Bad idea Editor: As one of only two people who spoke out against the proposed renewal of New Port Richey's "alcoholic beverages in the park" ordinance at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting, I was dismayed, but not surprised, that council is moving forward with extending, and perhaps expanding, this controversial ordinance. I have been an active and vocal opponent of this issue for many years and am saddened that the vast majority of residents, 69 percent, who voted against this idea several years ago, have been totally forgotten. ...more

October 28, 2009

On Tuesday, Council voted 4-1 to approve a temporary contract that would bring back Tom O'Neill as city manager during the search for a permanent replacement. ...more

September 2, 2009

The cities of New Port Richey, Port Richey, San Antonio and Zephyrhills are conducting municipal elections Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...more

April 12, 2009

For millions of Americans, 2009 started as does every year, with heads glued to pillows for an extra couple hours, sleeping off the end of 2008 or taking advantage of a day they could ignore their alarm clocks. ...more

January 7, 2009

Strong turnout by Pasco County Democratic voters in Tuesday's election resulted in slimmer-than-expected victories for incumbent county commissioners Ann Hildebrand and Jack Mariano and for two-term Sheriff Bob White. Democratic turnout was strongest along the U.S. 19 corridor and in the county's eastern fringes. Central and eastern Pasco remained Republican strongholds, in this case helping to elect two commissioners who represent coastal districts. ...more

November 8, 2008

Pasco County voters returned incumbent County Commissioners Ann Hildebrand and Jack Mariano to their seats on the five-member board Tuesday. ...more

November 5, 2008

In the race for the County Commission District 5 seat Republican incumbent Jack Mariano is facing a fierce challenge from former New Port Richey Councilwoman Virginia "Ginny" Miller. ...more

October 22, 2008

Voters with an environmental bent will get the chance to see where county commission candidates stand today. ...more

October 15, 2008

Voters with an environmental bent will get the chance to see where county commission candidates stand Wednesday. The Gulf Coast Conservancy will host a candidate forum 7 p.m. today Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Aripeka Community Club, 1393 Osowaw Blvd. The club is two miles west of U.S. 19. The forum will feature candidates running for Pasco and Hernando county commissions. All 10 of the candidates — six from Hernando, four from Pasco — plan to attend, said Leslie Neumann, a Gulf Coast Conservancy member and Aripeka resident organizing the event. ...more

October 14, 2008

Pasco residents are fortunate to have a county commission that works well together. Teamwork will be needed to tackle the economic challenges facing the county, which for too long has relied upon residential building and sends nearly half its workforce to other counties for jobs. ...more

October 13, 2008