Thousands gather annually in Florida’s Gulf waters to scallop, creating a tourist attraction. However, increasing crowds have led to safety concerns, with incidents of boat […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Pasco County Scallop Harvest Closed Due to Toxic Algae Bloom
Florida wildlife officials have temporarily closed all state waters along Pasco County to recreational scallop harvesting due to the detection of potentially harmful levels of […]
Pasco County Bans Scallop Harvesting Temporarily
The 2024 Regional Bay scallop season in Pasco County, Florida has been temporarily closed due to the detection of saxitoxin and Pyrodinium bahamanse, which exceeded […]
Scalloping Closed in Florida Waters
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has temporarily closed the recreational bay scallop harvest in the Gulf of Mexico off the Pasco County coastline […]
Floridians Embrace Raw Milk Despite Bird Flu Fears
Demand for raw milk in Florida remains high, despite public health warnings about the risks of consuming unpasteurized dairy products, especially amid the spread of […]
Pasco County Charity Withdraws from Senior Services
The Pasco County charity Community Aging & Retirement Services Inc. (CARES) is shutting down its operations after financial troubles led to the loss of its […]
Peer-to-Peer Grief Counseling For Suicide Survivors Available in Pasco and Hernando
The Bobby White Foundation has created support groups specifically for survivors of suicide, recognizing that their grief process is unique and often accompanied by stigma […]
Sandwich Shop Expands Menu to Cater to Vegan Customers
A sandwich shop in New Port Richey, Florida, has expanded its menu to include plant-based deli meats from Prime Roots, a California-based company that uses […]
Pasco County Buys Land for Homeless Shelter
Pasco County commissioners unanimously voted to spend $775,000 to purchase over two acres of land in Holiday, Florida to provide a low-barrier, emergency shelter for […]
Florida Counties With Highest Life Expectancy
The article discusses the counties in Florida with the longest life expectancy. It provides insights into the factors that contribute to the high life expectancy […]