Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is set to conduct a prescribed fire on August 24th. Firefighters from the Port Richey Fire Department and Florida Forest […]
Category: Politics, & Government
Chinese Government Agent Admits Spying On Dissidents, Advocates In US
A Pasco County man pleaded guilty to acting as an agent for the Chinese government, providing information about Chinese dissidents, pro-democracy advocates, and U.S. companies […]
Community Divided Over Green Space Preservation In Pasco County
The Pasco County Commission recently finalized a long-standing issue regarding Oaks Park, a 41-acre wooded area that was once proposed for a 240-apartment development. The […]
Pasco County Commission Approves Higher Impact Fees For Schools
Pasco County Commission has approved higher impact fees requested by the school district to cater for the need for new classrooms and schools. The decision, […]
Florida Regulators Approve Duke Energy Rate Hike Amid Controversy
State regulators in Tallahassee have approved an agreement increasing Duke Energy customers’ electric bills, after months of negotiations between the utility and various stakeholders. The […]
Gov. Desantis’ Florida Park Development Proposals Stir Controversy
Florida’s environmental agency has unveiled development proposals for nine state parks, including golf courses, lodges, pickleball courts, and disc golf courses. The plans could potentially […]
Newcomer Takes Narrow Lead In Pasco County School Board Election
A newcomer, Jessica Wright, is leading in the race for the Pasco County School Board, with incumbent Alison Crumbley’s reelection bid potentially facing a loss. […]
Florida Lawmakers Fend Off Challengers In Primaries
Several incumbent Florida lawmakers, including two from the Tampa Bay area, won their primary elections against challengers from their own parties. This puts them one […]
Building Official Resigns Over Alleged Ethical Interference By Mayor
Port Richey Building Official Michael Alexander tendered his resignation due to alleged interference by Mayor John Eric Hoover in enforcing building codes. The complaint filed […]
Florida Primary Races See Incumbents Prevail As Fundraising, Endorsements Play Key Role
Voters in Florida’s congressional primaries on Tuesday did not make many surprising picks, with Republican incumbents easily dispatching longshot opponents and those who raised the […]