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Sumter County man dies at scene of rollover crash
A Sumter County man died Wednesday at the scene of a rollover crash in Pasco County. The 30-year-old Lake Panasoffkee man was at the wheel of a sport utility vehicle at 3:48 p.m. on Darby Road approaching a right curve when he lost control of the vehicle, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol. His SUV departed the roadway and entered the north shoulder. He overcorrected and traveled to the south shoulder where “the vehicle overturned multiple times and the driver was ejected,” the report said.
Lutz family unscathed after tree falls on home during storm
LUTZ, Fla. - A family narrowly escaped some dangerous moments as severe storms pounded Hillsborough and Pasco counties Thursday afternoon. As storms pushed through a mobile home park in Lutz, a large tree was struck by lightning and fell on a home. A father and his son were nearly caught...
Pasco County Schools provide free lunches
Pasco County schools are providing free meals during the summer. Starting Monday and lasting until July 28th, Pasco County Schools will be providing breakfasts and lunches every Monday through Thursday. This is a part of a federal program and to qualify you must be 18 years old or younger and you must attend certain schools. Also, there will be buses at Hilltop Landings Apartments, Resurrection House Park, Trilby United Methodist Church, and Zephyrhills YMCA to provide lunch Monday through Thursday. Stephanie Spicknnall is the Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Pasco County Schools. “We wanted to be able to participate in the summer feeding program to ensure that those students that clearly qualified and needed those meals during the school year didn’t have a gap in getting provided nutritious meals for the summer until school started back up again.”
Man arrested in hit-and-run crash that left pedestrian dead, authorities say
LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - A Webster man was arrested on Wednesday after Pasco County deputies received a tip that he may have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash nearly a week ago. Around 5:30 p.m., officials say troopers and deputies converged on 15604 Juliets Court in Hudson and...
Pasco County Firefighter Honored By Fiancé
Pasco County Firefighter honored by his fiancé for First Responder this week. Sierra is honoring her fiancé, Kessler. Kessler works for Pasco County Fire Rescue and has been there for two years. He is also finishing up paramedic school. Congrats to Kessler as he receives a $100 Visa...
Tip leads to arrest of Webster man in fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian
A tip led to the arrest of a Webster man in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. The Florida Highway Patrol and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Mason Ryan Stevenson on Wednesday after receiving information revealing his location in Hudson. The pedestrian died at the scene...
Bumps and bruises aside, roller derby squads raising money for good causes
PORT RICHEY, Fla. —Two Bay area groups you would never expect to team up are giving each other a little more than a bump for a good cause. Pasco County’s Mom & Pop Militia roller derby team is helping out Knitters for Charity as they help the people in need in Ukraine.
Pasco Sheriff’s Office wishes happy retirement to K9 partners
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is wishing a happy retirement to two of its members Friday: K9 Hela and her partner, Cpl. Rux. The sheriff’s office said Cpl. Rux enjoyed a long career with PSO as a member of the K9 unit.
Former owner of Ralph’s San Ann Liquors and Restaurant in Pasco County was ‘beloved’
“Today, we gather to honor the life and service of Ralph,” said United States Marine Corps Maj. Maggie Jones at the funeral of a San Antonio, Florida fixture, James Ralph Jones. At the gathering before Memorial Day weekend, family, friends, neighbors, former employees, Marines whom Jones inspired and those...
Pasco likely to keep current tax rate but still expects double-digit revenue increase
Pasco County commissioners got their first look at the potential 2024 spending plan recently, built on an unchanged property tax rate but with a long list of growing expenses that would need to be funded by increasing property values and new growth. County Administrator Mike Carballa brought a tentative plan...
Jenny H. Tsantilas, a leading figure in education will be honored at the Hermes Expo
Join us for an extraordinary evening of celebration and recognition at the prestigious Hermes Awards Dinner on June 14th at the Grand Marquis. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us in honoring the remarkable achievements of Jenny H. Tsantilas, M.Ed., CEO of Superior Schools Corp with Hermes Expo’s Paideia Award. This exclusive event promises to be an unforgettable experience, highlighting Jenny’s exceptional contributions to the education sector.
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