PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Port Richey Fire Department rescued five adults and two children from a vessel taking on water near the Pithlachascotee River […]
Author: The Pasco Herald
Teacher Empowers Autistic Students Through Personalized Learning and Special Olympics Involvement
For two years, McEachern has served as the Access ESE Teacher at Watergrass Elementary, focusing on educating children with autism in grades 1-5. She emphasizes […]
Pasco County Expands Hurricane Recovery Program Access
Pasco County, Florida, is broadening eligibility for its Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery program, raising the income threshold from 80% to 120% of Area Median […]
HCA Florida Opens New Emergency Department in Lutz
HCA Florida Healthcare inaugurated a $15 million freestanding emergency department in Lutz, Florida, on March 25. The 11,000-square-foot facility offers 24/7 care, advanced diagnostics, and […]
HCA Florida Opens New Emergency Department in Lutz
A $15 million freestanding emergency department opened March 25 in Lutz, Florida, as HCA Florida Healthcare expands to meet Pasco County’s growing population. The facility, […]
7th Graders’ Civil Rights Documentary Wins C-SPAN Honor
Two 7th-grade students from Rushe Middle School, Fiore Smetana and Dominic Bellino, earned honorable mention in C-SPAN’s StudentCam competition for their documentary on the Civil […]
Pasco County Approves Updated Tree Preservation Ordinance
Pasco County commissioners have approved a revised tree preservation ordinance, raising removal costs for developers and offering incentives to retain trees. The new rules increase […]
Florida Cities Witness Rapid Home Price Growth Amid Market Trends
The real estate market in Florida continues to experience rapid home price growth, driven by pandemic-era demand and limited housing supply. While national home values […]
County Commissioners Approve Stricter Tree Preservation Ordinance
Pasco County unanimously approved revised tree preservation rules aimed at protecting heritage trees and wetlands. The new ordinance increases removal fees to $75 per tree […]
Seventh Graders Win Honorable Mention In C-SPAN Documentary Competition
Two seventh graders at Rushe Middle School won a national documentary competition honor for their Civil Rights film. Fiore Smetana and Dominic Bellino created the […]