Pasco County school introduces telemedicine service, minimizing lost learning time

If a student gets sick in school, they're pulled from class, a parent has to leave work to take them to the doctor, and a lot of things can be disrupted. 

Life-sized dinosaurs and dragons display in New Port Richey helps raise money for local museum

Dinosaurs and dragons are taking over New Port Richey. A life-sized display of prehistoric animals is a fundraising effort by the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology & Science (MAPS).

Routine check-up helps save Trinity teen's life from rare heart disease

A routine check-up at the pediatrician likely saved a Trinity teen's life. Gavin Hughes, 14, had no idea a rare heart disease lurked inside him, but his doctor's keen ear knew something wasn't right. 

Snowcat Ridge returns in Dade City after Nicole delays opening day

There's snow in the forecast in Florida – at least for one spot in Pasco County. Snowcat Ridge is finally open for the 2022 season.

Pasco County detective, therapy dog provides assistance to struggling veterans

It's not always easy to get veterans to open up about mental health issues, but a Pasco County detective and her four-legged companion help start the conversation. 

Dale Mabry Highway named after Tampa-native Army captain killed during airship test flight in 1922

Dale Mabry has served as a major North-South artery taking drivers through South Tampa and into Pasco County. There's a lot more to the name "Dale Mabry," though, than simply miles of asphalt. 

Bible verse painted on paid parking spot at Pasco County school isn’t a violation, officials say

A teacher's form of religious expression on school grounds is not sitting right with some staff. It involves her parking space which she personalized by painting a Bible verse on it something Pasco County Schools says they have no problem with.

‘We need to be civil’: Pasco County Schools proposes conduct policies for parents, staff after heated events

In some cases, passionate parents can get heated when addressing concerns with their child’s school and depending on how staff responds it could mean legal trouble for the district. It's why Pasco County Schools is proposing two new policies for addressing these types of scenarios.

Snowcat Ridge snow park delays opening ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

Snowcat Ridge has postponed its opening day ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole. The Dade City snow park will now kick off its 2022-23 season on Nov. 16.

Blue green algae toxins found on Moody Lake in Pasco County

Pasco health officials are warning residents to steer clear of Moody Lake after finding harmful blue-green algae toxins in the water. In some cases, coming in contact with the toxins can cause upper-respiratory issues and skin irritation.