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A road to freedom for inmates

[Times photo: Dan McDuffie]
LAND O'LAKES -- So this is the sound of the women working on Pasco County's chain gang. |
Jan Glidewell
Simplistic approach puts wrap on tradition
In the interest of keeping my hate mail at its current all-time high, I am in need of a new subject.
Budget cuts spell demise of elementary science fair
The annual elementary school science fair is kaput this year in Pasco, a victim of budget cuts.
State rules out death sentence for mother
DADE CITY -- Prosecutors announced Monday they will not seek the death penalty against Kristina Gaime but asked to delay the scheduled Dec. 10 trial of the Land O'Lakes woman accused of murdering her young son more than two years ago.
Use $6-million to preserve what little we have left
Re: Tennis plan not the best alternative, Nov. 20 letter
Ex-teacher admits to sex with student
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A former Bayonet Point Middle School teacher pleaded guilty Monday to charges that he had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student.
Man, 31, killed after car hits embankment
DADE CITY -- A 31-year-old man died Sunday after his car hit an embankment and flipped, partially ejecting him.
NCAA pushes Pugh to St. Leo's sideline
SAINT LEO -- Jackie Pugh cannot play for the Saint Leo women's basketball team -- for now.
PHCC winds up in familiar spot
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Coach Sam Cibrone has often said that the Pasco-Hernando Community College volleyball team was younger but better than last year's group that placed 11th at nationals.
One step closer
LAND O'LAKES -- It wasn't the fabled call to the big leagues, but it was a step in the right direction for Brad Baisley.
Finally, Mustangs get a win
TRINITY -- The Mustangs had gone 27 games without a win. That streak is no more.
Public hearing on Dade City bypass slated
DADE CITY -- The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled a public hearing on the future of the U.S. 98 bypass around Dade City for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.