Following six months of displacement due to hurricanes in the region, Pasco County is set to distribute a $585.7 million grant from the federal government. […]
Category: Politics, & Government
Journalists Expose Plan To Develop Florida State Parks, Inspire Legislative Change
Tampa Bay Times reporters Max Chesnes and Emily L. Mahoney were awarded for their investigative reporting that exposed plans to develop golf courses and amenities […]
Possible Land Swap To Transform County Owned Parcel Into Park For Connected City Residents
Residents of Wesley Chapel’s Connected City, dissatisfied with the vanishing green spaces, may soon get a park as county officials discussed a potential land swap […]
Rebuilding Mandates And Permits Following Hurricane Damage In Pasco County
Pasco County officials are re-inspecting impacted areas six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, enforcing building permit regulations due to floodplain requirements. Non-compliance could result […]
New Port Richey Council Votes To Enter 287(G) Agreement With Ice
Bertell Butler IV was the lone council member to vote against entering into a 287(g) agreement with ICE, which would allow city police to act […]
Firehouse Construction Focuses on Firefighter Safety
A new firehouse is being built in Tampa, Florida, designed to mitigate the increased health risks faced by firefighters due to a 14% higher cancer […]
New Port Richey City Council Elections And Compensation Changes
Port Richey City Council elections were held on April 8, with incumbent Lisa Burke retaining her seat and newcomer Chris Maher gaining another three-year term. […]
Port Richey Approves 287(G) Agreement With ICE, Expanding Enforcement Capabilities
Port Richey has approved the implementation of a 287(g) agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, allowing local law enforcement to expand their immigration enforcement […]
AI-Powered Traffic Signals in St. Pete, Florida
St. Pete County is implementing artificial intelligence to optimize traffic flow on key intersections, particularly around a high-crash area. The system utilizes smart signal cameras […]
Rep. Bilirakis Invites Students To US Service Academy Night
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis invites local middle and high school students to an event featuring presentations by the five U.S. Service Academies, Marion Military Institute, […]