December 7, 2000
Son dead at home; mother injured
The mother is hospitalized with traumatic injuries and officials haven't said much about what happened in the Port Richey home Wednesday.
Drug arrests first of a kind in Pasco County
Three people are charged with manufacturing methamphetamines after officials receive a tip and search a Zephyrhills home.
Hometown physician honored by community
Hospice bestows the first Physician of the Year Award on a Dade City doctor who healed the sick for 31 years.
Commercial project, helipad win support
The decisions by the Planning Commission now go to the County Commission.
Downtown gets spirit with holiday festival
The four-day event in New Port Richey will include music, a parade, tree exhibits, carnival rides, a crafts show and lots of food.
Sam Allgood: Pioneer leaves a legacy of care
The first time I talked to Sam Allgood, he volunteered a firsthand look at the stilt homes at the mouth of the Pithlachascotee River. I found it to be a generous offer from a complete stranger. I was a transplanted Yankee reporter doing a telephone interview with a community pillar of New Port Richey.
Damage deposits considered for events
New Port Richey's council is concerned about damage left behind after events on city property.
Girls suspended for listing people they dislike
Two female students at J.W. Mitchell High School have been suspended for 10 days and may face expulsion for compiling a list of at least 120 students, teachers, pets and places that they disliked or wished harm upon, principal Tina Tiede said.
Pasco briefs
Library to host family story time
Gulf View Square Mall adding family-friendly stores
Managers hope the stores -- Gap, GapKids, Pacific Sunwear, Gadzooks and Journeys shoes -- will reach families that make up most of the mall's consumer base.
Rams come up empty in OT
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Patience may be a virtue, but too much of it can make for some bland, uninspired basketball.
Miami, Louisville take interest in Bain
DADE CITY -- Joe Bain is still Pasco County's top recruit and Florida is still interested in recruiting him.
Confidence builds in Cobras' keeper
HUDSON -- She is a freshman goalkeeper, but plays nothing like one.
Gators living up to tradition
Land O'Lakes is off to an 8-0 start despite the loss of six starters.
Pasco health notes
Flu shots available at Pasco health clinics
Lutz's oldest church to give its roots room
The 600-member Methodist church will leave downtown for a 191/2-acre spread. A civic leader predicts that another growing church will move in.
Woman's Club plans event with sparkle
"Glistening Holidays" is the theme for a Christmas luncheon Wednesday for the New Port Richey Christian Women's Club.
Residential fees suggested by school officials
SAN ANTONIO -- Pasco County school officials on Tuesday made the first of what may be a series of pitches to municipalities, asking them to impose residential impact fees the county could use to build new schools.
