The race for the Pasco County superintendent position features two candidates with similar backgrounds but differing views on the role of public schools and education […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Pasco County Issues Evacuations, Shelter Openings Ahead Of Tropical Storm Helene
Pasco County has issued mandatory and voluntary evacuations ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, with several shelters opening to accommodate residents. The county is also closing […]
Florida Braces For Tropical Storm Helene: Potential Major Hurricane Threat
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene barrels across the Caribbean and is expected to intensify into a […]
Negative Impact Of Unexpected Scallop Season Closure On Business
The strong start of the Pasco County scallop season ended unexpectedly with a month-long closure due to saxitoxins in the mollusks. Charters like Capt. Brandon […]
Exonerated At 29, Former Teenage Offender Seeks To Inspire Change
Harleme Larry, who was arrested for murder at 14 and sentenced to life in prison, was exonerated in 2019 after serving over 5 years. He […]
Tampa Bay Area Schools Closing Due To Tropical Disturbance
Schools in the Tampa Bay area are announcing closures in anticipation of a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Several school districts, including Hillsborough, […]
Zephyrhills Residents Prepare For Potential Hurricane
Residents in Zephyrhills, Florida are preparing for a possible hurricane, as they experienced flooding in the past and are concerned about further flooding. Measures are […]
Wesley Chapel Volleyball Team Embraces Early Challenges
The Wesley Chapel volleyball team is facing a tough early schedule this season, playing in prestigious tournaments and facing tough competition. Despite an 8-10 record […]
Land O’ Lakes High Inducts Athletic Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023
The Land O’ Lakes High School Athletics Foundation inducted five former student athletes, coaches, and supporters into its Hall of Fame in an annual tradition […]
Pasco County Cracks Down On Proliferation Of Car Washes
The Pasco County Commission has voted to amend the land development code to make it more difficult to build new car washes in the county. […]