A veteran social worker in Florida claims she was held at a mental health facility, North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital, for financial reasons rather than […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Cancer Survivor Denise O’brien Battles Disease Again, Aids Others Through Fundraiser
Denise O’Brien, a breast cancer survivor, is dealing with the disease again after more than a decade in remission. She has been supporting others with […]
Pasco County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony “Tony” Perez Resigns After One Year in Office
Pasco County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony “Tony” Perez has resigned, effective shortly after serving for more than a year in the position. Perez, who began […]
Potential Tropical Activity In Caribbean Could Affect Florida
Tampa Bay meteorologists are monitoring a potential tropical system in the Caribbean Sea that could strengthen due to record-warm Gulf of Mexico waters. The system’s […]
Flooded Homes Struggle With Unresolved Drainage Issue
Residents in Zephyrhills, Florida are dealing with ongoing flooding issues caused by a blocked drainage ditch. Homeowners are unable to do laundry or access their […]
Pasco County Tax Collector Raises $8,000 For MDA Through Firefighter Boot Drive
The Pasco County Tax Collector’s offices partnered with Pasco Fire Rescue’s annual ‘Boot Drive’ to raise $8,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The funds […]
Domestic Violence Affects All Socioeconomic Levels, Services Available
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of economic status. Many survivors don’t realize the range of services available to them, such as hotlines, counseling, […]
Pasco County Passes Countywide Road Tax To Improve Infrastructure
Pasco County has decided to implement a countywide road tax to address the longstanding issue of road paving assessments that pitted neighbors against each other. […]
Florida Man Arrested For Fleeing Troopers, Snorting Cocaine
A Holiday, Florida man was arrested for fleeing troopers and possessing cocaine, after he was caught snorting the drug during the pursuit. The incident occurred […]
Prosecutors Seek Jail For Man Accused Of Threatening Tampa School Shooting
Hillsborough County prosecutors are seeking to keep a man accused of threatening to carry out a mass shooting at his son’s South Tampa elementary school […]