Pasco County voters may decide in November whether to renew a 2022 school tax referendum, which funds salaries for teachers and support staff. The renewal […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
School Closures in Pasco County Due to Brush Fire Smoke
Schools in Pasco County, Florida, remain closed due to lingering smoke from a 45-acre brush fire near Starkey Preserve. The fire, which was 100% contained […]
Tampa Bay Schools Close Amid Wildfires and Smoke Alerts
Two Pasco County schools in New Port Richey canceled classes on Wednesday due to a wildfire in the Starkey area, with smoke delaying the start […]
Pasco County Schools Delay Start Time Amid Starkey Fire
Two Pasco County schools, River Ridge Middle and High, will delay their first bell by three hours on Wednesday due to a fire in the […]
Pasco County Schools Cancel Classes Due to Smoke from Nearby Fire
River Ridge Middle School and High School in Pasco County, Fla., canceled classes on Feb. 11 due to persistent smoky conditions from a nearby Starkey […]
Florida Museum Seeks New Home Amid Space Constraints
The Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology and Science in New Port Richey, Florida, is seeking a new location due to its current 5,000-square-foot space being insufficient […]
Pasco Firefighters Launch Trash Can Cleaning Service
A Pasco County business, Can Jobs, offers professional trash can cleaning and pressure washing services operated by local firefighters. The company uses high-pressure water and […]
Port Richey Plans New Water Plant with Advanced Filtration
Port Richey is planning a $45 million to $50 million water treatment plant upgrade to replace its aging facility nearing the end of its lifespan. […]
Pasco County Fire Department Responds to Early Morning House Fire
Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in Land O’ Lakes just after 6:30 a.m. Monday. All occupants safely evacuated before firefighters arrived, […]
Tampa Bay’s Wildfire Threat Escalates with Ongoing Burn Bans
Wildfires are escalating across the Tampa Bay area, straining fire crews as they combat multiple blazes under ongoing burn bans. Residents are urged to comply […]