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Florida Summer Heat Lasts Longer Into Fall

The Pasco Herald
March 15, 2024
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Florida’s summer temperatures are causing heat stress, especially in Tampa, during fall months. The study from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University found all cities across the state […]

USF Faces Federal Complaint Over Animal Welfare Act Violations

The Pasco Herald
March 14, 2024
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A national animal rights group has filed a federal complaint against the University of South Florida alleging violations of the Animal Welfare Act that led […]

US Healthcare System Reeling From Massive Cyberattack

The Pasco Herald
March 13, 2024
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Florida healthcare providers are facing a financial crisis as a result of a massive cyberattack on a firm that serves as a digital middleman between […]

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Laurie Sore’s Quest For Independence: A GoFundMe Story

The Pasco Herald
March 12, 2024
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Laurie Sore, a mother of two with spinal muscular atrophy, is seeking independence through buying a new wheelchair van with an automatic ramp. She plans […]

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Blue-green Algae Toxins In Doweling Lake-north Health Alert

The Pasco Herald
March 10, 2024
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The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County issued a health alert due to the presence of blue-green algae toxins in Doweling Lake-North. The alert […]

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Florida Homeless Population

The Pasco Herald
March 8, 2024
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Florida’s number of homeless residents decreased slightly from 2013 to 2017 and 2018 to 2022, according to new research. The research shows that an estimated […]

Pasco Schools To End Discriminatory Practices Toward Disabled Students

The Pasco Herald
March 5, 2024
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The Pasco County School District has agreed to change the way it treats students with disabilities as part of a settlement related to a U.S. […]

DOJ Settles With Pasco County School District Over Disability Discrimination

The Pasco Herald
March 5, 2024
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The DOJ found the district routinely suspended or called the police for disability-related behavior when proper support and de-escalation were available. It also reported problems […]