Pasco County Schools has renewed its partnership with the Florida Prepaid Superintendent Program, allowing the district to award three full scholarships for the coming year. […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Port Richey Police Awarded Funds for Immigration Enforcement
The Port Richey Police Department has received $32,850 in federal reimbursement funds for assisting with immigration enforcement efforts under the 287(g) agreement. Several other law […]
Sims Park Closed After Rappelling Incident Fatality
Sims Park in New Port Richey, Florida, has been temporarily closed after a fatal rappelling incident. First responders were called to the park, where someone […]
Tree Climbing Accident Leads to Fatality at Sims Park
A fatal tree-climbing accident occurred at Sims Park in New Port Richey, Florida, where an individual sustained fatal injuries while descending from a tree using […]
Pasco County Schools Crack Down on Chronic Absenteeism
Pasco County schools superintendent John Legg has announced a crackdown on students with excessive absenteeism, filing the first truancy petitions in 15 years. The district […]
Bay Area Braces for Freezing Temperatures, Cold Shelters Open
The Bay Area is expected to experience freezing temperatures in the coming days, prompting the opening of cold shelters across the region. Residents are advised […]
Kumquat Growers Brace for Cold Snap Before Annual Festival
Kumquat growers in Florida’s Nature Coast region are anxiously watching the forecast as a cold snap threatens the fruit just weeks before the annual Dade […]
Pasco County Introduces Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program
Pasco County Fire Rescue has launched a program allowing paramedics to perform blood transfusions at emergency scenes, potentially doubling survival rates for trauma patients with […]
Motorcycle Fatality In Zephyrhills After Head On Collision
A 71-year-old Zephyrhills man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Otis Allen Road. The crash occurred when the motorcyclist failed to navigate […]
Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Down Portions Of Interstate 75
A tractor-trailer crashed and overturned on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, causing traffic disruptions. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities are investigating […]