Pasco County commissioners began a focused plan to expand affordable housing, considering options like accessory dwelling units and denser housing in existing neighborhoods. According to […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Hot Sauce Business Expands To Sandwich Shop: Rhino Smash’s Savory Rhino
Last year, Mathew and Jillian Zambrana’s hot sauce business, Rhino Smash, gained local fame. This year, they’ve added a sandwich shop, Savory Rhino, to their […]
Massive Brush Fire Near Homes In Pasco County
A massive brush fire broke out near some homes in Pasco County, burning off US-19 at Ridge Road. Officials reported that 25 acres are involved, […]
Port Richey Brush Fire Near Homes: 90% Contained, No Evacuation Orders
Crews have been battling a brush fire near Port Richey townhomes since 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Neighbors reported waking up to the smell of smoke, […]
Florida Sees Increase In Leprosy Cases: Focus On Armadillos As Possible Carriers
Florida has experienced an increase in leprosy cases, with Brevard County being the epicenter. Scientists are investigating the role of armadillos, which carry the bacteria […]
Armadillos And Leprosy: Florida’s Mysterious Hotspot
In Florida, vets examine dead armadillos for signs of leprosy as researchers investigate why Central Florida has become a hotspot for the ancient illness. Despite […]
FDLE Searching For Missing Dade City Teen
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy named Alton Brownfield from Dade City. He was last seen wearing a […]
Florida Brush Fire Contained, Smoke Affects Homes
A brush fire in Port Richey, Florida started around 8 p.m. Wednesday and was about 90% contained by 8 a.m. Thursday. Weather conditions allowed fire […]
Missing Teen Alert Issued In Dade City
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has issued a missing child alert for a 15-year-old last seen in Dade City. Alton Brownfield was last seen wearing […]
Port Richey Brush Fire Contained
A brush fire in Port Richey, Florida, which scorched approximately 20 acres, is now contained according to the Department of Forestry. Firefighters faced challenges due […]