A week-old wildfire in Port Richey is being monitored by firefighters to ensure it burns out on its own. The Florida Forest Service is investigating […]
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Pasco County Under Emergency Burn Ban Due To Dry Conditions
Pasco County is under an emergency burn ban due to dry conditions caused by a prolonged lack of rainfall, increasing the risk of brush fires. […]
Record Breaking Heat Triggers Burn Ban In Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay is experiencing record-high temperatures and extreme dry conditions, leading to a burn ban that prohibits open fires and burning of yard waste. Residents […]
Pasco County Issues Emergency Burn Ban Due To Dry Conditions
Pasco County officials have issued an emergency burn ban due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions and a lack of rainfall. The ban includes […]
Man Charged With Arson In Port Richey
A Port Richey man, Brian Fisher, is facing arson charges after deputies say he started a brush fire in a wooded area. The fire scorched […]
Mandatory Burn Ban Implemented In Pasco County Due To Dry Conditions
Pasco County has enacted a mandatory burn ban due to dry conditions. The ban restricts open burning activities and campfires, but outdoor cooking with grills […]
Port Richey Bicycle Theft: Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who stole two bicycles from a business in Port Richey, Florida […]
Unlicensed Contractors Operating In Pasco County
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office’s Economic Crimes Unit has exposed businesses and individuals operating without required licenses in Pasco County. Residents are advised to verify licenses […]
Pasco Fire Rescue Responds To Dade City Structure Fire
A working structure fire occurred on 1st Street in Dade City, Florida at around 6:00 am. Seventeen units from Pasco Fire Rescue were dispatched to […]
AVCO Marine Construction Customers Lament Sluggish Investigation
Customers of AVCO Marine Construction, a Hudson-based company, complain about an ongoing criminal investigation into unfinished work and missing payments totaling $1.3 million. Owner Ed […]