There is a long and rigorous road to travel in the quest to reach the top level of scouting, Eagle Scout. ...more

July 9, 2008

HUDSON -- Even in the Information Age, finding useful, specific information on demand can be a challenge. For seniors, it can be especially daunting to even locate services and agencies that aid older people, let alone make the most of them. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and Community Aging and Retirement Services cut out a lot of the legwork Monday, as they teamed up to organize and host a Senior Health & Wellness Fair at the CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center. ...more

June 28, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY – Bill Bunting of Hudson will serve as chairman of John McCain's presidential campaign in Pasco County. Bunting, longtime chairman of the Pasco County Republican Executive Committee, is one of the names with ties to West Pasco on the Florida leadership team the political staff of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee announced Friday. ...more

June 20, 2008

Have Speaker Nancy Pelosi's strategists in Washington picked John Dicks as the candidate they want to face off against freshman GOP Rep. Gus Bilirakis this fall? ...more

June 20, 2008

Veterans Are A Priority I appreciated the recognition in the June 11 editorial "New VA Clinic Would Make A Difference," but I think it is important to note that the Brandon VA clinic would not be on the verge of reality if it weren't for the combined efforts of the East Hillsborough congressional delegation, especially Gus Bilirakis who is a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. His leadership on this - and all issues related to veterans - deserves recognition. ...more

June 15, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Flag Day ceremonies in honor of the Stars and Stripes are planned for Saturday at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital and Morgan Funeral Home. ...more

June 10, 2008

PALM HARBOR - After leaving her adult care center Feb. 26, Mary Gill Zelter was found dead in the Intracoastal Waterway, the victim of an apparent accidental drowning. ...more

June 3, 2008

SAFETY HARBOR - From August 1944 to March 1945, World War II airman George Costage saw no shortage of combat missions. ...more

May 28, 2008

River Ridge High School's cafeteria looked more like a truck stop lounge Saturday as more than 100 local truckers gathered to brainstorm about rising diesel prices. ...more

May 11, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - River Ridge High School's cafeteria looked more like a truck stop lounge Saturday as more than 100 local truckers gathered to brainstorm about rising diesel prices. ...more

May 10, 2008