Hundreds of veterans in Pasco County and Tampa Bay are receiving medical care, housing assistance, and employment support through Operation Stand Down, an annual event […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Florida Updates SNAP to Exclude Sugary, Ultra-Processed Foods
Florida’s SNAP program has added new restrictions effective Monday, banning the purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed desserts with EBT cards. The change, […]
Rising Rotavirus Cases Pose Dehydration Risks to Toddlers
The article reports a concerning increase in rotavirus infections among infants and toddlers, highlighting the virus’s potential to cause severe dehydration and hospitalization. Symptoms like […]
AdventHealth Begins Construction New Port Richey Freestanding Emergency Department
AdventHealth initiated construction on a new freestanding emergency department in New Port Richey on April 10, 2024, to enhance emergency care accessibility in western Pasco […]
Cassidy Otto’s Legacy Lives On Through Community Events
The Cassidy Otto Stomp Out Cancer 5K and festival honor the memory of Cassidy Otto, a 9-year-old who fought medulloblastoma brain cancer. Her family emphasizes […]
Heroic Rescue and Reunion After Life-Threatening Heart Attack
Randy Yingling, who survived a sudden heart attack while driving, reunited with the individuals who saved his life at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. His […]
Pasco County Family Welcomes Record-Breaking Baby Girl
A Pasco County family is celebrating the arrival of their 23-inch-long newborn daughter, Lucy Nonnenberg, who weighed 9 pounds, 13.3 ounces at birth. Delivered via […]
Port Richey Fire Department Saves Seven in Boat Rescue
PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Port Richey Fire Department rescued five adults and two children from a vessel taking on water near the Pithlachascotee River […]
Food Safety Recalls Rise to Record Levels Across U.S. Markets and States
U.S. food recalls have increased by 21.4 percent between 2021 and 2025, with both the FDA and USDA responding to growing safety concerns including allergen […]
Shoemaker and Glass Crowned King Pithla and Queen Chasco
Adam Shoemaker and Brenda Glass were recently crowned King Pithla and Queen Chasco at the 2026 Chasco Coronation Ball. This annual event honors outstanding community […]