," says ultralight pilot Tim Williamson, "It's very addictive, very habit-forming."

Trial opens for defendant in hit-run case
Investigators linked the suspect to the fatal crash after his girlfriend told authorities she was in the car when it happened.

Ribbon snipped on new county government center in Dade City
County and city leaders gather for a ceremony at the new east Pasco government center, which stills needs a certificate from Dade City to open.

Growth plan changes get county okay
But some developers are expected to challenge the revised plan when it is reviewed at the state level.

Shuffleboard club lands a lease deal
The agreement isn't final. The New Port Richey council raises the rent and offers a month-to-month lease.

Payments quell fire department spat
Checks for $11,500 from Saint Leo and San Antonio will cover the down payment for a new fire truck and restore firefighting harmony.

Police reports
Teen accused of running down signs

Teen's sentence may help others
Public sentiment toward Circuit Judge Craig Villanti's sentence of Steven Moschella has focused on the length, or lack thereof, of the jail time the teenager must serve for shooting and killing 16-year-old Teddy Niziol.

Port Richey council needs to end its antics
Editor: Well, well, well, here we go again. The City Council of Port Richey, once again is in a turmoil; council member Tom Brown, elected about six months ago, quit. Why?

Woman dies in house fire near Zephyrhills
Neighbors put out most of the flames before fire crews arrive but are unable to rescue the woman.

Sideline
Quotable

Top swimmers use finales as tuneups for post-season
River Ridge's Kevin Rumble and Hudson's Amanda Paulo are the fastest swimmers in Pasco County, but Land O'Lakes may be the fastest team.

Ex-waitress at Cracker Barrel ends her lawsuit
DADE CITY -- A former Cracker Barrel waitress who sued the restaurant chain earlier this year claiming sexual harassment has dropped her lawsuit.

Ridgewood's Lotz chooses UNF
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Because of Cory Seels, and despite the fact he was hard to miss, you may not have noticed Ridgewood forward Donny Lotz last season. That will change in 2000.

There's more to Scholastic's site than Harry Potter
The site gives kids a chance to cast their vote for president, or answer an on-line poll such as "Do you get enough sleep?" or "Should parents be given report cards."