Barbara Pierce, who will turn 108, is not just a long-lived individual but also a remarkable woman who contributed to World War II codebreaking and […]
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Saw Palmetto: Florida’s Unassuming Environmental Hero
Saw palmetto, a plant dominating Florida’s natural landscapes, is more than just a foliage decoration. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous wildlife species, […]
Deadly Bird Flu Infections In Dairy Cattle: A New Pandemic Threat?
Scientists are monitoring a virulent strain of bird flu that has recently infected dairy cattle in nine states, sparking concerns of a new pandemic. Transmission […]
Florida County Recycles Human Waste Into Fertilizer
The Pasco County Solid Waste Department explains the process of turning biosolids from wastewater treatment plants into Class AA fertilizer at the FloridaGreen facility. Owned […]
EEE Cases In Central Pasco County
Central Pasco County officials found out about EEE cases from the death of two emus. Mosquito control workers are testing sentinel chickens and attacking mosquitoes […]
Butterfly Garden In New Port Richey
The garden is one of two community gardens in New Port Richey and part of a national movement to restore the monarch butterfly population. Volunteers […]
Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
This weekend will bring the peak of one of the best meteor showers of 2024, according to astronomers. Known as the Eta Aquariids, the meteor […]
Earth Day Celebration In Dade City
DADE CITY, Fla. — Workers and volunteers are all ready for Saturday’s Earth Day Celebration in Dade City at the Pasco County Extension One Stop […]
DeSantis Claims Tampa Bay Region is No Longer a Swing Region
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims that the Tampa Bay region is no longer a swing region, citing voter registration numbers. However, political scientists argue that […]
Stopping The Spread Of Cogon Grass In Pasco County
Pasco County is concerned about the growth of Cogon grass, an invasive plant species that blocks out growth of native plants and spreads quickly. The […]