Potter book roils classroom tranquility
Parents of a Mitchell High student liken it to arsenic; the teacher who reads it in class says it is as sweet as cotton candy.
Crowbar Robber strikes 24th bank
The prolific bicycle-riding bandit turns violent on his latest heist, a SunTrust bank in Port Richey. He repeatedly kicks a teller lying on the ground.
County places cell tower policy on hold
A draft of a consultant's wireless master plan draws heavy criticism.
Zephyrhills debates its bidding policy
A council member wants a local preference ordinance. Others say it's a bad idea.
Student volunteers launch survey of Pasco's homeless
As it rolled past 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Teri Barnes realized she wasn't getting sent on a job.
County should rethink wireless master plan
The scene inside the Pasco County Commission chambers Tuesday morning resembled cellular telephone advertisements about static-induced miscommunication.
To patriots: Protect our environment
Editor: The recent observance of Veterans Day and the abundant display of our Stars and Stripes induced the recall of my time in the U.S. Army, some 60 years ago. Cleanliness, good health and sanitary practices were "the order of the day." Those thoughts turned to our present environmental problems.
West Pasco takes three
NEW PORT RICHEY -- West Pasco Under-9 Black is making a habit of winning the close ones.
ZTA players keep full schedules
Every month, players in the Zephyrhills Tennis Association participate in round-robin tennis social play for fun and competition.
Old courthouse back in business
DADE CITY -- After more than two decades, the historic old courthouse in downtown Dade City will be back doing court business next month as a busy schedule forces some proceedings back into the old building.
Dade City plan may prove it's painful to be beautiful
Streetscaping could close two blocks of Seventh Street for four months, posing problems for merchants.
Activists, City Council wrangle over gun issue
It all started when a Zephyrhills official said employees could not carry weapons onto city property.
Crackdown leads to 15 driving arrests
An overnight driving crackdown Friday night led to 15 arrests, 94 citations and 109 warnings, Pasco County sheriff's officials said.
