Floridians who get their power from Tampa Electric and Duke Energy are bracing for potential rate hikes due to hurricane recovery costs. Both utilities have […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Citrus Farmers Race Against Time To Protect Crops From Freezing Temperatures
Citrus farmers in Dade City, Florida are preparing for emergency harvesting as forecasted freezing temperatures threaten their crops, including kumquats for the annual Kumquat Festival. […]
Zephyrhills Homeowner Battles Flooding And City Negligence
A homeowner in Zephyrhills, Florida, is dealing with a flooded yard due to an overflowing holding pond owned by the city. The city has done […]
Pasco County Mosquito Control District’s New Campus Cancelled Amidst Political Pressure
The Pasco County Mosquito Control District’s plans for a new $37 million campus have been abandoned due to political pressure, as state legislators reportedly presented […]
Florida Medicaid Now Covers Incontinence Supplies For Adults
Two Florida nonprofits are spreading the word that the state’s Medicaid now covers incontinence supplies for adults when medically necessary, following a lawsuit accusing the […]
Senior Resident’s Christmas Bike Parade Brings Neighborhood Together
A 96-year-old resident of Lake Padgett Estates, Benefield, takes a daily bike ride around the lake and hosts an annual Christmas bike parade for the […]
New Development On The Horizon For New Port Richey
New Port Richey is looking to further develop its city, with plans for a housing development, a hotel, and townhouses, as well as improvements to […]
Two Men Charged After Accidental Shooting At Zephyrhills Drive-Thru
A drive-thru convenience store shooting in Zephyrhills, FL on December 27, 2024, left a passenger injured. Police identified and arrested two individuals: Angel Josue Rodriguez […]
Hurricane Devastation And Community Development In Wesley Chapel, Florida
In 2024, Wesley Chapel, Florida, was hit by two hurricanes, Helene and Milton, causing widespread flooding, destruction, and a long recovery process. Despite these disasters, […]
Tampa Entertainment Scene Lights Up With Shows, Festivals
From Broadway musicals to comedy acts, Tampa’s performing arts scene offers a variety of shows this weekend. The Straz Center is hosting Ain’t Too Proud, […]