A Pasco County postal worker, Kandi Young, is being hailed as a Halloween hero after she jumped into action to help a choking child. Young […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
New Port Richey Police Department Aids Homeless Population
Kevin Beverly, a homeless man in New Port Richey, Florida, shares his struggles with finding a safe place to sleep. The New Port Richey Police […]
Hurricane Debris Pile Near Homes Sparks Health Concerns In Florida Neighborhood
Residents in the Magnolia Valley neighborhood in New Port Richey, Florida, are concerned about a storm debris pile that has been erected near their homes, […]
Daylight Saving Time Disruption In Sleep Patterns Of Older Adults And Women
Research from the UK Biobank reveals that most people don’t gain the full extra hour of sleep during daylight saving time, particularly impacting women and […]
Deadly Flesh Eating Bacteria Spikes In Florida After Hurricanes
Health officials in Florida report a significant increase in cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria, with 74 cases and 13 fatalities this year, […]
Pasco County Residents Warned Of Locally Acquired Dengue Cases
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has reported three confirmed cases of locally-acquired Dengue this week. Residents are encouraged to take precautions against […]
Giraffe Ranch Introduces Baby Owl Monkey With Unique Medical History
The Giraffe Ranch in Florida houses a rare baby owl monkey, a nocturnal species from Central and South America known for its large eyes, short […]
Pasco County Provides Free Water And Meals To Hurricane Victims
Pasco County is offering free water and meals to Hurricane victims as residents continue to struggle with power outages and property damage following Milton and […]
Biden Tours Hurricane Damaged Tampa Bay, Presses For Disaster Funding
President Biden toured storm-ravaged Tampa, Florida and met with residents and first responders after Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $50 billion in damages. Biden announced […]
Hurricane Milton’s Impact On Pasco County: Mandatory Evacuations And Closed Schools
Hurricane Milton brought significant damage to Pasco County, with the eastern half hit hardest. The Florida Department of Health advised against swimming due to affected […]