As the Florida legislative session ends, a proposal to ban opioid-like products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine is rejected. The products, available at gas stations and smoke shops, […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Pasco County Tries New Technique To Combat Mosquito Borne Illness
The Pasco County Mosquito Control District is launching a new technique called the Sterile Insect Technique to fight mosquito-borne illness. The technique targets the aedes […]
Tampa Bay School Districts To Increase School Lunch Prices Due To Inflation And Tariffs
Two school districts in Tampa Bay, Pasco and Pinellas, are set to increase school lunch prices due to inflation and the impacts of tariffs. Pasco […]
New Port Richey Local News Update: Jobs, Events, And More
This local news update highlights various happenings in New Port Richey, including the grand opening of a new community by KB Home in Hudson, job […]
Zephyrhills Shooting: One Dead After Argument Escalates
A man was shot and killed in Zephyrhills, Florida following an argument. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and said it appears to […]
Former Olympus Pools Owner Sentenced To 20 Years For Fraud
The former owner of Olympus Pools, James Staten, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, 30 years’ probation, and ordered to pay over $1 million […]
Florida Governor Desantis Opposes State Sales Tax Cut
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has voiced his opposition to a Florida House plan to cut the state sales tax, stating that it would disproportionately benefit […]
Deadly House Fires Under Investigation In Pasco County
Pasco County Fire Rescue is currently investigating two house fires that occurred on Wednesday morning, leaving one person dead in each incident. Further details about […]
New Hurricane Crane Safety Regulations Proposed In Florida
Florida lawmakers have passed a bill that requires construction managers to secure all hoisting equipment 24 hours before a hurricane. The bill comes after a […]
Pasco County Schools Consider Homeschooling Classes For Voucher Students
Pasco County schools are planning to offer individual classes for homeschooled students who receive state-funded vouchers. The program, modeled after Miami-Dade County’s, would allow students […]