Panhandlers have been growing increasingly aggressive and menacing downtown and in other commercial areas of the city. ...more

October 24, 2009

Since making her first quilt 10 years ago, Pasco School Board member Joanne Hurley knew the hobby would always have a piece of her heart. ...more

October 24, 2009

Ever hear of Pasco County? More and more people have as they discover a hidden jewel in a county with many community events. ...more

October 24, 2009

Tarpon Springs faces an interesting quandary of caring, when it comes to helping the homeless. Over the years, several kindhearted and caring angels have gotten together to provide many basic services for the homeless. In Tarpon, a homeless person can find free hot meals every day of the week, clothing, a food pantry, day shelter to shower and receive mail and health care. When the weather turns cold there is a cold night shelter. The phrase "build it and they will come" has never been truer. ...more

October 24, 2009

For many pet owners, the loss of a beloved animal can match the sorrow felt with the passing of a human family member or friend. ...more

October 23, 2009

About eight months after it bought troubled Aloha Utilities, the Florida Governmental Utility Authority is negotiating the purchase of a half-dozen small water companies in western Pasco County. ...more

October 21, 2009

The Under-11 Plant City Lancers Girls soccer team will have a tougher schedule than ever when their season starts this weekend. ...more

October 21, 2009

Pasco County's public bus riders could pay more for that service as of Nov. 1. A proposed increase in bus fares will be on the agenda Tuesday when county commissioners meet at the West Pasco Government Center. The meeting starts at 10 am. ...more

October 19, 2009

Pasco County's public bus riders could pay more for service as of Nov. 1. ...more

October 17, 2009

Pasco County commissioners' 2009-10 budget kicked in Thursday, and that means the clock is ticking for dozens of county employees who will get pink slips or buyouts in the next two weeks. This will be the first time county officials have let go large numbers of workers to save money. Commissioners spent all summer closing a $36-million budget gap, partly by reducing their staff. ...more

October 2, 2009