Turning up the heat [Times photo: Janel Schroeder] The Show Palace Dinner Theatre will present a musical version of the 1959 hit Some Like It Hot.

Sheriff-elect fires most of staff

Ward's closing will cost jobs and anchor store
Thousands of square feet will be left vacant at a time when Gulf View Square Mall is wrapping up a $9-million renovation.

Dealership shifts to new Mitsubishis
PORT RICHEY -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has chosen one of the state's largest independent used-car dealers to peddle its newest cars in Pasco County.

The arts thrive in Pasco
Audiences are growing at a number of venues for concert acts and stage shows.

Development groups should keep talking
Imagine a first date between two marriage-minded people ending when one learns the other is in debt.

The top 10 county sports stories of the year: No. 2
LAND O'LAKES -- According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the year 2000 was the Year of the Dragon.

Rinaldo's efforts worthy of award
Bill Rinaldo of Scotland Yards was recognized recently by Florida Golf News for his service to the game and junior golf.

Port Richey Days Inn renamed as Travelodge
PORT RICHEY -- The Days Inn and Suites at 11736 U.S. 19 has become a Travelodge.

Pasco police briefs
Officers to scour roads on New Year's Eve

Police reports
Authorities seek man who brandished knife

Flotilla installs officers
Flotilla 11-06 of New Port Richey, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced officers for the coming year.