 |
 |
Having a bad morning
[Times photo: Janel Schroeder-Norton]
With onlookers gathered, sheriff's Deputy Jason Christy uses an extinguisher on an engine fire Wednesday morning in New Port Richey. Nathan Gocal said he bought the Ford van the prior day for $650 from a local landscape company. At State Road 54 and Little Road, "I took the corner and it stalled. Then smoke came pouring out," he said. Deputies who were on speed patrol put out the fire before firefighters arrived. |
Brawl juror misled, teen's attorney says
DADE CITY -- The attorney representing a teenager convicted last month of second-degree murder in a neighborhood brawl demanded a new trial Wednesday, claiming one juror said he was misled by other jurors.
Attacks haven't sent business here reeling
That's the conclusion of a survey by the Economic Development Council, but it may not be a complete picture of how the county is faring.
Former Lykes plant is on the rebound
Two years after 40 percent of the workers were laid off, Pasco Beverage -- the new owner -- says that better days are ahead for the Dade City plant.
Complaints won't affect art showing
Despite complaints that nudity in domestic abuse paintings offends some people, the city manager says the show goes on.
Panel won't support parks impact fee
The developer and builder dominated committee wants taxes added to pay half of the $40-million to build new parks.
Seafest begins four-day run tonight in Hudson
HUDSON -- Between 25,000 and 30,000 people are expected to attend the 17th annual Hudson Seafest during its four-day run that starts at 6 p.m. today and ends at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Council members spar over a touch
Ginny Miller says Tom Finn touched her inappropriately; he denies it and calls for her ouster, or an apology.
Time to clean up the bench clutter
Pasco County commissioners need to decide if they are more interested in visual blight or the bottom line.
Prank deserved much harsher punishment
Editor: I'm sick of reading about the Zephyrhills firefighter crying about the punishment he received for his stupidity in bringing an envelope containing white powder into the firehouse.
San Antonio to mark Pearl Harbor attack
SAN ANTONIO -- City commissioners have given their blessing to a proposed special ceremony to recognize residents killed in World War II and Vietnam, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
County may restrict developers' mining
Pasco County has proposed banning sand mining on all properties destined for residential development.
Today's game
WHO: Land O'Lakes (7-3) at Ocala Forest (9-1)
District swimming meets
2A-5 meet
Defense kept Gators alive
Land O'Lakes relied on a close-knit group of players to post a 7-3 record and make the playoffs for a fifth consecutive year.
Once reluctant, Cobras star wants it all
Freestyle swimmer Chris Pugliese will settle for nothing less than a trip to the state meet.
Class notes
School calendar
Judge lets football dispute fade
The Police Athletic League can continue limiting players who joined teams in midseason to 10 downs a game.
