A new fire station in New Port Richey, Florida is being constructed to increase efficiency and prioritize the safety of firefighters. The station is twice […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Ex Pool Business Owner’s Fate On Trial As Allegations Of Fraud Emerge
Former pool owner James Staten faces 36 counts of fraud after customers accused him of defrauding them, leaving swimming pool projects incomplete or unstarted. The […]
Jury Convicts James Staten In Olympus Pools Fraud Case
A jury found James Staten guilty on 35 counts of fraud in the Olympus Pools trial after a few hours of deliberations. Staten faces up […]
Former Pool Business Owner Found Guilty Of Defrauding Customers
A jury found James Staten guilty on 35 of 36 counts for taking $1.5 million from customers for pool construction projects and not following through. […]
Incomplete State Report Raises Concern Over Insurer Profits
A state report revealing insurers losing money while their affiliates made billions was left undone in 2022, prompting a House committee investigation. The report, commissioned […]
Deadly Head On Collision On US 301 South Of Mickler Road
On March 14, a head-on collision occurred early in the morning on US-301, resulting in the death of one driver. The other driver sustained non-life-threatening […]
Florida Lawmakers Debate Property Insurance Attorney Fees
Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would revamp a 2022 law shielding property insurers from paying customers’ attorney fees. The bill aims to bring […]
AI Assistant Baxterbot Aids Learning In Modern Classroom
Amy McBride, a U.S. History teacher at Pepin Academies in New Port Richey, Florida, has implemented an AI assistant named BaxterBot to help students with […]
Lacrosse Coach And Real Estate Agent Arrested On Bestiality And Child Porn Charges
Pasco County authorities have arrested a coach and real estate agent on multiple charges of bestiality and child pornography. The suspect, Christopher Hayes, is also […]
Olympus Pools Owner James Staten’s Trial: Money Mishandling Allegations
James Staten, owner of Olympus Pools, took the stand in court for allegations of taking $1.5 million from customers, using the funds for personal expenses […]