Hurricane Debby causes six deaths and billions of dollars in damage across several states. Forecasters predict six to ten named storms to brew in the […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers Hope, But Limited Availability
A new drug, Donanemab (Kusement), developed by Eli Lilly, has been approved by the FDA to treat patients with early Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive […]
Police Pursuit Leads To Suspect Arrest In Pasco County
A single-vehicle accident in Pasco County, Florida led to a police pursuit where the suspect intentionally struck four patrol vehicles, including a K9 vehicle. The […]
Holiday Man Arrested After High-speed Pursuit, Aggressive Driving
A 61-year-old Holiday, Florida man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit with deputies that ended in a traffic stop at a WAWA convenience store. The […]
Sheriff’s Office Pursues Driver With Medical Emergency On I-75
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on Interstate 75, but the driver refused to pull over, leading to a pursuit. […]
Pasco County Commission Approves Higher Impact Fees For Schools
Pasco County Commission has approved higher impact fees requested by the school district to cater for the need for new classrooms and schools. The decision, […]
Reckless Driver Leads FHP Troopers On Chase, Sideswipes Multiple Cars
A driver, later identified as a 32-year-old Port Richey man, was involved in a chase with Florida Highway Patrol troopers on U.S. 19 in Pasco […]
Florida Schools Struggle With Locked Doors Mandate
Florida school districts are facing challenges with a new law requiring all campus gates and doors to be locked whenever children are present. Officials report […]
Florida Regulators Approve Duke Energy Rate Hike Amid Controversy
State regulators in Tallahassee have approved an agreement increasing Duke Energy customers’ electric bills, after months of negotiations between the utility and various stakeholders. The […]
Gov. Desantis’ Florida Park Development Proposals Stir Controversy
Florida’s environmental agency has unveiled development proposals for nine state parks, including golf courses, lodges, pickleball courts, and disc golf courses. The plans could potentially […]