County opposes water plan
Commissioners vote unanimously against a state proposal critics say could spell the end of Tampa Bay Water.

Council tentatively approves soliciting measure
PORT RICHEY -- Confronting the growing presence of solicitors at U.S. 19 and Ridge Road, the City Council on Tuesday night tentatively approved an ordinance that could exclude use of the busy intersection for collectors.

Angel Cabaret will break with actors union
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The Angel Cabaret Theatre is canceling its affiliation with Actors Equity Association at the close of its current show, Nunsense, on May 18.

Local ties enough for Dade City leaders
Harold Sample's past Pasco government experience and his popularity among others made him the commission's favorite.

Bad news delivered: Schools face cuts
State budget proposals indicate sacrifices will have to be made. Also, the School Board initially supports dress code changes, which will go to a final vote next month.

Ruff! That's the sound of a new Dade City police unit
With help from the community, the police department is able to buy and train Pirate, its first police dog.

PGTA has Pasco influence to thank for its success
The Phil Green Tennis Academy 3.5 North division squad is based in Pinellas County, but nearly all the players live in Pasco.

PHCC title bid falls short; state ahead
NEW PORT RICHEY -- The Pasco-Hernando Community College softball team entered the final week of the regular season with a shot at its first Suncoast Conference title.

Pasco's Vaughns to miss postseason
The multi-event standout is out with a left knee injury.

Woman's welcome to Florida sparkling
DADE CITY -- Donna Floberg traded one kind of ice for another.

New Port Richey board will fund parking study
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Two years after an initial study identified serious parking woes in downtown New Port Richey, city officials are ready to re-examine the issue.

SR 56 may be named for senator's mother
WESLEY CHAPEL -- Darce Taylor Crist devoted her life to volunteer work: in Pakistan, in underprivileged communities in Tampa and St. Petersburg, in Pinellas nursing homes.

Letters: Press should be watchdog, not enemy of government
Re: Attempt to bully gadfly is a sign of dangerous thinking, April 13 C.T. Bowen column.