Execution delayed; bias claim rejected [Times photo: Janel Schroeder] A technical argument led to the stay of execution for Robert Dewey Glock II, but another judge said racial profiling in New Jersey was not a factor in the present case.

Jan Glidewell
Dashing to decipher the reindeer dilemma
Neither one of them, apparently, is named Rudolph, but two of Brian Long's reindeer have definitely gone down in history.

Fees could raise new home cost
Pasco County's administrator is pushing for higher impact fees to pay for new roads needed to serve planned developments.

Officials need to take water rules seriously first
Editor: It's really hard to take any kind of watering restrictions seriously in Pasco and New Port Richey when the hospital on Madison Street has an apparently malfunctioning sprinkler that goes on every evening, and has been doing so for nearly a year.

Suit filed over billboard ordinance
NEW PORT RICHEY -- A Lakeland billboard company is seeking to have Pasco County's billboard ordinance struck down on the basis that it violates the Florida Constitution and is overly vague.

Killer of two pleads for a retrial
Robert D. Garner says he was too ashamed to tell that he was drunk and had been smoking crack.

Six people taken to hospitals after State Road 54 accident
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Six people were taken to hospitals after a two-car crash at the intersection of State Road 54 and Mitchell Ranch Road Thursday afternoon.

Woman found near dead son still critical
PORT RICHEY -- An elderly woman who was found injured in her Regency Park home on Wednesday still is in critical condition and deputies are continuing to investigate the circumstances of her injuries and her son's death.

Holiday tea party Saturday to benefit historical society
The Cypress Hammock Quester Chapter 1350 is hosting an International Holiday Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday on the second floor of the Landings at St. Andrew, 5852 Sea Forest Drive, New Port Richey.

Dancing the night away
Dancers suit up in white gowns and hoop skirts to perform the classic, heart-warming Christmas fairy tale.

Group to offer food, goods to homeless
SAN ANTONIO -- The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County will distribute goods and food this month to the county's "hidden homeless," those living in anything from their car to makeshift shelters deep in the woods.

Ohio State coach pays a visit to Zephyrhills
ZEPHYRHILLS -- John Cooper was in town Thursday. The Ohio State Buckeyes football coach flew into Tampa on Wednesday to make some recruiting visits before meeting up with South Carolina coach Lou Holtz for Thursday's Outback Bowl contract signing party at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium.

Running up the score for a worthy cause
Alayna Sherwood, Ridgewood's star center and leading scorer, appeared conspicuous by her presence on the court at the end of Wednesday's 49-17 win over Hudson.

The Bulldogs' driving force
The steady play and leadership of senior Chris Black led Zephyrhills to one of the best seasons in school history.

Golf team

Gators on course for repeat performance
LAND O'LAKES -- The Baisley brothers talk so little that it takes two of them to have a regular conversation.